Abita Root Beer

Originally reviewed October 12, 2009.

Name: Abita Root Beer

Container: Glass

Color: Hard to tell through all the carbonation - probably Coke-like.

Foaminess: Tall head, a little slower than usual. Pretty carbonated.

Smell: Spicy and sweet.

Bitterness: 4

Spiciness: 2 - smells spicier than it tastes.

Flavor: 4

Sweetness: 2 - smells sweeter than it tastes.

Burping? Yes.

Prominent Flavor: What is prominent, I'm not exactly sure, but it does linger. Kinda licorice-y.

Sweeteners: Louisiana cane sugar

Roots/Spices: "Root Beer Flavor"

Caffeine? No.

Aftertaste: A little metallic, but not bad.

Overall: This is less than average.

Score: 2