Soda: The Second Dissertation

[The Dream Master]

After our Crystal Pepsi discussion in the snack foods thread, it dawned on me that no one's restarted the ever-loved fucked-up sodas thread.

Right now I'm drinking that new limited edition Mountain Dew Game Fuel, which is described as Dew with "an invigorating blast of citrus cherry flavor." It's pretty good--I think it tastes a lot like that Red Vault stuff, though.

[Ron]

Ahh..a very much needed thread DM. I had that new Diet Coke the other day that supposedly has calcium and other good stuff in it. It tasted the same to me. Why don't they just get rid of the less healthy Diet Coke and hold on to the healthier (I use that term EXTREMELY LOOSELY) version?

[The 5th Golden Girl]

I have a weakness for Mello Yello. I could probably take or leave every other soft drink, but an ice-cold Mello Yello from a bottle or can* hits the spot.

*I don't like Mello Yello from a tap, though. It's funny, but I prefer Coke and Diet Coke and Dr. Pepper out of a tap, but I prefer Sprite and Mountain Dew and Mello Yello out of a can or bottle. I wonder if that has to do with anything or not.

[The Dark Vampire]

May as well put this here to who would like a nice cool glass of

Cucumber Pepsi
http://www.japanprobe.com/2007/01/Pepsi-Ice-Cucumber.jpg

On a side note Orange Coke is out here now and it's not bad I may of preferred Lemon Coke and Lime Coke is about the same level

[Ron]

Hmm...I'm curious about that cucumber pepsi.

[Jason's Storm]

May as well put this here to who would like a nice cool glass of

Cucumber Pepsi
http://www.japanprobe.com/2007/01/Pepsi-Ice-Cucumber.jpg


Cucumber pepsi, huh. Sounds like penis envy to me.;)

~JS

[Just Jeans]

I've had the Game Fuel Mountain Dew. It's pretty good.

Cucumber Pepsi
http://www.japanprobe.com/2007/01/Pepsi-Ice-Cucumber.jpg

FUCKING WIN.

We never get any of the cool sodas here in America. I've seen Pepsi in both spearmint and peppermint flavors... but only in Japan.

[The Dark Vampire]

The Cucumber Pepsi is only in Japan as well it made me wonder if the Japanese are particularly found of cucumber?

[Ron]

I may have to plan a trip to Japan just to try this.

[BlakeTyner]

Eh, they can have it. I like cucumber as much as the next guy, but it's not exactly a flavor I'd like to have in a coke. It's weird the amount of flavors we have here (Jones Turkey & Gravy, anyone?) because I think most of us are pretty brand/flavor loyal, no? I'll sometimes mix it up and get a Pepsi or an RC, but 9 times out of 10 I'm getting a Dr. Pepper, Coke, or 7-Up.

The Nehi Peach drink is pretty good, too, though.

~Blake

[Darth Sinister]

That's just sick.

I do agree that some drinks taste better out of a fountain than a can or bottle. I noticed that drinking Hawaiian Punch out of a fountain tastes way better than a can, which has the metallic taste and a bottle.

[The Dark Vampire]

I find flavored Coke (cherry-lemon-lime-orange) tastes better in a can

[Jason's Storm]

You know that if you go to Coke's theme place in Atlanta, you can sample flavors around the world.

~JS

[DarkPumpkin]

I find flavored Coke (cherry-lemon-lime-orange) tastes better in a can

See, I am the exact opposite. I actually cannot stand any kind of Coke in the can, because I think the can gives it a metallic taste. I prefer Coke in the bottle, and nothing beats Coke in a glass bottle. You usually won't find me without a bottle of Cherry Coke in my hand.

[Kat]

I wish they'd make a watermelon flavored soft drink.

[The New Blood]

I don't drink soda anymore. I haven't for the past 3-4 years(maybe once every few months). I do like the way it tastes though, I just choose not to drink it because its so fattening and unhealthy. Also, caffeine has a really really bad effect on me for some reason. Coca Cola is my favorite though.....ice cold:).

[Ron]

I like fountain soda the best..it tastes better to me for some reason.

[Just Jeans]

I think the metallic taste must be a mental thing, unless people are getting different cans from me. I do think soda tastes different depending on what you're drinking it out of (a can, a bottle, a fountain), but I've never had a soda that I thought tasted metallic. :confused:

The reason soda out of the fountain is so good is because it has more syrup in it (or at least it can, depending on how well one wires in the syrup bags). When I was working at McDonalds, I would give the syrup bag a bit of a squeeze when I was getting a cup of Sprite. By the time I was done drinking it, I felt like Fry in Futurama, after he's had all those cups of coffee. :eek:

I do like the way it tastes though, I just choose not to drink it because its so fattening and unhealthy.

If I'm going to drink soda at all, I'm going to drink Sprite Zero from now on. I've always liked how it tastes, and the thing isn't very unhealthy at all (no calories, no sugar, no fat, no Carbohydrates, no caffeine). About the only bad thing going in a bottle of Sprite Zero is the carbonation.

[Ron]

I think fountain soda probably tastes better because the tonic water and syrup are added right before serving.

[Just Jeans]

That's probably got something to do with it, Pete, but I'm pretty sure it's also because there's a lot more syrup in the fountain drinks.

If you ever work at a joint that serves fountain drinks, try some of the pure syrup sometime. :hypno:

[Ron]

That's probably got something to do with it, Pete, but I'm pretty sure it's also because there's a lot more syrup in the fountain drinks.

If you ever work at a join that serves fountain drinks, try some of the pure syrup sometime. :hypno:

yeah I have...verrry sweet.

[Darth Sinister]

I've never had the metallic taste for any can of soda, but I do with Hawaiian Punch all the time. Well, more out of the old large cans. Before the regular 8oz. cans came out a few years ago.

