Boylan Bottleworks

In Boylan's Root Beer the consumer is given a truly exceptional product.  The ingredients are exceptional the quality and attention to detail (notice the name stamped into the bottle, a subtle upgrade from the paint label and sticker labeled bottles so common in the industry) is also impeccable; qualities only a 120 year old company could deliver.  Boylan's is one of my favorite soda companies and they really deliver on this product.  They were borne out of a pharmacy in Patterson, New Jersey and more so perhaps than any other company from that period of held on tight to their roots!

They offer a crisp, creamy, and rich beverage that embodies all of the most essential qualities of this niche soda market.  The sweetness is balanced, which was a welcomed change from many of the other root beers I try.  The carbonation was perhaps a little strong, but this is characteristic of the East Coast root beer style, and I didn't dock points for it.  The vanilla is clear and dynamic, but also much less than what is trendy right now.  The caramel notes are also slightly subdued, which would typically cost Boylan's points, however this was all very intentional if I might venture a guess.  Without question the most pronounced flavor in this fine soda-pop is none other than Sassafras: the lynch-pin ingredient of root beer.  The Sassafras rings true, and earns this malty ambrosia a 9 on my scale.  Well done Boylan Bottleworks!