butterbeer

[muffyn]

um
anyone know what this is gonna taste like?

 

[lachica]

Quoted from Mugglenet

Our first taste off the Wizarding World's menu was the storied butterbeer. It had been reported previously that, in order to create butterbeer for the park, a long and complicated process was taken which resulted in J.K. Rowling herself sitting down with five flaggons of potential butterbeer and being asked to decide which recipe was "the one." So we were really excited when Mr. Florell told us we'd be having some. Sure enough, a moment later we each had a mug of the amber liquid, topped off with a white fuzz and even bubbling slightly, in our hands. A few of us raised our glass and opted to toast "Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived" (I'm proud to say I prompted that one) and then we drank.

It was thick, the fuzz, then rich, then colder and thinner at the bottom. A few more drinks and I was sure that the substance I was drinking was from another world. I don't know how they did it, but the butterbeer feels like it changes density as you drink. It's chilled, too - the butterbeer will be kept just above 32 degrees when it is served in the park. As for the taste, it is described as a cross between "butterscotch and shortbread" - I think that's probably accurate. I'll also say that I've become a fan of a personal homemade butterbeer recipe involving creme soda, rum and schnapps - but this, a non-alcoholic beverage for park guests of all ages, far closer matches what is likely served in Hogsmeade of literature. What surprised me was that, the more I drank, the more I liked it. It is a solid beverage, a solid "brew" if you will, that has a consistent taste and is not too sweet or strange. It holds its flavor the whole way through, and let me just say the cream on top is excellent for giving the drinker a butterbeer moustache. I'm finding difficulty in describing it more, except to say that it must be tried and will not disappoint.

A frozen 'icee' version of the butterbeer will also be available in the park. After finishing our butterbeer, we tried it, too. It really is a testament to how solid a drink is, when you can make a frozen version of it accentuating the flavor that doesn't completely ruin it. The frozen butterbeer was just as good a treat and will definitely benefit on those really hot July days in Florida.

 

[LoodlesNoodles]

I kind of thought that it would/should taste a bit like butter beans.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

I kind of thought that it would/should taste a bit like butter beans.

I sure hope not! Although DH would probably like it!

 

[donaldduck352]

Sounds like a awesome drink that I gotta try!!

 

[macraven]

i hope it has a little umbrella in it !!

i like those kind of drinks.

 

[Metro West]

i hope it has a little umbrella in it !!

i like those kind of drinks.

And just remember...you may have ONE and only ONE drink with an umbrella per day.

 

[macraven]

And just remember...you may have ONE and only ONE drink with an umbrella per day.

 

[hucifer]

I hope it tastes as good as it SOUNDS like it tastes. OMG.

 

[Metro West]

I hope it tastes as good as it SOUNDS like it tastes. OMG.

There was an article in the Sentinel about this very subject...check the link:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...ry-potter-butterbeer-20100328,0,5032414.story

It sounds WAAAAAY to sweet for me.

 

[hucifer]

It sounds WAAAAAY to sweet for me. [/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

But worth a try! Shall we venture a guess at the cost of this beverage?

 

[Metro West]

But worth a try! Shall we venture a guess at the cost of this beverage?

I would guess in the $4.50 to $6.50 range.

 

[glocon]

I was thinking that maybe instead of an umbrella- a nimbus 2010!

 

[tink713]

Yum this sounds so good, can't wait to try it in November!

 

[Latel]

As it is non-alcoholic I doubt if they can charge that much for it.

 

[Hedy]

I wonder if it will be a refillable mug option?

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I would guess about $5 for the cost, being served in a mug, and tasting somewhat like butterscotch. Those are just my guesses.

 

[Selket]

As it is non-alcoholic I doubt if they can charge that much for it.

Oh ye of little of faith! Seems like the non-alcoholic drinks at WDW are fairly pricey - like $5 at least.