[BlakeTyner]

If you ever work at a joint that serves fountain drinks, try some of the pure syrup sometime. :hypno:

Or, if you have a mom 'n pop pharmacy (I'm not sure if the chains carry it) you can almost always find Coca-Cola syrup for sale. As I mentioned somewhere else on the board, sugar is an anti-emetic (anti-nausea) and has long been a folk remedy for upset stomach. Get some Coke syrup, pour a little over ice chips, and there you go.

Emetrol, an over-the-counter nausea medicine, is basically flavored sugar syrup.

~Blake

[Deathscythe]

Dr. Pepper & Mountain Dew have always been my favorite.

Also anyone remember the television show Ken and Kel and how Kel used to sing that Orange soda song? Classic.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

That Cucumber Pepsi sounds like it'd be gross, but I still want to try it. :lol:

My all-time favorite is Root Beer. I also really like Pepsi and Mountain Dew/Mountain Dew Code Red.

I recently discovered this one Root Beer that's REALLY good. It's called Henry Weinhard's Root Beer. It's a "draught style" root beer. It comes in bottles, in a pack of 6. It's the best i've ever had. I guess it's hand brewed, and they make it with vanilla and sassafras(sp?). If you ever come across it, I recommend trying it.

Here's a pic of the bottle:

http://www.rootbeerreviews.com/brews/images/henryweinhards_bottle.jpg

[BlakeTyner]

Dr. Pepper is the nectar of the gods. If any of y'all ever get a chance to try Dublin (Texas) Dr. Pepper, it's the awesome. You can recognize it by the "Imperial Cane Sugar" logo on the can/bottle. No high-fructose corn syrup, man. Original recipe sugar. Mmmmmm.

~Blake

[The Dream Master]

Dr. Pepper is the nectar of the gods.

Truer words have never been spoken.

If you ever go to Sonic, add some cherry to that shit, and you have achieved perfection.

[Deathscythe]

I wanna try that Gae Fuel Mountain Dew, too bad its got Halo 3 all over it.

[The Dark Vampire]

I can't drink Dr Pepper it gives me hiccups last time I drank a can I had them for 4 smeging days.

It effects my brother the same way

[BlakeTyner]

Truer words have never been spoken.

If you ever go to Sonic, add some cherry to that shit, and you have achieved perfection.

That's the only thing I get at Sonic - Route 44 Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper.

I've been known to hit Burger King for a sandwich, McDonald's for fries, and Sonic for a drink. It helps that they're all next door to each other. :D

My best friend has such a refined Dr. Pepper palate that he can take a sip and tell you where it was bottled.

~Blake

[The Dream Master]

Dude, I've totally done that before even when the restaurants weren't right next to each other. I also enjoy the slushies at Sonic a lot, too.

My best friend has such a refined Dr. Pepper palate that he can take a sip and tell you where it was bottled.

That, sir, is incredible. I'd like to try that Dublin Dr. Pepper you mentioned. I didn't realize this stuff tasted different depending on where it was bottled.

[BlakeTyner]

I like their Ocean Water drink. It's a good summer flavor.

I'm just not fond of any of Sonic's food items, outside of like an ice cream cone or something. It always tastes like it should be sold under the bleachers at a JV football game or something. I know some people that adore it, but since Sonic here is right next to Dairy Queen, I have no reason to go there, usually.

Dublin Dr. Pepper is really good. They actually still put it in glass bottles with the old 10, 12, and 2 logo. For some reason, drinking it out of glass just makes it taste even better. It's like heaven took a dump in my mouth.

~Blake

[Jason's Storm]

Blake, you should send me a case. ;)

~JS

[The Dream Master]

Dr. Pepper out of a glass bottle is indeed heavenly. I buy that all the time when I go to the beach because there's a little grocery store that sells them. It's more expensive than the regular bottles, but it's worth it.

[BlakeTyner]

Blake, you should send me a case. ;)

~JS


Linky for order-y. (http://www.olddocs.com/product.aspx?id=174&up1=0&up2=0&up3=0&cat=Drinks&subcat1=Dr%20Pepper&subcat2=)

Dr. Pepper out of a glass bottle is indeed heavenly. I buy that all the time when I go to the beach because there's a little grocery store that sells them. It's more expensive than the regular bottles, but it's worth it.

Back in high school, my BFF and I would stop at this little hole in the wall store in town called the Stak-a-Sak and grab a package of Grandma's cookies and a 6 oz. glass bottle Dr. Pepper (sometimes Coke) for breakfast. I've never seen those little 6 oz. bottles anywhere else, but they were the perfect amount, and the glass would be ice cold. Mmmmm....

~Blake

[Titan]

Though i'm not a soda drinker really I must say my most favorite ever was the Pepsi Blue.

[The Dream Master]

We used to have those 6 oz bottles around here too, Blake, but I haven't seen them in a while.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Though i'm not a soda drinker really I must say my most favorite ever was the Pepsi Blue.

Yeah, I thought that was pretty good. It wasn't out for that long before they stopped making it. :(

---

You know, I could honestly never get into Dr. Pepper. In my honest opinion, I always thought it tasted like medicine.

I

[Darth Sinister]

I'm not fond of Dr. Pepper either. For me it's 7-Up, DNL, Sunkist soda, A & W Root Beer, Barq's, Mug's, Sprite, Vault and occassionally Sierra Mist. Though that's mostly when I eat somewhere that doesn't have Sprite or Barq's.

I hate when the fountains are low on syrup. I've had it happen a couple of times at Burger King and once or twice at a local resturant. And always with Sprite.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I'm not fond of Dr. Pepper either. For me it's 7-Up, DNL, Sunkist soda, A & W Root Beer, Barq's, Mug's, Sprite, Vault and occassionally Sierra Mist. Though that's mostly when I eat somewhere that doesn't have Sprite or Barq's.

I hate when the fountains are low on syrup. I've had it happen a couple of times at Burger King and once or twice at a local resturant. And always with Sprite.

