14 - Polly's Pop Root Beer
Polly’s Pop soda company is from Missouri. They have around sixteen flavors, including many diet versions of their drinks. According to their website, they were originally bottling from 1923 to 1967, but then they went out of business and were recently restarted. They also have a BBQ sauce!
Branding
All of Polly’s Pop sodas include the macaw on their label. I rather like the look, and the bottle cap is fun too. They definitely have a unique look, and I like that it’s a small brand.
I almost wish the label had the same metallic look as the bottle cap.
Taste and Ingredients
While it smells alright, the flavor of Polly’s Pop root beer is rather sharp but strangely watered down. The first gulp had a strong flavor, but I wouldn’t call it root beer. There’s not really any caramel or licorice and the carbonization is quite low.
In general, I would call this fairly bland. This is the first root beer I have had that mentions containing “Root Beer Syrup”. On the plus side, they use cane sugar at least.
I do feel like the flavor comes out a bit better if you let it warm up a little rather than drinking it ice cold. It’s still not amazing, but it’s better that way.
The Wrap Up
While Polly’s Pop Root Beer is not my favorite, I enjoy supporting local brands. If you happen to be in Missouri and you come across one of their drinks, let me know what you think!