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May 31, 2016

Review: McAles Hard Root Beer

by Jeff Ellingson

McAles Hard Root Beer - CopyMcAles Hard Root Beer is one of four hard soda flavors produced by McAles Brewing Company in Los Angeles California.  It is contract brewed in Lacrosse Wisconsin by United Brands Company.  The other flavors include Ginger Ale, Cola, and Orange N Cream.  This is one of 14 hard root beer brands I am aware of.  McAles Hard Root Beer is a malt beverage with vanilla bean extract and real spice barks and caramel color added.  It pours to a dark brown color with a medium tan head that dissipates like a soft drink.  The aroma is beer, vanilla, and sarsaparilla.  The bittersweet sarsaparilla bark entry is joined by cream soda flavor.  It fades with beer and bitter sarsaparilla taste, leaving a saccharine aftertaste.  While there is some natural vanilla flavor, I found the overall taste a little bitter.

Made in Lacrosse Wisconsin

6% Alcohol

Grade 84

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