I'm big on root beer......I see you mentioned A&W and Mug. Those are great. Have you ever tried the root beer I posted about on the top of this page? It's called Henry Weinhard's Root Beer. It's the best i've ever had, IMO. It's a draught style root beer, too. :)

[Just Jeans]

My mother drinks nothing but Dr. Pepper. Literally. She goes through 20 or 30 cans a week. She doesn't drink water, she rarely drinks milk... she only drinks Dr. Pepper.

So needless to say, I've lost my taste for it over the years.

[The Dream Master]

Curse this thread (even though I started it). I now have a thirst for some Dr. Pepper that can't be quenched because I don't have any right now. I don't think I've ever burnt out on it, ever. Sometimes I drink Pibb Extra, but it's usually all about the Dr. Pepper for me.

[BlakeTyner]

Curse this thread (even though I started it). I now have a thirst for some Dr. Pepper that can't be quenched because I don't have any right now. I don't think I've ever burnt out on it, ever. Sometimes I drink Pibb Extra, but it's usually all about the Dr. Pepper for me.

http://imgbolt.com/public/17242/DrPepper.jpg

I'm a mean bastard.

~Blake

[The Dream Master]

You...son..of...a...bitch.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Bwuhahaha!!!! :lol:

Did you just take that pic now? :lol:

[BlakeTyner]

Yeah...lol.

~Blake

[Just Jeans]

I don't think I've ever burnt out on it, ever.

You try spending 15 years with it being damn near the only soda ever stocked in your house. I'll bet you'd get tired of it, at least a tiny little bit. Maybe. :o

The stuff with the Imperial Cane Sugar logo I can drink from time to time, though. It's got a more mellow taste about it.

[Darth Sinister]

I'm big on root beer......I see you mentioned A&W and Mug. Those are great. Have you ever tried the root beer I posted about on the top of this page? It's called Henry Weinhard's Root Beer. It's the best i've ever had, IMO. It's a draught style root beer, too. :)

Never had it. The only root beers I've had are the ones I mentioned along with IBC, Dad's, Our Family and Shasta.

[ChoKo]

I love Dr. Pepper. Perhaps a little too much. I've had to limit my supply of it in recent years because if I buy a case, perhaps a 12-pack, I'll usually empty it by the end of the day. Which also means I'm usually pissing razorblades by the end of the day, as well.

I'm loving this new Diet Pepsi Max stuff.

[The Dream Master]

I've been wanting to try that new Diet Pepsi.

I think I'm burnt out on the new Mountain Dew. I've been drinking it non-stop for the past two weeks. Incidentally, I've taken to drinking Code Red more now, but I can't seem to find it in cans anywhere. It's probably for the better, I guess, because I need to get back to drinking diet soda.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

DM - I was in the store the other day and noticed a different Mountain Dew. What flavor is it?

[The Dream Master]

It's citrus and cherry mixed together. It's pretty good, but I've just been drinking it too much lately.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

That sounds good. Methinks i'll have to pick up a bottle tomorrow. :)

[ChoKo]

I really liked that Pepsi Summer Mix stuff. It tasted like Skittles.

[On a Pale Horse]

Drinking a big Dr Pepper right now. This stuff is my vice. I am pretty healthy overall, but cant resist soda..... so bad for my teeth and zero nutritional value, but I love it.

[Jason's Storm]

I'll take your Pepsi codes off your hands. ;)

~JS

[Linderman]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9655/5003325461c51d0b679so9.jpg
I have been hooked on this since I finally found it. I tastes loads better to me out of a can, it just seems lacking from a bottle. Though it's only out until the release of Halo 3, or so they say. Just in case, I bought twelve 12 packs, and plan to stock up on payday.

I'm normally a Diet and regular DP guy, been that way since like 1985, my dad ruined me on any other sodas.

[BlakeTyner]

lol, it's not a soda, but if anybody happens to come across a can of Steven Seagal's energy drink, it'd be sweet if you could mail me a can. I just want it for the utter hilarity of having it.

I actually have a can of Billy Beer (for those who don't know, the Billy of Billy beer was President Carter's brother.)

~Blake

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Steven Seagal has an energy drink?!?!

Bwahahaha!!!!!! :lmao:

[BlakeTyner]

Steven Seagal has an energy drink?!?!

Bwahahaha!!!!!! :lmao:

http://www.lightningdrink.com/

I just found out (by looking at that site) that it's available through Amazon. I'm soooooo ordering some.

http://cache.gizmodo.com/gadgets/images/xoxide.jpeg

Is that not the most hilarious shit you've ever seen?

~Blake

[The Dream Master]

I'm guessing it's actually Seagal's urine in there.

[ChoKo]

Seagal's energy drink will give you the power to snap a guy's neck with the flick of your wrist.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I'm guessing it's actually Seagal's urine in there.

Maybe that's what the Exotic Botanicals are. :lol:

[ChoKo]

Besides having Seagal's picture slapped on it, that has to be one of the lamest looking can designs I have ever seen... It looks like something that manifested here from 1993.

[Darth Sinister]

Seagal's energy drink will give you the power to snap a guy's neck with the flick of your wrist.

No it has the power to make you a fat, one trick pony, stiff as a board, piss poor actor.

[ChoKo]

Chuck Norris should have an energy drink.

http://www.vaultkicks.org/vaultnorris.jpg

[The Dark Vampire]

No it has the power to make you ----stiff as a board,.
It'll sell millions of cans

[BlakeTyner]

Idunno, Seagal had his moments early in his film career. I know that doesn't change the shitty flicks he's done in the past 10 or 12 years, nor the fact that he likely bought his Aikido belts, nor the fact that he's apparently a pretty big douchebag....but for some reason I can't help but love Under Siege, Out For Justice, Above the Law, The Glimmer Man, and, yes, Under Siege 2 (what can I say? I'm a train nut. Add in fine ass Katherine Heigl in a net shirt and I'm there for multiple viewings.)

~Blake

[Darth Sinister]

It'll sell millions of cans

Heh. Funny.

[SoulOnFire]

I'm guessing it's actually Seagal's urine in there.

