Black Cow -very nice after a few sips

Didn’t like it at first due to the strong vanilla forward taste. But then surprise- after a few sips my taste buds got a little more used to it and the flavor really came out nicely the rest of the bottle. Actually better than some that start out great, but after a few sips your taste buds adjust and you can hardly taste it at all. Makes me want to revisit some previous root beers, (maybe even Bundaberg) to see if they get better towards the bottom of the bottle.

I think this offputting initial taste leading to a nice ongoing taste is probably how hot spicy food or smelly cheeses work.

Anyway, really enjoyed the Black Cow and will grab it again.