Today I begin my Weekend Root Beer Review for 2010. (Warning: This has nothing to do with photography, but when I’m out shooting something this is what you get.)Last year I was determined through personal taste testing and scientific research to find the Best Root Beer in America. After careful scrutiny I concluded the best root beer was none other than Dog N Suds, an Illinois-based root beer that had the best mix of sweetness, creaminess and sasparilla that I’ve ever consumed. (Route 66 Root Beer came in a close second).
I know, I need a life.
Anyway, I sampled two dozen root beers. This year I hope to sample even more. (I also gained 10 pounds — but one should not quibble over such matters. Sacrifices must be made in the interest of science. Besides, I do have a Y card).
Who knew that a combination of carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), natural and artificial color could be so tasty — AND, could vary so much from coast to coast?
So the testing for 2010 begins. Here’s our scientific methodology:
1) Go to my root beer dealer and get different root beers. No, he’s not standing on a corner of North Shartel Ave., or operating out of the back of a 1972 Dodge van.
Instead, it’s the famous Route 66 Pops! that will supply us with the goods. Only at an authentic Route 66 stop in Oklahoma can you get the best collection of root beers in America.
2) Admire the bottle/packaging/artwork. Presentation is important.
3) Drink it.
4) That’s really all. Oh, and recycle the bottle.
Next: Faygo “Original” Root Beer