It tastes like it does. Yes, I tried the drink. Yes, it's nasty. Tastes like pissed on oranges and berries. With a hint of horse shit.

Now, that new Mountain Dew? That's the shizznit. Tastes kind of like Baja Blast, which is crack for me.

And I want Holiday Spice back!!!

[Just Jeans]

I'm having a can of Diet Pepsi Jazz tonight. Black Cherry and French Vanilla in one can, apparently. It's zero calorie, so that's alright then.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I'm having a can of Diet Pepsi Jazz tonight. Black Cherry and French Vanilla in one can, apparently. It's zero calorie, so that's alright then.

Pepsi Jazz is the ONLY diet pop I can drink. The Black Cherry/ French Vanilla one is my favorite of those. The Carmel one is really good too.

[Just Jeans]

Pepsi Jazz has always made me kind of ill to my stomach, but I still drink it from time to time. I need to try the Caramel version.

[ChoKo]

Here's an interesting article I found:

Diet Soft Drinks: Scary Warning!
You drink diet sodas so you won't get fat. It's the healthy thing to do, right? Uh oh. Now comes word from the Boston University School of Medicine that diet drinks can boost your risk for heart disease just like full-calorie, sugary sodas. The Associated Press and Reuters report that people who drink more than one diet soda daily have the same risk for heart disease as those who consume sugary sodas, according to a large study led by Dr. Vasan Ramachandran.
But before you throw out all your diet drinks: Note there is no cause-and-effect relationship; diet drinks do not cause heart disease. Instead, it's a surprising link for which more research is needed.

Using data from a subgroup of the massive, multi-generational heart study that followed residents of Framingham, Mass., the researchers found that people who drank more than one diet or regular soda a day had a 44 percent higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome four years later than those who consumed less than one soda a day. Metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk for heart disease, has several symptoms: excessively large waistlines, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low levels of "good" cholesterol, and high levels of triglycerides. "When you have metabolic syndrome, your risk of developing heart disease or stroke doubles. You also have a risk of developing diabetes," Ramachandran told Reuters. Researchers, who expected those who drank regular soda to have a greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those who stuck with the diet drinks, were quite surprised by the study results.

Specifically, those who drank one or more soft drinks--regular or diet--daily had a:
--31 percent greater risk of becoming obese.
--30 percent increased risk of developing a larger waist circumference.
--25 percent higher risk of developing high blood triglycerides.
--25 percent greater risk of developing high blood sugar.
--32 percent increased risk of having low high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol levels.
--And all of this adds up to a 44 percent higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

Ramachandran was surprised there wasn't a difference in risk between the regular and diet soda drinkers. He surmises that while drinking no-calorie diet sodas won't make you fat, it could increase your craving for more sweets. Barry Popkin, of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, doesn't put much credence into the findings, although he says the results aren't all that unexpected. He says diet sodas are largely consumed by people who have unhealthy lifestyles, even if they are thin, and it's those unhealthy habits that lead to the increased risk of heart disease--not the diet soda. The study findings were published in the journal Circulation. The American Heart Association, which publishes Circulation, clarified that diet sodas do not cause heart disease and cautioned that it's better to have a diet drink than a full-calorie soda.

Source.
(http://channels.isp.netscape.com/whatsnew/recent.jsp?story=20070902-0630&floc=NI-ntk2)

[Darth Sinister]

I tried that new Mountain Dew and that shit's horrible.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I still haven't tried that new one yet.

Yesterday, I had a regular Mountain Dew. It's been such a long time since i've drank any. I usually stuck with Code Red when they released it. I still love the original MD as well. :)

I'm drinking a Mug Root Beer right now. I love me some root beer. :D

[The Taff]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9655/5003325461c51d0b679so9.jpg
I have been hooked on this since I finally found it. I tastes loads better to me out of a can, it just seems lacking from a bottle. Though it's only out until the release of Halo 3, or so they say. Just in case, I bought twelve 12 packs, and plan to stock up on payday.

I'm normally a Diet and regular DP guy, been that way since like 1985, my dad ruined me on any other sodas.

THEY CAN'T TAKE THIS AWAY FROM ME!

I NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I tried that Mountain Dew Game Fuel yesterday. It was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. I found it to be way TOO sweet. I'd personally stick with regular MD and Code Red.

[ChoKo]

I finally tried Mountain Dew Game Fuel and I really liked it. I think it kinda tastes like that Pepsi Summer Mix stuff, which I also liked. I'm gonna buy a few cases of it so I won't run out.

I'm usually not a fan of Mountain Dew. In fact, I hate regular Mountain Dew. But, I really like this stuff.

[The Dream Master]

It might just be me, but I think the Game Fuel and the Vault Red Blitz taste exactly the same.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I've never tried Vault before.

I've been seeing this Apple pop in stores lately. I don't remember the brand name, though. I've been curious to try it. Has anyone here had that?

[BlakeTyner]

I've never tried Vault before.

I've been seeing this Apple pop in stores lately. I don't remember the brand name, though. I've been curious to try it. Has anyone here had that?

If it's green apple, it might be Jones Soda, which is good stuff. I actually submitted a picture that got used on their labels once upon a time, in high school.

The secret to the green apple coke is to put a green apple Jolly Rancher in it.

~Blake

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I know it's not Jones soda. The bottle is red, and it has a picture of an apple on it. I"m trying to look for it online, but am not having luck. :(

[The Dream Master]

You know, the holidays are nearly upon us, and I am compelled to ask this question: what the fuck happened to Holiday Spice Pepsi? That was some good shit, but apparently I'm the only person in the world to think so.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

You know, the holidays are nearly upon us, and I am compelled to ask this question: what the fuck happened to Holiday Spice Pepsi? That was some good shit, but apparently I'm the only person in the world to think so.

No way, bro. I LOVE Pepsi Spice. I'm going to be looking for it in stores. They better have it!

