First-Timer Tastes A to Z : Starting #
OK, it’s time to start drinking my wall down, not just collecting! That means I’m going to knock out a few of these bad boys every weekend in ABC order. I have NEVER TRIED anything I’m reviewing!
1919 Root Beer : This one isn’t found in the Carolinas, but I’ve heard the hype for a long time. Guess what? It’s all true. This starts very creamy and quickly settles into that rich, classic taste. It doesn’t do anything extra but doesn’t need to. The CO2 doesn’t steal the show, but there’s a perfect amount of fizz present. A 1919 can is a damn meal.
1896 Pearson Bros : On one hand, following a 1919 act probably isn’t going to go well for any root beer, but this Cracker Barrel staple really is unique. A sour, sweet note hits immediately, and then it lands in the world of that old-timey cola flavor. It’s trying to do something different than cola, but I’m not sure it quite gets there. Tasty, but root beer diehards will be confused here.
OK, it’s time to start drinking my wall down, not just collecting! That means I’m going to knock out a few of these bad boys every weekend in ABC order. I have NEVER TRIED anything I’m reviewing!
1919 Root Beer : This one isn’t found in the Carolinas, but I’ve heard the hype for a long time. Guess what? It’s all true. This starts very creamy and quickly settles into that rich, classic taste. It doesn’t do anything extra but doesn’t need to. The CO2 doesn’t steal the show, but there’s a perfect amount of fizz present. A 1919 can is a damn meal.
1896 Pearson Bros : On one hand, following a 1919 act probably isn’t going to go well for any root beer, but this Cracker Barrel staple really is unique. A sour, sweet note hits immediately, and then it lands in the world of that old-timey cola flavor. It’s trying to do something different than cola, but I’m not sure it quite gets there. Tasty, but root beer diehards will be confused here.