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RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/26/2010 8:44:41 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Even though "Faygo" is at the top of the list, the remaing other brands are in random order as it is too difficult for a hillbilly boy like myself to catagorize and sort them out accordingly. So here we go ... Faygo ..............  The Best! Boylan's .........   "Diet" The diet flavor was too strong. I will give their regular flavor a try someday. Dr. Brown's ...    Yuck! ... I almost spit it out! Sioux City ......   Taste more like cola than rootbeer ??? Eli's ...............    Lots of foam, but that's about it. Filbert's .........    Another "cola-like" flavor. Virgil's ...........    Way too "licoricey" for me. I liked it at first but don't now! Now what I need to do is compare "Faygo" to "Mr. D'z." But that will have to wait until I can figure out a way to get some Mr. D'z from Kingman, Arizona to here. I plan to research that too and see if it can be shipped. After all ... if Oprah can do it, so can I.  Right?  Wrong!  She sent a personal courier to pick up her 17 cases. And at present I don't happen to have a personal courier at my disposal. Anyone want to volunteer?  Lol  Hopefully my next post will be something about the Faygo story. And if someone is already familiar with and collects it, please, please share it with the rest of us. I hope all have enjoyed this as much as I have. And if anyone suggest a Dr Pepper type taste-test, I will bust out my trusty hillbilly rifle and shoot them!  Thanks again. I'll be back! SPB        (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 81

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/26/2010 9:05:46 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Faygo Link. Check it out!   http://www.faygo.com/Display.aspx?id=20   SPB (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 82

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/26/2010 10:03:15 PM    mgardziella   Posts: 367 Joined: 1/4/2009 From: Mid-Michigan Status: offline Wow, didn't know you could get Faygo out there. I am especially fond of their grape flavor. _____________________________ Interested in Hi-Klas soda memorabilia, Hunters beverage items, Faygo and anything from Lansing, Williamston and Webberville Michigan. (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 83

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 12:55:10 AM    JayBeck   Posts: 401 Joined: 3/18/2010 From: Ohio Status: offline Faygo is the best root beer I have had in recent memory. I bought a six pack last week and I think the fact it is an ACL bottle just makes it that much better. That plus the real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup which I'm pretty sure is used in the plastic bottled and canned root beer made by Faygo, it is just not as good. Found some rather tasty A&W in glass ACL bottles not too long ago but they disappeared. < Message edited by JayBeck -- 7/27/2010 12:57:41 AM > (in reply to mgardziella) Post #: 84

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 8:03:30 AM    Poison_Us Posts: 2952 Joined: 5/27/2009 From: Savannah, Ga. Status: online I would never have guessed Faygo would be in the running, not to mention at the top of the list.  I always viewed them as an "off brand" maker.  I don't think I have had any of their products. Wish I had the money to order some Henry's from BevMo...but I don't.  At least I know where I can order it now. < Message edited by Poison_Us -- 7/27/2010 8:04:07 AM > _____________________________ Poison Us Member: APBCA ( www.poisonbottleclub.org ) Visit Us @: www.poisonousaddiction.com Looking for digging partners in/near Savannah. Be a friend. Give the "GIFT" of Poison. (in reply to JayBeck) Post #: 85

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 12:42:30 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Poison_Us ~ Thanks for stopping by.  Yah ... you should try it sometime. Until the other day I never even heard of Faygo, and now I'm their biggest fan.     There are several vintage Faygo bottles on e-Bay right now, with the one below being the best of the lot. Currently there are no bids on it, with a starting price of $9.99 plus $8.00 S&H.  I'm watching it but think I will hold out for a less expensive example to show up. I like it and all that, but not that much. SPB e-Bay Link :   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220643103031&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT   Attachment (1) (in reply to Poison_Us) Post #: 86