[The Dream Master]

Marz, unfortunately it was discontinued after its first year in stores ('04). It hasn't been seen since, but I'm holding out hope that Pepsi will bring it back this year.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

True. But I still look for it.....ya never know. :)

Pepsi really needs to bring it back, otherwise i'm going to go Gymkata on their asses

http://www.mgm.com/mgm/images/posterart/GYMKATA-00AA1-poster_hires.jpg

:lol: What a great tag line. A movie like this was only possible in the 80's, bwahahaha!

[The Dream Master]

:lol:

Great fucking poster there. Ah, the '80s. :shy:

And yeah, maybe Pepsi will bring Holiday Spice back this year.

[Kat]

I miss Orbitz (that fruity carbonated water/soda stuff that had little jello things in it) and Crystal Pepsi. I also miss Pepsi Blue, it was pretty decent compared to some of the other stuff that soft drink companies are coming out with.

[SoulOnFire]

For all you Holiday Spice lovers, I got this from X-Entertainment.

I wrote a letter to Pepsi via Planet feedback, and i got a signed letter from the president of pepsi!!! I was writing about how crappy the sierra mist tastes in soda fountains…they sent me a coupon for a free two liter…and on the coupon it listed Pepsi Spice!!! so im guessing it is coming back for the 07 season!!! rejoice!!!
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Oh joyous day!! Our Spice has returned!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

For all you Holiday Spice lovers, I got this from X-Entertainment.

I wrote a letter to Pepsi via Planet feedback, and i got a signed letter from the president of pepsi!!! I was writing about how crappy the sierra mist tastes in soda fountains…they sent me a coupon for a free two liter…and on the coupon it listed Pepsi Spice!!! so im guessing it is coming back for the 07 season!!! rejoice!!!
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Oh joyous day!! Our Spice has returned!

That news just made my pants tighter. :lol:

[The Dream Master]

I don't know if it got me that excited, but that's some damn good news. :lol:

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I don't know if it got me that excited, but that's some damn good news. :lol:

Don't lie Brett! :lol:
ADDED:
In Asia, they had a limited edition Pepsi Fire (cinnamon) and Pepsi Ice(mint).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/Pepsi_Fire_limited_edition.jpg

I think that Pepsi Fire would have actually been pretty good.

[The Dream Master]

Marz, have you ever seen the Wikipedia entry on all the different types of Pepsi? It's mind blowing. I've never heard of half of them.

[Deathscythe]

Marz, have you ever seen the Wikipedia entry on all the different types of Pepsi? It's mind blowing. I've never heard of half of them.

I just came browsing in here and decided to Wiki pepsi after reading that. Seriously, Pepsi Ice Cucumber in Japan? o_0

[The Dark Vampire]

Marz, have you ever seen the Wikipedia entry on all the different types of Pepsi? It's mind blowing. I've never heard of half of them.

In the UK we get about 5
Pepsi (normal)
Diet
Max
Max Twist (lemon & lime)
Max Coffee Cino

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Marz, have you ever seen the Wikipedia entry on all the different types of Pepsi? It's mind blowing. I've never heard of half of them.

Yes. That's actually where I found the Pepsi Fire. You're not kidding....there's at least 40 different Pepsi's on that page. :eek:

[Lauren Leigh Vale]

You know, the holidays are nearly upon us, and I am compelled to ask this question: what the fuck happened to Holiday Spice Pepsi? That was some good shit, but apparently I'm the only person in the world to think so.

Holy shit! I had forgotten all about that stuff! It's been awhile since I've seen it!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Holy shit! I had forgotten all about that stuff! It's been awhile since I've seen it!

It was a limited editon back in 2004. They did bring it back in 2006. I think they might be releasing it this year as well. :)

[Lauren Leigh Vale]

Something I miss terribly, it's not exactly gone, but I can't get any of it (since we no longer have a Winn-Dixie) is Chek Peach Soda-- that stuff was the shit! I miss it :0(

[Kat]

I went into Taco Bell tonight and got a Mountain Dew and it came out as thick as jello, it was like all syrup and it tasted like shit

[Darth Sinister]

I've never had that happen. I've always had either tasting salty, because there wasn't enough syrup in there or in the case of Hawaiian Punch, it come out as water because it was on empty.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I went into Taco Bell tonight and got a Mountain Dew and it came out as thick as jello, it was like all syrup and it tasted like shit

YUCK! :X

That just made me vomit in my mouth alittle. :cry:

[Lance Lives]

I've missed this whole thread but I'm just saying Diet Sunkist owns.

[The Dream Master]

Diet Sunkist is indeed a pretty good diet soda. I've always wondered why there isn't a diet grape soda myself, though.

[Lance Lives]

Hmmm...good call, there isn't a diet grape is there? I don't know if you guys have Kroger or not but their genaric diet orange is just as good if not better than Sunkist.

[Darth Sinister]

I think you'd pretty much call Diet Grape Soda, Grape Juice without any sweetners (sp). But yeah, Diet Sunkist isn't bad.

[Lance Lives]

I guess that's true. I drink a shitload of grape juice when I'm not drinking soda...

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I never really liked diet pop. The only one I really like is that Pepsi Jazz. The black cherry/vanilla one is really good. Pepsi One was pretty decent.

I've tried Diet Rite once......holy shit that stuff is disgusting. :X For some reason, my one friend used to drink that.

[Lance Lives]

I'm not supposed to drink caffeine so I stick to alot of "fruit" flavored drinks and sometimes diet stuff. If I'm to go to a resturant, which I do often, I still get Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb though. I can't stand to drink Sprite out of a fountain, it never tastes right.

[Darth Sinister]

Diet pop only tastes bad at first, because you're used to the sugar. Once you've drank it for about a month, it's not that bad. Fortunately, diet pop has improved. I remember the first time I drank Diet 7-UP and it tasted like shit. When I opted to switch last year, I found that they had improved the formula after regular 7-UP changed it's formula. I haven't had Diet Root beer drinks yet. I did Barqs and didn't like it, but this was back in 99.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I've actually never tried any diet Root Beer. That's my favorite kind of pop, so I don't know if I want to, lol.

