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Saranac 1888

Root Beer

"Hand-crafted Soft Drinks"

F.X. Matt Brewing Company, Utica, New York

From the bottle:  "In 1888, when our small brewery was founded, real rich, creamy root beers were not uncommon.  Thirty years ago, we brought this tradition back with the introduction of real brewery-fresh root beer on draft in our brewery's 1888 tavern.  Our Saranac root beer has been acclaimed by consumers from all 50 states and over 100 countries.   We hope you'll enjoy it too!

        People tell us our premium soft drinks are the best they have ever tasted.  Since 1888 we have honored our grandfather's commitment to tradition and quality."

Review

Sweet and honey-like nose.  Full bodied and sweet.  Tiny bubbles detract, but otherwise quite smooth.  Not a lot of rootiness here, but some subtle tastes.  Gentle aftertaste.  Reminds me of Henry Weinhardt.  Quite a nice root beer.

Luke's Numbers (4/13/03)

Ingredients:  filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, sodium benzoate (preserves freshness), natural and artificial flavors, citric acid and modified food starch.  12 oz. bottle, 180 calories, 55 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrates, 46 g from sugars. Caffeine free. Note: on its website, Matt Brewing says the ingredients include sassafras, pure vanilla, molasses and licorice -- that must be the "natural and artificial flavors."  Who knows what modified food starch is for.

Links

       Matt Brewing Company homepage

Luke's Root Beer Homepage  +  Luke's Root Beer Archive

2001 Root Beer Taste-off  +  2002 Root Beer Taste-off

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