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Bubble Up (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #115)

Bubble Up (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #115)

Introduced in 1919, Bubble Up is a lemon-lime soda that is now produced by The Dad’s Root Beer Company. On episode #42, I reviewed the more common, high fructose corn syrup version. On this episode, I am going to take a look at the sugar sweetened version. Thank you to TheIzkool for the request. What soda would a lemon-lime flavor complement? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

A&W Root Beer (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #114)

A&W Root Beer (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #114)

On episode #103, I reviewed A&W Root Beer. On this episode, I am going to review the sugar sweetened edition available in glass bottles. The drink was invented by Roy Allen in 1919. Following a growth in popularity, he took on a partner, Frank Wright and in 1922, introduced the A&W brand name, for Allen and Wright. This version has the same ingredients as the high fructose corn syrup version except for sugar and Quillaia extract, which is a foaming […]

Ironbeer Soft Drink Review (Soda Tasting #113)

Ironbeer Soft Drink Review (Soda Tasting #113)

According to an article in the Miami New Times, Ironbeer Soft Drink was produced in Cuba until Fidel Castro took power. Once he began seizing property, in the 1960s, it was then made in Miami. My friend Kevin Dees joins me for one more episode. Have you ever had Ironbeer? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Natural Brew Vanilla Crème Soda Review (Soda Tasting #112)

Natural Brew Vanilla Crème Soda Review (Soda Tasting #112)

Natural Brew’s Vanilla Crème Soda describes itself as “a delicious cream soda made with bourbon vanilla extract and other natural flavors” that is “made one small batch at a time.” I’m joined on this episode by my friend Kevin Dees. Have you had any Natural Brew Vanilla Crème Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Dad’s Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #111)

Dad’s Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #111)

The Dad’s Root Beer Company describes their Dad’s Cream Soda as a “traditional golden vanilla soft drink.” I’m joined on this episode by my friend Kevin Dees. Are you a fan of Dad’s Cream Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Sioux City Orange Cream Review (Soda Tasting #110)

Sioux City Orange Cream Review (Soda Tasting #110)

Sioux City is an old west themed boutique soda brand. On this episode, joined by special guest Kevin Dees, we take a look at their Orange Cream. Have you had Sioux City Orange Cream? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Triple XXX Root Beer Review (Soda Tasting #108)

Triple XXX Root Beer Review (Soda Tasting #108)

Triple XXX Root Beer has a long history. According to the Triple XXX Family Restaurant website, it begins in 1895 when Anheuser-Busch and local investors in Galveston, Texas, launched The Galveston Brewing Company. They sold keg beer which came in steel barrels branded with XXX. In the first decade of the 1900s, the company began to sell soft drink syrups and sold them under the name XXX. The trademark has been in continuous use since at least April of 1908. […]

Jones Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #107)

Jones Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #107)

Cream soda is a classic flavor. Jones Soda Company takes it in a slightly different direction with their rendition. Thank you to HC2BP2089HD for the request. Have you had Jones Cream Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Sidral Mundet Review (Soda Tasting #106)

Sidral Mundet Review (Soda Tasting #106)

Sidral Mundet is an apple soda from Mexico with a history dating back more than 100 years. Thank you to Eduardo (hhx1) for the request. What’s your favorite apple soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew Review (Soda Tasting #104)

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew Review (Soda Tasting #104)

Reed’s Original Ginger Brew is made from a Jamaican recipe for homemade ginger ale that has 17 grams of fresh ginger root per 12 ounces, with 25% fruit juice. Thank you to abehammy for the request. What do you think of Reed’s Original Ginger Brew? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.