6 - Off The Hook Harborside Root Beer
Off the Hook Fish and Chips is a food truck that travels across the USA selling freshly caught fish (Alaskan cod) and chips. Their fish and chips are quite good, but they are expensive. Don’t expect to pay Gorton’s or Van de Kamps prices here.
They also make their own root beer that they sell in 12 oz bottles. You’ll have to check their website to find out when one of their trucks is near you, so you can try out this too!
Branding
I personally like Off the Hook’s logo, so the fact that they just slap a sticker on a small bottle works just fine for me. Besides, they only stock their own drinks, so they don’t have to make their drink stand out against any competition.
Taste and Ingredients
When I first poured this root beer, I noticed it didn’t produce any froth or foam. The smell is a pretty normal root beer odor, though. The first sip of the drink seemed rather complex, but subsequent sips seemed to mellow the initial impression.
I do feel like Off the Hook has a more complex flavor profile than A&W or Mug does. Overall, I enjoyed the drink, but be warned: you are paying a premium since the bottles are only 12 oz.
As usual with root beer, this one is caffeine-free. Slightly less usual is that they use triple-filtered water, though! Also note that they use cane sugar and mostly normal ingredients.
The Wrap Up
I enjoyed Off the Hook Harbor Root Beer. It has a good flavor, but it will be hard to try again since you have to find the food truck. Their business concept is interesting. How do you get fresh Alaska cod to a food truck that is driving around across multiple states anyway?
Regardless, if you happen to find Off the Hook, give them a try. They are pretty good. Oh, and be warned. The fish pieces are BIG!