I had this beer at a multitap outside of Chicago. It's pretty impressive. The reviews are spot on - it tastes exactly like root beer, very sweet, no alcohol taste or burn. Look and smell are just like root beer as well.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24798/86622
I'm trying to figure out a clone. It's a small brewery, so not having a lot of luck finding anyone that has tried already.
Here's what I'm thinking may go into this:
I'm planning on reaching out to the brewer to see if he can provide any feedback or direction. Haven't had time lately, as I'm in the middle of a move to Kansas City. In the meantime, would love thoughts from anyone that has tried something similar. Thanks!
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24798/86622
I'm trying to figure out a clone. It's a small brewery, so not having a lot of luck finding anyone that has tried already.
Here's what I'm thinking may go into this:
- Pretty basic grain bill to produce a 10% beer. Low bitterness is key.
- Use one of those root beer flavorings sold by brewing stores for making your own pop. Add before fermentation.
- Either backsweeten with aspertame (guessing this is how the brewery does it, based on the taste) or filter and backstreet with sugar
I'm planning on reaching out to the brewer to see if he can provide any feedback or direction. Haven't had time lately, as I'm in the middle of a move to Kansas City. In the meantime, would love thoughts from anyone that has tried something similar. Thanks!