[Chex]

Hmmm...good call, there isn't a diet grape is there? I don't know if you guys have Kroger or not but their genaric diet orange is just as good if not better than Sunkist.

I love the Big K Orange soda. Tastes just as good as Sunkist except it's only about 60 cents a 2 liter.

[Lance Lives]

My man Chex knows what's up with the Big K action.
Diet Root Beer is not TOO bad, but nothing too good either. Kinda leaves a weird taste in your mouth. I can't remember which brand I had though, my mom bought it for me and I was thirsty so I just did what I had to do.

[Chex]

My man Chex knows what's up with the Big K action.

I not only endorse it, but I'm drinking it at this very moment. :p

[Ron]

I'm all about the Rockstar energy drinks.

[Lance Lives]

I've never had an energy drink before. I'm not supposed to have regular drinks with caffeine, so I doubt it would be for my betterment if I had one of those. A friend of mine drinks Red Bull sometimes when we have to drive through the night, and I usually fall asleep in the passenger seat...so, I guess I can see where they can come in handy, but drinking them constantly doesn't seem healthy.

[ChoKo]

I've really taken a liking to Diet Pepsi Max lately.

Coke Plus is good, too.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Coke Plus is the one with all the vitamins in it, yes? I've never tried that before.

[Darth Sinister]

I'm all about the Rockstar energy drinks.

Ah, you want your heart to explode. Why didn't you say so? :p

[Lance Lives]

Drinkin' Big K Diet Orange right now...good stuff.

I'd just like to say that it rules to see other people calling it pop on here. Sometimes I call it soda, but it's always been pop, ever since I was old enough to talk. Some people that think they're too hip around here talk shit about calling it pop and it really gets on my nerves.

[Ron]

I've never really been that big into orange soda although I must say that I love orange dry.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Drinkin' Big K Diet Orange right now...good stuff.

I'd just like to say that it rules to see other people calling it pop on here. Sometimes I call it soda, but it's always been pop, ever since I was old enough to talk. Some people that think they're too hip around here talk shit about calling it pop and it really gets on my nerves.

I've always referred to it as pop too. It just sounds right to me. :)

[Kat]

I've never had an energy drink before. I'm not supposed to have regular drinks with caffeine, so I doubt it would be for my betterment if I had one of those. A friend of mine drinks Red Bull sometimes when we have to drive through the night, and I usually fall asleep in the passenger seat...so, I guess I can see where they can come in handy, but drinking them constantly doesn't seem healthy.

I like the taste of Red Bull and some energy drinks, I wish they made them caffeine free with just the same flavor. They have some decent tastes to them that I rather enjoy from time to time.

[Darth Sinister]

I've never had a problem calling it pop, because that's just how I've known it for years. My mom's drank Pepsi since she was in her 20's and in our house hold, we just refered to it as pop. Most people that I've known refer to it as pop as well.

[The Dream Master]

I think this whole "pop" deal is a north/south thing. Down here, no one calls it "pop." Most people call all soda "Coke," but me? I just call it soda. :)

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Most people call all soda "Coke," but me? I just call it soda. :)

Okay, that just sounds like it'd be confusing, lol. So if someone wants an orange pop, they ask for Coke? :lol:

[The Dream Master]

I think people down here make exceptions with fruit-flavored sodas. But for just about anything else, Coke = any kind of soda.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Ah, okay.

I haven't been to the grocery store in a while. Have you seen Pepsi Holiday Spice yet? :)

[The Dream Master]

Nope, it's still missing in action this year, apparently. :(

[Ron]

My grandfather calls soda tonic and jeans dungarees.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Nope, it's still missing in action this year, apparently. :(

Damn. That's not what I wanted to hear. :cry:

[Lance Lives]

My grandfather calls soda tonic and jeans dungarees.

Well, your grandfather kicks ass in my book.

[ChoKo]

I tried some of that NOS Energy Drink yesterday. (The fruit punch flavor.) I liked it. It didn't exactly have a great taste, but it made me feel like a million bucks for about half an hour.

[Ron]

I too had that NOS energy drink and liked it. The thing that I liked about it most was that when it finally started to wear off it was around 8 pm and I started to get really sleepy and I fell asleep immediatley which is rare beause i usually have trouble sleeping.

[ChoKo]

To be honest, NOS is the only energy drink that has ever "worked" on me. I'm gonna start getting it by the case.

[Lance Lives]

I don't know how I feel about all this energy drink stuff. I personally can't have it, I'm not even supposed to have caffiene, but it just doesn't seem healthy to me.

[Kat]

I wish they'd make caffine free drinks that taste like this one Canadian energy drink called Beaver Buzz, it is Saskatoon Flavored. I really like Saskatoon berries, so I love this stuff. It tastes like berry flavored coke or pepsi, but with a fairly 'fruitier' taste. I don't mind the taste of Red Bull (and like it better than most soft drinks) I just drink these things because i like the taste, not because of getting a buzz.

[Violent VictiM]

I made the mistake of buying a Full Throttle one day at work. For the next hour I was all around the store in a quick fashion and felt pretty God Damned good. Now I buy at least 4 a week and I know that it's probably tearing apart my nerves and synapses.

[ChoKo]

Well, I couldn't find NOS Energy anywhere by the case, so I tried Monster. Now, I prefer Monster; It tastes better and has a better effect on me. I recommend them.

[AOD]

Corse Pat typed out that message while hanging from the ceiling fan cause thats what he ran into after running up the wall and across the ceiling! :D

I like the Chocolate Cherry Dr Pepper to bad it's limited

[Darth Sinister]

I wish they'd make caffine free drinks that taste like this one Canadian energy drink called Beaver Buzz, it is Saskatoon Flavored.


http://blogs.chron.com/specialfeatures/archives/beavis.jpg

"Heh, heh, heh. You said beaver."

[ChoKo]

Corse Pat typed out that message while hanging from the ceiling fan cause thats what he ran into after running up the wall and across the ceiling!

