Review: Barq’s Red Creme Soda

[BevReview Steve]

When you think Barq's, you typically think about that root beer with a "bite". They should stick to root beer, because Barq's Red Creme Soda is nothing unique. Sweetened with HFCS, very syrupy, and way too sweet, this Red #40-colored drink dampens the solid name of its root beer sibling.

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[phatch]

I've had it. It's not great true. But isn't it the nature of Cream Soda to be too sweet? Outside of Weinhards', and Stewart's, and other boutique brewers good cream soda is scarce.

[BevReview Steve]

Originally Posted by phatch

But isn't it the nature of Cream Soda to be too sweet?

That's a good question, phatch. I always thought the emphasis should be on the creamy part, but perhaps my experience is limited. I'm also wondering if the "rules" are different when it comes to red creme soda.

[TheUOKid]

Personally, I am a huge fan of Barq's Red Creme Soda, and I do not really even enjoy pop that much. My friends and I love it that I can get it from the fountain machine at my work. My question is a rather obscure one. Does anybody have an idea what kind of alcohol we could mix with the soda for a delicious mixed drink?

[boar_d_laze]

Go with the underage favorites. Malibu or Captain Morgan rum. You'll like it even more if you consider how wretched even thinking about it makes me (or any other adult) feel.

Another alternative is the Cream-Sicle approach. Hit it with something orange. Triple Sec might be too sweet -- but if you like Barq's Red Creme, it probably isn't. Still, better off going for a Cointreau or Grand Marnier clone.

Salud!
BDL