I like the sanded part, a lot. I'm not saying it's the strongest part of the treat; it just made me happy when I put it in my mouth. I think I like it because it's really old-fashioned. It's the real retro treat; simple powdered sugar over a root beer candy. The small amount of research I've done into the history of candy tells me that this is truly a classic method of candy enjoyment.

Root beer is a difficult flavour for me. I had a bad experience with root beer when I was a kid. Without getting into too much detail, let me just say that if you find a really old can of root beer, I mean really old, don't drink it. This candy managed to suspend my fear of root beer and let me enjoy the taste. Maybe some day I'll get over the fear completely, but until then, it's nice when I'm pleasantly surprised at how good some root beer things can be. The only thing I find strange when I'm eating a soda-pop flavoured candy is the lack of sparkle. Sodas without carbonation always seem a little odd to me.

Suck Time : 12 min