Rat Bastard Root Beer

Originally reviewed by guest judge Adrian on November 7, 2009.

Name: Rat Bastard Root Beer

Container: glass

Color: deep brown

Foaminess: frothy light foam, medium head, normal carbonation

Smell: grandmother's house - spicy air freshener

Bitterness: 2

Spiciness: 4

Flavor: 3

Sweetness: 4

Burping? No.

Prominent Flavor: spicy, herbal - maybe clove.

Sweeteners: high fructose corn syrup, molasses

Roots/Spices: American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, Korean ginseng, jasmine, clove, dong quai, skullcap, African capsicum, kava kava, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, goldenseal, echinacea, reishi, shiitake, cordyceps

Caffeine? Yes.

Aftertaste: Clove spice.

Overall: 

Score: 3