Name: Maine Root Sarsaparilla
Brand: Maine Root
Place of Purchase: Wheatsfield Co-op in Ames, IA
Country/Region of Origin: Portland, Maine
Tasting Conditions: Chilled in the bottle
Price in Iowa: $2.59
Description: a light, foamy root beer
Flavors: minty, woody, anise, and of course sarsaparilla
Mouth-feel: Very light and foamy, probably the most delicate root beer I've had
Aroma: Sweet sarsaparilla
Notes: Maine Root is a beverage company that stresses simple ingredients with a green outlook. They have several beverages listed on their website, but the Co-op only had the Sarsaparilla, which is fine with me. I grew up in Western New York, and the Northeast is famous for its old world soft drinks. My son loves getting real birch beer when we go to visit my folks. I've had a lot of sarsaparilla drinks in my day, and most of them have been too heavy or too sweet. This beverage is not sticky or cloying. It has a light, robust headiness and a clean, spicy flavor. If you can find it, I highly suggest trying it.
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