ROOT BEER TASTE TEST

[morbious_fod]

I've tried the Virgils, maybe we hillbillies don't know Root Beer as well as you Yankees, but it just did nothing for me. I just wasn't a fan.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

The Rootbeer Run went okay ... (sort of). The gal from Bevmo that I spoke with on the phone earlier forgot to tell me the only Boylan's they had in stock was the diet version. Or maybe I just forgot to ask the right question. In any event, I bought a bottle of it anyway along with several other brands. I have them chillin' in the frige and will do my taste-test tomorrow. I am glad to report they also had a regular Frostie in stock, and am looking forward to trying it. Some of the others I never heard of, but may be common in some areas of the country. Like I said previously, I will probably be so sick of rootbeer when this is done that I will end up hating all of them. Lol []

Hey Morb ~

I think you're right about the Virgil's. I originally bought a 4-pack and am already a little tired of it. And as for Hillbillies vs Yankees goes ... you should do a extensive search on where the word Yankee originated and I think you will be surprised what you find.

Regarding the rest of my little road trip today ... I stopped at a yard sale and bought a hard-to-find San Diego bottle that I'm really excited about. As soon as I'm throught here I plan to tell a little more about it and post some photos in my other thread ... "Out West Sodas."

Otherwise I'll see ya'all tomorrow after I do my taste-test.

SPB

Rootbeers I bought at Bevmo today. Ranging in price from $1.29 to $1.69 per bottle.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Here's a Hires bottle I also got today. 1959 - common - but a 8 oz variation I didn't have. I've never seen one that has "Drink" on it. Not bad for $2.00 []

 

[morbious_fod]

Not bad at all. I know where the term Yankee came from, but the term took on a whole new meaning after the Civil War and Reconstruction. I'm just using it in kidding. My father being from Philly and my mother from the backwoods of Virginia, it's kinda hard to take one side or the other seriously. LOL!

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

My grandfather was from Kentucky and one of 10 children. So I think it's safe to assume I have a few cousins back there somewhere. One of these days I plan to take a trip back east. My dad is still living and is 88 years old. He claims we're hillbillies through and through. []

SPB

My Grandfather - Spanish American War 1898 - age 18

 

[morbious_fod]

What part of Kentuck you from son? I reckon we might have some kin in common. LOL! Kin to any Howards?

The funny thing is that I spent the majority of my life trying to distance myself from my raising. As I get older I find myself realizing that there's absolutely nothing wrong with being a hillbilly, and now actually embrace it to a certain degree. Sorry Country music, trailer trash chicks, Budweiser, and jack upped trucks still don't appeal to me. I do love my mountains though, no place better on earth. Plus they make a handy place to hide away in when the gubberment rounds up you Yankees. Snicker. LOL!

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I'd have to break out the family tree stuff for specifics, but gramps was born/raised somewhere in the hills between Bowling Green and Williamsburg, Kentucky. But real near the Tennessee border. His name was Berthol Brown. Born 1880 - Died 1962. And I bet ya a millin' bucks there are still a millin' Brown's running around those hills to this very today. I don't recognize the name Howard. But the name Reynolds is connected somehow ???

See ya later ... "cousin" []

SODA "POSSUM" BOB

 

[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??

 

[RedGinger]

I've never had draught root beer. I bet it's yummy! I had no idea it could contain alcohol. I was looking it up and it seems as if some brands do or did have alcohol in them? Is this true? If so, where can I get some?

 

[RedGinger]

An aside: I wonder if you guys might be Melungeon?