Virgil's Root Beer

Originally reviewed October 11, 2009.

Name: Virgil's Root Beer

Container: Glass

Color: pretty dark; molasses-like

Foaminess: lots of head, but disappears quickly. Noisy.

Smell: Kinda medicinal, like a doctor's office.

Bitterness: 2

Spiciness: 1

Flavor: 3

Sweetness: 4

Burping? Yes.

Prominent Flavor: Not really anything prominent. Surprising, actually, since it should have strong flavor based on the ingredients.

Sweeteners: Cane sugar.

Roots/Spices: anise, licorice, sweet birch, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, wintergreen, molasses, nutmeg, pimento berry

Caffeine? No.

Aftertaste: Not there.

Overall: Tried this one before. Better than I remembered.

Score: 3