Brand: Fentiman's
Place of Purchase: Wegmans in Syracuse, NY
Country/Region of Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Tasting Conditions: Chilled in a glass
Price in New York: $1.99 for 275mL
Description: Botanically brewed fermented orange drink with ginger and herbal extracts
Flavor: Like a mimosa with added ginger
Mouth-feel: Crisp and clean
Aroma: Citrus and effervescence
Notes: I like the Fentiman's products. I sought out their Ginger Beer because it had been banned in the next state. The ginger beer had 0.5% alcohol, hence the ban. The amusing thing is that most soft drinks have some fermentation involved in every batch. So, 0.5% in a sparkling beverage is not really a big deal.Since then, Fentiman's has added steps to remove any residual alcohol after the fermentation process. This particular drink is refreshing and uniquely flavored. The crisp orange flavor is is the foreground, along with ginger. There are herbal notes and the slight shock of fermented compounds, like a mild kombacha. This isn't a hot summer day soda, however. Be prepared to drink it very chilled, and very slowly. It's the only way to enjoy the bouquet.
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