7UP (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #120)

March 21, 2013
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Introduced in 1929 as Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda, the formula for 7UP has changed numerous times over the years. For example, in the late 1940s, lithium citrate, a mood-stabilizing drug, was removed. They adjusted some ingredients in the mid-2000s so that they could call it “100% natural,” which ended up being “100% natural flavors,” following criticism due to their use of high fructose corn syrup. Have you had 7UP (with Sugar)? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you […]

Thums Up Review (Soda Tasting #119)

March 20, 2013
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In 1973, the Indian government passed the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. Through this act, they attempted to force Coca-Cola to sell 60% of the equity in their operations in the country to Indian investors. According to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report from August of 1977, this loss of majority would have meant that Coke would have had to surrender their secret formula. An Asia Times story mentions that that Coke agreed to sell 60% of it’s bottling and distribution units, but […]

Sparletta Creme Soda Review (Soda Tasting #116)

March 15, 2013
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Introduced in 1955 in Africa, Sparletta Creme Soda is available in Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. The Coca-Cola South Africa website has this brand message for the drink: “Why Not?…BeND tHe RuLeS. Sparletta is a brand aimed at teens and young adults, which encourages a spirit of having fun. The brand encourages a harmless bending of rules for the sake of having fun, but not open rebellion. It’s message is simple: Live a little and have fun.” […]

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

March 13, 2013
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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)

March 12, 2013
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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.

Lemon-Lime Soda Blind Tasting (Soda Tasting #109)

March 6, 2013
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Lemon-lime sodas represent one of the most popular categories of soda. On today’s episode, I take blind taste some of the best selling varieties, plus a couple of wild cards. Thank you to Michael Kimsal for the request. What’s your favorite lemon-lime soda? Please let me know in the comments. Here is a run down of the sodas featured in this blind tasting: 7UP Company: Dr Pepper Snapple Group and PepsiCo Calories (per 12 oz.): 140 Caffeine (per 12 oz): […]

Sidral Mundet Review (Soda Tasting #106)

March 1, 2013
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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.

Sangría Señorial Review (Soda Tasting #98)

February 19, 2013
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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.

Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer Review (Soda Tasting #97)

February 18, 2013
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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 […]

Mexican Sprite Review (Soda Tasting #93)

February 12, 2013
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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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