On June 20, 1919, the city of Lodi, CA played host to a parade honoring World War I veterans. Roy Allen set up a roadside drink stand to sell what would become A&W Root Beer. After experiencing some success, Allen took on a partner, Frank Wright and, in 1922, introduced the A&W brand name, for Allen and Wright. Today it is one of the most widely known root beer brands. Thank you to Chrispian Burks for the request. Where does […]
According to the Boylan website, this soda’s “rich, bold flavor comes from our unique blend of different cherries, wild cherry bark, and extracts of bourbon vanilla. The end result is a hearty, flavorful, sweet yet tart beverage that has become the gold standard by which all cherry sodas will be measured.” Thank you to Ralph M. Rivera for the request. What’s your favorite black cherry soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
IBC is best known for their root beer, but I’m going to taste their Cream Soda on this episode. Thank you to elangomattab for the request. Are you a fan of IBC Cream Soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
Sun Drop is a citrus soda, introduced in 1951 and made available nationwide in the United States in 2011. On episode #22, I reviewed Sun Drop (with Sugar). On this episode, I review the mainstream version sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Are you a Sun Drop fan? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
Sangria is typically made with wine, fruit, a sweetener and brandy. Sangría Señorial is a non-alcohol take on it. Thank you to Eduardo (hhx1) for the request. Have you had any of this drink? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
According to the Pipeline Brands website, a man named John G. Martin had purchased a vodka distiller and bought a vodka recipe from the Smirnov family. But it didn’t take off and, during a sales trip, he went to Hollywood and ate at the Cock ‘n Bull restaurant. He talked with the owner, Jack Morgan, and Morgan told him about the ginger beer that he made in house. They put it together and created a cocktail, the Moscow Mule, to […]
“Picture yourself on the beach in Key West,” says the Stewart’s website. “You’re sitting in a lounge chair watching the sunset and just before the last sliver of sunshine slips below the horizon you have a bite of fresh key lime pie. That’s what drinking a bottle of Stewart’s Key Lime is like.” Is there a really good key lime pie flavored soda out there? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
La Cascada Kolashanpan is a Salvadoran drink that is similar to a cream soda. Have you ever tried kolanshanpan or kolashampan? If so, what is your favorite one? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
Virgil’s Orange Cream Soda, like other orange creams, is meant to evoke a taste similar to a Creamsicle. Do you have a favorite orange cream soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
On episode #10 of Soda Tasting, I reviewed Sprite. On today’s episode, I take a look at Mexican Sprite, sweetened with sugar, and compare it to the high fructose corn syrup sweetened version, commonly available in the United States. Have you had Mexican Sprite? Please let me know in the comments. Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
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