The Swill: Frostie Vanilla Root BeerThe Still: Leading Edge Brands
Temple, Texas
The Drill: Root beer flavored with vanilla, 12oz bottle, 0% ABV
The Spill: This is a drink that can be enjoyed straight from the bottle. It shines a deep, dark, reddish brown through the vessel. Upon twisting off the cap, the spicy aroma of sassafras invites you in for a taste. At first blush, it seems nothing more than the typical, gingery, carbonated bite of a standard root beer, but about two thirds of the way through the vanilla presence makes itself known. The bubbles fizz away, the palate acclamates to the bite, and the finish is all mellow sweetness. A true delight for those looking for a good sassparilla, and to change gears a bit from the norm while they're at it.
Says Bill: My last trip to Bevmo included a hunt for some interesting pop for Hannah to try. She's as devout a reader of my blog as anyone, even though she doesn't like beer. She won't even taste it, on account of the fact that she can't get past the smell, which I suppose is just as well, considering she's 10, and the police can read this blog just like anyone else.
Refill?: Hannah says 4 taps out of 5. Look for her upcoming blog: Hannah's Root Beer Wall.
Even when she's 11 she still can't have beer. Root beer -- another story. It'll be interesting to see if she uses words like "mouthfeel." Nice blog, bee.
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