I was dancin' on the ceiling like Lionel Richie. :dog:

[Jason's Storm]

Anyone see Pepsi and Moutain Dew throwback? I need to try it really cold before I give a review for it. It didn't seem to have the harshness that regular Pepsi, has, when moderatly cool.

~JS

[The Dream Master]

Yeah, I've been drinking both of those lately, JS. Both very good, in my opinion, particularly the Pepsi version. Hope they keep them around for a while.

[Deathscythe]

Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? I'm drinking it right now....:/

[Denzil]

Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? I'm drinking it right now....:/

It's an urban legend.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp

[Gringo Loco]

What is this about Pepsi and Mountain Dew throwback? What is this and where can I find it?

[sCabbOy]

I think that urban legend comes more from logic-- Aspartame breaks down into formaldehyde, and formaldehyde (and most dialdehydes) are carcinogens (cancer-causing agents).

Even if it were true, either way you are screwed. Sugar causes you to get obese and have a heart attack, Aspartame will give you cancer and kill you... if you must drink soda a lot, ma as well be diet. Nothing wrong with a can or two a day especially if you are active-- it's when you devour a 2 liter or two a day.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

They're both made now containing natural sugar.

And they do indeed taste A LOT better than the regular Pepsi's and Mountain Dew's.

Like Jason's Storm said, the harshness is practically gone.

[Gringo Loco]

Thanks, Sean. Are the sodas widely available? Ie. Corner stores or do you have to gpo to the supermarket to buy one?

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

I have been getting mine when stopping in at Gas Stations, but I am unsure if they're sold at Supermarkets yet. For all I know they could be sold in 2-liter bottles as well, but like I said, I'm not sure yet.

Wouldn't hurt to try and look.

[The Dream Master]

I've got them in 12-packs at certain grocery stores.

[Jason's Storm]

I think you can 20 oz at the store, some of the time. Depends on how much pepsi product, the store sells. Definently not in machines.

~JS

[Gringo Loco]

Nice. Thanks guys. I'll keep an eye out for them.

[On a Pale Horse]

Pepsi throwback has become more common lately. I bought a case this weekend. Its pretty damn good.

[Kat]

My goodness, we finally got Jolly Rancher watermelon soda in Canada. It is like crack to me.

[BluTsbunny]

I got to try a really good celery-flavored soda when I went to IL for Christmas. It had a very smooth and light citrus-grassy flavor to it with just a slight celery aftertaste that just caresses the back of the palate.

I found it to be quite refreshing. I wish I could remember the name of it. One other thing I have become hooked on is Nesbitt's Honey Lemonade. Hard to find, but it's the shiz-nit! :-)

On another note, I can't drink energy drinks of any kind. Just a few sips of one, and I'm acting like Fry after he drank 100 cups of coffee.

[Darth Sinister]

My goodness, we finally got Jolly Rancher watermelon soda in Canada. It is like crack to me.

Maybe because there's crack in it. :p

[WesReviews]

Anyone tried Mountain Dew White Out? It won the contest this year. Finally tried it a couple of months back. Didn't care for it, really.

Tried the new flavors of Sunkist... Solar Fusion and Citrus Fusion. Both are pretty disgusting. Still love the original Sunkist, though. Best orange pop ever created.

[Brett H.]

My goodness, we finally got Jolly Rancher watermelon soda in Canada. It is like crack to me.

Where'd you find it at, Sevie? Never heard of it before, but I'd give it a try. Since (at least here), we don't get all the fancy weird pops to try the States people do, I just buy weird cases of cheap beer and try those.

[Kat]

^ Yep. Got it at 7/11, it's pretty good. The watermelon one is the best.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Has anyone ever had Sprecher Root Beer? That has always been my favorite. They also have one called Puma Kola.....it's brewed with a littlle cinnamon.

[WesReviews]

Mountain Dew Throwback (as well as Dr. Pepper and Pepsi) are back. I don't think they vanished in all areas, but they disappeared here for a while. Glad they're back. I actually prefer the throwback taste.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Mountain Dew Throwback (as well as Dr. Pepper and Pepsi) are back. I don't think they vanished in all areas, but they disappeared here for a while. Glad they're back. I actually prefer the throwback taste.

I prefer the Throwbacks as well. Everytime they bring it out, I always stock up on it. :D They really should sell it all year, instead of releasing it once, maybe twice a year.

[Kat]

Ever try Kola Soda?

[Cody]

Japanese Pepsi flavors have been previously discussed in here (Ice Cucumber Pepsi), but the existence of this one was just brought to my attention: Pepsi White (http://www.sogoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/pepsi-white.jpg). Yogurt flavored.

[On a Pale Horse]

Anyone else agree that soda tastes better from a can than a bottle? Weird because with beer its the opposite.

[Cody]

I like bottles better.

[WesReviews]

For me, it varies drink to drink. Dr. Pepper tastes better in a can, but stuff like Code Red Mtn. Dew, Sprite or Sierra Mist tastes better in a bottle.

[The Dream Master]

Glass bottles are the best, but are too expensive and too hard to find; after that, I would rather have a can.

[WesReviews]

Anyone tried Citrus Blast (http://www.citrus-blast.com/) yet? Seems to be Pepsi's answer to Fresca, except they make it in a regular version instead of just diet-only like Fresca.

I prefer the Throwbacks as well. Everytime they bring it out, I always stock up on it. :D They really should sell it all year, instead of releasing it once, maybe twice a year.

I've been told by a friend of mine who works at our local Pepsi distribution center that Mountain Dew and Pepsi Throwback are now part of their permanent lineup. Excellent news, I think.
ADDED:
Glass bottles are the best, but are too expensive and too hard to find; after that, I would rather have a can.

My current boss used to work for our local Pepsi distribution center. He says "I worked for Pepsi for 10 years. You'll never see me drink from a can, ever."

Take from that, what you will. The "mouse in the can" incident a while back pretty much turned me off cans for good. I now mostly drink from bottles unless I happen to get a 24 pack for my fridge or something.

