Thursday, November 4, 2010

Olde Rhode Island Molasses Root Beer

Olde Rhode Island is a heavy, black, full-bodied root beer. Allegedly made from "an old New England recipe," you can imagine this being consumed by hearty fishermen along with a bowel of thick clam chowder after a long, hard day at sea. Dense and syrupy, the beverage more closely resembles a hefty stout beer than a root beer.

John: The first taste of this root beer surprises one with a complex but not overly-sweet flavor. A hint of molasses and mint fill out the thick-bodied brew. After a few swallows it becomes heavy and difficult to finish. By the end, it's just too much, even though I was splitting only a single bottle with my dad. Still, it has a very unique flavor profile and something everyone should try once. ***

FRED: INITALLY GREAT TASTE BUT AFTER A FEW SWALLOWS, IT SEEMS HEAVY AND OVERPOWERING. A FULL GLASS WOULD BE DIFFICULT. **

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