This cola doesn’t have caffeine.  Huh?  I seriously don’t get it.  I thought that was part of the point of cola, right?  I guess not.  Anyway, this soda lacks that certain uniqueness that cane sugar Coke has, or the excellent distinguished flavor of Pig Iron Cola.  There’s simply nothing special about this, although it was slightly reminiscent of Julmust.  I wouldn’t buy this again, sorry.

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Monthly Root Beer Rating: 2

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Hmmm, yes.  Curious indeed.  I’ve enjoyed other Fentiman’s beverages, particularly the Dandelion and Burdock.  This cola is a throwback to what you sort of expect cola tasted like before the big cola companies like Coke and Pepsi dominated the flavor.  It’s eccentric, it’s “botanically brewed”, it’s a bit flowery; sort of what you think hibiscus might taste like if you chewed it a little…  There are definitely hints of ginger, and it isn’t too sweet.  Trace amounts of alcohol exist from the natural brewing and fermentation process, sort of a nice by-product of actual yeast brewing in a soft drink if you ask me.

The drink comes in a nicely shaped and “antiquey” 9.3 oz bottle.  In fact, now that I think about it, the whole thing screams: niche throwback product, but their sodas are just too good to be limited to that.  Give Fentiman’s a try next time you’re at your specialty store, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

http://www.drinkfentimans.com

Monthly Root Beer Rating: 7

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