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 7:53:23 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Now that I have determined my favorite "Flavor" of rootbeer, I thought it only appropiate that since this is a bottle site to display my favorite "Bottle" of the one's tested. And that vote goes to ...                                                               ~ FROSTIE ~ And even though their current label is not an acl, but rather one of the new "stick-on" types, I just love the Frostie guy/snowman with his earmuffs and Santa-type cap. In fact, if he's not a Santa Claus knock-off, then I don't know what is. But I doubt anyone these days has a patent on ol' Saint Nick. And if you think I'm weird, check out this link and read what some guy named Spike goes through when he does a root beer taste test. Plus he has an interesting grading system, along with some fairly detailed notes on the root beer's he tested. Unfortuniately Faygo is not listed, but many of the others are which may also include your personal favorite. Spike's Root Beer Link :  http://www.rootbeerreviews.com/brews/brewmain.html  So this pretty much concludes my participation on this subject. But I will look forward to your comments should any turn up. (So now what am I supposed to do?  Hmmm ... I bet I'll think of something!) Thanks again ... it was fun while it lasted.  SPB Frostie Bottles ... L/R ... 1967 - 1972 - 1977 - 2010 ...  (Frostie originated in 1939).      Attachment (1) < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 7/27/2010 7:57:43 PM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 87

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 9:57:34 PM    RedGinger Posts: 6693 Joined: 12/7/2007 Status: offline Diet soda is not only bad for you, it tastes absolutely horrible. _____________________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyVTdY2BI3g (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 88

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 11:19:27 PM    pyshodoodle Posts: 2783 Joined: 8/3/2008 From: Lehigh Valley PA Status: offline I have to wait for payday to participate... my daughter turned needy this week! But I will be having my own taste test this weekend, I hope! _____________________________ HONESTY IS NO LONGER PC. (in reply to RedGinger) Post #: 89

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/27/2010 11:27:34 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline I was wondering where you "doodled" off to.  Lol    Sounds good to me.  Try and find some of the Faygo if you can ... that is unless you're a hillbilly and only have a "Four-Corners" market to shop at.  (Just kidding ... I'm full-of-it tonight).  This thread ain't going nowhere that I know of.  But if you happen to end up trying and liking Dr. Brown's Root Beer best, then we are really going to have a problem.  I wouldn't give that stuff to my cat ... and I don't even have a cat!  Take care ... and thanks for letting us know. SPB    (in reply to pyshodoodle) Post #: 90

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/28/2010 7:54:30 AM    dollarbill Posts: 2728 Joined: 5/6/2005 From: maysville, kentucky Status: offline How about mixing a litte Hire's Attachment (1) < Message edited by dollarbill -- 7/28/2010 7:55:36 AM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 91

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/28/2010 8:16:06 AM    ncbred Posts: 1004 Joined: 6/20/2008 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: RedGinger  I've seen this brand on TV.  I may have even tried it, but I can't remember.  They have some flavors that look good.  http://www.myjones.com/store/beverages/pure-cane-soda/12-pack-of-root-beer-jones-pure-cane-soda.html Can anyone give a simple explanation of the differences between Sarsaparilla, Root Beer, Birch Beer, etc?  What is the cream flavor in cream soda?? Try Target. They are the only store around here that carries Jones Soda. (in reply to RedGinger) Post #: 92

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/28/2010 12:35:36 PM    green dragon   Posts: 283 Joined: 4/12/2010 Status: offline OK, did the taste test for the microbrew root beers today ( now ) during lunch . results: 1) Jones soda - # 1, this has a vanilla taste, ala A&W, and I think it beats A&W, but will have to do a side by side test. 2) Saranac - nice clean flavor and smooth . 3) Stewarts ( most foaming of the five ) 4) Boylans ( good but to me not sure why the hype ) 5) Virgils - totally agree with Bob on this one, too licoricey ( anise ) tasting, good at first, but not one I'd drink much of - Barqs has a somewhat anise taste, too. have to sit down and see where I rate everyone overall, comparing the micros to the mass market and final listing, I still have some in each bottle, so we'll see :) Note that I did test with lunch, so might not be a 'best root beer' test, but a 'best with corn dogs' test, lol . been neat, fun hunting them donw, overdrinking to test, lol... neat bottles I decided to save . Thanks to Rootbeerbob for the start :) ~ AL (in reply to ncbred) Post #: 93

