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Virgil’s Black Cherry Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #7)

Virgil’s Black Cherry Cream Soda Review (Soda Tasting #7)

According to the packaging, Virgil’s Black Cherry Cream Soda was “made naturally for the black cherry cream soda connoisseur.” It has a pretty straight forward ingredients list: purified carbonated water, unbleached cane sugar, caramelized unrefined cane sugar, vanilla extract, black cherry flavor and natural flavors. “You’ll swear it was made in heaven,” says the sticker around the neck of the bottle. The Discovery Channel has Shark Week, but we have Sean week. This episode wraps up a week of episodes […]

Jones Berry Lemonade Soda Review (Soda Tasting #6)

Jones Berry Lemonade Soda Review (Soda Tasting #6)

Jones Soda is among the most well known independent soda companies. On this episode of Soda Tasting, I review a Jones product for the first time. It’s their Berry Lemonade Soda. Once again, I’m joined by a guest: my brother, Sean O’Keefe, who I regularly drink soda with. We also release videos together at as Patrick and Sean. Do you like the idea of lemonade sodas? Do you enjoy them? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for […]

Stewart’s Orange ‘n Cream Review (Soda Tasting #5)

Stewart’s Orange ‘n Cream Review (Soda Tasting #5)

The Stewart’s brand dates back to 1924, when it started as a root beer stand. They didn’t begin bottling soda until 1990 and, in 1995, they introduced the Orange ‘n Cream flavor. I’m joined by a special guest: my brother, Sean O’Keefe. Together, we release videos as Patrick and Sean. At the moment, they are mostly video game themed. Stewart’s website describes the company as being in the “premium gourmet soda world.” Does such a thing exist? Is this it? […]

IBC Cherry Limeade Review (Soda Tasting #4)

IBC Cherry Limeade Review (Soda Tasting #4)

The IBC soda brand, founded in 1919, is best known for root beer. But, they also produce a line of other soda varieties, including Cherry Limeade, Black Cherry, Cream Soda and more. What do you think about IBC Cherry Limeade? If you are an IBC fan, what’s your favorite flavor? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Big Red Review (Soda Tasting #3)

Big Red Review (Soda Tasting #3)

Big Red, created in 1937, is known for a unique bubble gum like flavor. It is distributed widely by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Pepsi Bottling Group and independent bottlers, but is owned by Big Red, Inc., an independent beverage company that also is responsible for Big Blue, Nesbitt’s and more. Are you a Big Red fan? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the soda in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Mountain Dew Dark Berry Review (Soda Tasting #2)

Mountain Dew Dark Berry Review (Soda Tasting #2)

Earlier this year, Mountain Dew released a limited time flavor, Dark Berry, as part of a big tie in with the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Released in mid-June by Pepsi, this Dew variety was said to only be available for 8 weeks. Have you tried Mountain Dew Dark Berry? What do you think? Is this a flavor that you’d like to see Pepsi produce regularly? Thank you for watching.