Every summer there seems to be one hot product that flies off our shelves and we cannot keep in stock. Last year was Narragansett's Dels Shandy and this year....what else but root beer flavored beer. The two brands to hit the Massachusetts market are Not Your Father's Root Beer and Coney Island Hard Root Beer (Sam Adams product).
Not Your Father's Root Beer from Small Town Brewery in Illinois tastes and smells just like the real thing. It really is remarkable how it tastes exactly like all of the root beer brands you grew up drinking. For 5.9% ABV, it is barely recognizable. Personally, I think I can only have a couple of these in one sitting, as the sweetness does fill me up. Aside from that I cannot think of a bad thing to say about Not Your Father's Root Beer.
The second alcoholic root beer to hit the Massachusetts market is Coney Island Brewing Hard Root Beer. The brewing company was founded in 2007 by Jeremy Cowen of Shmaltz Brewing Company. It recently underwent a transition in 2013 when Sam Adams acquired the brewery. The Hard Root Beer is 5.8 % ABV, which is right on par with Not Your Father's version. The only main difference in taste profiles between the two is that Coney Island has more spice and a slightly less sugary taste.
If you do pick up a 6-pack of either version I highly recommend making a root beer float! I scooped Trader Joe's French Vanilla into a tall glass and floated the beer on top for a delicious dessert turned nightcap.
Have a great weekend!
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