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/28/2010 10:09:35 PM    pyshodoodle Posts: 2783 Joined: 8/3/2008 From: Lehigh Valley PA Status: offline I actually usually drink the Boylan's Birch Beer, so I'm going to have to re-try their root beer. I've had Dr Jones Celery Soda and so I'm not looking forward to their rootbeer! (Homemade Celery Soda was not too bad, though - definitely different.) I know Stewarts is good, but when I buy Stewarts, I usually get the Orange - it's got that great baby aspirin taste to it that I miss from my childhood! _____________________________ HONESTY IS NO LONGER PC. (in reply to green dragon) Post #: 94

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/28/2010 11:54:54 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline dollar bill ~ I never thought to make it from scratch with Hires extract ... not sure you can still find it these days. My dad remembers making it as a kid back in the 1920s. He said they would bottle and cork it, which I believe was part of a kit Hires used to put out. By the way, does anybody know how to date those extract bottles like the one below? I know some of the later one's had screw caps, but most of the one's I've seen (and everybody has at least one) are the cork type like mine. green dragon ~ Thanks for the participation and kind words. Maybe we should start a root beer connoisseur's club. But if you don't know how to spell "connoisseur" with your eyes closed you can't be a member. Which leaves me out because I had to look on the Virgil's carton. I look forward to your final a-n-a-l-y-s-i-s.  <  I typed it with dashes because when I tried to write it the regular way it  ****  the first for letters. (Seriously).  Hmmm ... go figure!  Thanks again, SPB I waited all day to get this sunset image ... cool, huh?     Attachment (1) (in reply to pyshodoodle) Post #: 95

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/30/2010 9:59:09 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline I picked up a couple more brands of rootbeer today and will give them the ol' taste-test this weekend. I can't wait to try the Route 66 brand! I've heard of it before, but have never tried it. I like their play on words ... "Route Beer."     The "Triple XXX" is new to me and not one that Bevmo's had in stock last week. Which might mean it's really, really good and they sell out. I'll find out in a day or two and let you know. SPB         Paper Label                             ACL  Attachment (1) < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 7/30/2010 10:03:43 PM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 96

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/30/2010 10:52:05 PM    morbious_fod   Posts: 4014 Joined: 3/4/2007 From: The backwoods of the backwoods, Virginia Status: offline I just picked up a Triple XXX today. I hope it's good.  _____________________________ My website chronicling the soda bottling companies of the Southwest Virginia or Northeast Tennessee area including Bluefield, Princeton, and Rock West Virginia www.tazewell-orange.com NEW ARTICLES: Just say Mil-Kay the story of Mil-K-Botl (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 97

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 7/30/2010 11:04:40 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Morb ~ Like the old addage says ... "Great minds think alike!"      Have a good weekend. Bob  (in reply to morbious_fod) Post #: 98

RE: ROOT BEER TASTE TEST - 8/1/2010 3:14:42 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3674 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline I just completed my taste-test for the "Route 66" and "Triple XXX" root beer's, and rate them as follows ... Route 66 .......  A great "middle of the road" root beer, but still not as good as "Faygo." Triple XXX ...  Pretty good, but light on "root" flavor compared to some of the others. And since I love posting photos, here's a lineup of three Hires bottles that I refer to as "the same but different."  Can you pick out the actual (shown mixed) sequence of years ... 1950 - 1954 - 1959 ?  See answer below photo. Thanks, and I hope to hear from others soon. SPB  All 8 oz. Lined up L/R ...  1950 - 1959 - 1954 Attachment (1) < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 8/1/2010 3:16:59 PM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 99

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