Soda Tasting

Virgil’s Dr. Better Review (Soda Tasting #163)

Patrick — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:37 +0000

According to their website, Virgil’s Dr. Better “is a classic Dr. Type soda recipe made naturally using the finest ingredients possible. … Our first step was to research the recipes used to make the original Dr. Type sodas from the early 1900’s. Of course we found none since the recipe is a heavily guarded secret [...]

Mexican Pepsi Review (Soda Tasting #162)

Patrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:18 +0000

Mexican Pepsi is sugar sweetened Pepsi made in Mexico. Thank you to Kevin Saju for the request. Are you a fan of Mexican Pepsi? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Sidral Aga Review (Soda Tasting #161)

Patrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:35 +0000

Sidral Aga is an apple soda from Mexico. Are you a fan of Sidral Aga? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Coca-Cola Review (Soda Tasting #160)

Patrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Coca-Cola was first made available for sale on May 8, 1886. It was on this day that the creator of the syrup, a pharmacist named John Pemberton, brought a jug to Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta, where it was put on sale. Dr. Pemberton’s bookkeeper and partner, Frank M. Robinson, suggested the name and trademarked it [...]

Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Review (Soda Tasting #159)

Patrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Buffalo Rock is a golden ginger ale distributed mostly in the Southeastern United States. From their website: “Formulated in 1901 as an experiment with ginger to relieve stomach ailments, Sid Lee’s ginger tonic was found refreshing in the sweltering summer heat. With the addition of carbonation, this new soda became a household name in Birmingham, [...]

Nehi Grape Review (Soda Tasting #158)

Patrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:21 +0000

Grape was among the original Nehi flavors introduced by the Chero-Cola. The brand became popular and the company renamed itself to the Nehi Corporation. They reformulated Cherro-Cola into Royal Crown Cola and the company changed it’s name again, to Royal Crown Cola. Cadbury Schweppes bought the company in 2000 and sold the international unit to [...]

Chevalier Carbonated Drink Litchi Flavor Ramuné Review (Soda Tasting #157)

Patrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:25 +0000

On episode #135 of Soda Tasting, I reviewed the Lemonade Flavor Ramuné from this brand and I wasn’t sure what to call it. I have decided to call it Chevalier Carbonated Drink Litchi Flavor Ramuné. The lychee is a fruit tree native to southern China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia and cultivated in numerous parts of [...]

Boylan Creme Review (Soda Tasting #156)

Patrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:26 +0000

On their website, Boylan describes this drink as “the perfect blend of pure vanilla extract, cane sugar and just the right amount of carbonation, to create a cream soda that is flavorful but still refreshing. As one of our reviewers summed it up, ‘Smooth. Creamy. Fizzy. Perfect.’” Are you a fan of Boylan Creme? Please [...]

Red Rock Premium Strawberry Review (Soda Tasting #155)

Patrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:28 +0000

Red Rock isn’t a well known brand and the people that know them usually know their cola. But they produce an entire line of sodas, including Premium Strawberry. Have you ever had any of the Red Rock sodas? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Frostie Blue Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #154)

Patrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:24 +0000

Frostie is best known for their root beer, but they produce other flavors, like the one featured on this episode of Soda Tasting: Blue Cream Soda. Are you a fan of Frostie Blue Cream Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.