My pleasure, glad to do it. :)

Thank you for the request regarding regional drinks. That sounds like it would be a fun show. I sort of have done that with the blind tastings that I do. If someone can help plan it and give me details on where I can acquire each one, that definitely helps move those things along. But, I will keep it in mind. :)

As far as the rating, I understand. It is all a matter of taste. My favorite will be someone else’s least favorite. For what it’s worth, the rating actually makes it my favorite ginger ale/ginger soda (as Vernors prefers) thus far, as I favor it to both Boylan Bottleworks Ginger Ale (http://www.sodatasting.com/boylan-bottleworks-ginger-ale-review/) and
Blenheim Ginger Ale (Old #3 Hot – Red Cap) (http://www.sodatasting.com/blenheim-ginger-ale-old-3-hot-red-cap-review/).

It’s funny you mention the Boston Cooler – I actually brought that up in my subsequent review of Vernors (regular version).

Thanks,

Patrick

I may have had the plain sugar version in the 70s maybe, but I’ve only had the high fructose corn syrup versions from the 90s on.

Vernor’s is a Detroit staple, and something that most Michiganders instinctively think of. I was visiting my grandmother last week and she insisted on some Vernor’s – my dad had to go searching the stores for Vernor’s and found some.

Another show idea – find local versions of the same drink – find, say 5-10 regional ginger ales from around the country, and compare. Lot of work to do, but would certainly give those who travel around a bit some drinks to search out on travels :)

I’d disagree on the 3 out of 5 – I give it a 6 out of 5, but I’ve been a Vernor’s fan for over 30 years!
Vernor’s Vanilla Ice Cream Floats were the big treat when I was growing up – throw a scoop of some vanilla in some ice cold Vernor’s and enjoy ;)