[Violent VictiM]

Can't have soda anymore now that I'm dieting, but it'll always be Mt. Dew for the win.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I've been told by a friend of mine who works at our local Pepsi distribution center that Mountain Dew and Pepsi Throwback are now part of their permanent lineup. Excellent news, I think.

That's great to hear. Now we don't have to buy 10 of the 12 packs at the same time, lol.

[Darth Sinister]

Anyone else agree that soda tastes better from a can than a bottle?

I can't tell a difference. I did notice a difference with 7-UP between can/bottle and fountain way back in 97, before the formula change. I didn't have too many opportunities to drink the fountain version, but when I did, I could tell a slight difference. Same with Hawaiian Punch.

Glass bottles are the best, but are too expensive and too hard to find; after that, I would rather have a can.

Man, it's been almost twenty years since I've had a glass bottle of pop. I think the last one I had was in early 1992, when I had accidently dropped a bottle of 7-UP when I was on my way to my friend's house. Damn thing slipped right out of my hand and shattered on the sidewalk. Some kid who's properity I was on, saw me and for some reason thought I had thrown it. So when I came back a bit later, he was telling his father or grandfather that I had intentionally broken the bottle.

[Darth Sinister]

I've noticed that Valut is getting harder to come by these days. Can't find liter bottles and the regular 16 oz. bottles are no longer on shelves or in pop asile. I hate for it to go away.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I've noticed that Valut is getting harder to come by these days. Can't find liter bottles and the regular 16 oz. bottles are no longer on shelves or in pop asile. I hate for it to go away.

That must be available only in Nebraska. I've never heard of that one before.

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I've stated this many times, but they REALLY need to bring back Holiday Spice Pepsi. I thought it was damn good. The other thing I noticed is the lack of Vanilla Coke. I actually can't remember the last time I saw it at any grocery store or gas station. What the hell?!

[The Taff]

Not technically soda, but I've fallen in love with Calypso lemonades lately. The black cherry lemonade in particular is sublime.

[Kat]

Mello Yellow needs to be sold in Canada.

[Deathscythe]

Recently I have pulled an 180.

I used to dislike Regular Coke, now I love it. The perfect refresher, just one a day makes me content.
I used to love Dr. Pepper, now I dislike it. Sorry, it just leaves my mouth desiring for more.

By the way, they sell glass bottles for about $1.69 and a small plastic bottle for $1.50.

[Darth Sinister]

That must be available only in Nebraska. I've never heard of that one before.

No, it's national. Coke even has it in their headquarters and the new fountains that have all Coke products available.

http://adamshuler.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/vault.jpg

Many compared it to Surge. I've been to several grocery stores, two different Wal-Marts and to McDonald's and found it's not available. But Coke still lists it as being available.

And I still miss Upside Down 7-UP or DnL.

http://www.unholylaboratory.com/dnl.jpg

[WesReviews]

Anybody tried 7Up Retro yet? Made with real sugar, just like Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwback, and Heritage Dr. Pepper.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/photo/291/291316-Celebrities_design_7UP_Retro_packages.jpg

[The Dream Master]

Damn, I would love to try that, but I've sworn off non-diet drinks. Shit is like crack, so I'm sure I'd be hooked with just one can.

[The Tall Man]

I'll jump on this grenade. Saturday, I shall seek it out.

T.M., Esq.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I haven't had Code Red Mountain Dew in awhile, so the other day I picked up a 12 pack of it.

When I was younger, I would've been really psyched about that Retro 7-Up. But I haven't liked it in awhile. But the kid in me still might cave and buy it anyway. :D

[Darth Sinister]

I might try it. Too bad it's not totally retro and has lithium-citrate in it. :o

I was able to find some Vault in a couple of different stores and snatched it up.

[The Tall Man]

I could not find any 7-Up Retro in Wal Mart today. Bastards.

T.M., Esq.

[WesReviews]

I've yet to find any 7UP Retro on shelves yet either. Must only be rolling it out slowly.

[WesReviews]

Finally tried Citrus Blast (well, the diet version). Not bad. Although they are very similar, I still prefer Fresca.

[Darth Sinister]

The retro 7-UP is available at the Hy-Vee store where I live, in both 12 packs and six pack bottles. I haven't purchased one yet. I would like to drink it in a single bottle, but I haven't had the opportunity to stop at a Bucky's yet.

[The Tall Man]

The retro 7-UP is available at the Hy-Vee store where I live
Where? I've never even heard of that store before.

in both 12 packs and six pack bottles.
Aw, screw that! 2-liter bottles or GTFO!

Lousy cheap soda manufacturers.

T.M., Esq.

[WesReviews]

I STILL haven't found 7Up Retro anywhere yet. If they're wanting people to drink this stuff, they're doing a pretty lousy marketing job.

[Darth Sinister]

Where? I've never even heard of that store before.

Omaha, Nebraska.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy-Vee

It's mostly a midwest store chain. Ashton Kutcher worked there before becoming famous.

[The Taff]

Omaha, Nebraska.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy-Vee

It's mostly a midwest store chain. Ashton Kutcher worked there before becoming famous.

That jerk off is from my neck of the woods.

Yeah, I've worked at Hy-Vee during my salad days. We've got two of them here at Ames.

[zombie extra 3]

I might try it. Too bad it's not totally retro and has lithium-citrate in it. :o So would it be good for people with manic depression to drink it? ;)

[WesReviews]

Finally tried 7UP Retro. Not bad. I still think modern 7UP still tastes a bit off, though. Wish they'd never tinkered with their formula a dozen or so times.

Anyone else tried Dr. Pepper 10?

http://www.diet-blog.com/upload/image/dr_pepper_10.jpg

Its not bad, but tastes kind of like slightly flat Dr. Pepper. I think I'll stick with regular or Diet.

[The Dream Master]

I think I've said it on here before, but Dr. Pepper 10 makes me PISS. I've had one today and it made me pee so much that this 100 minute movie I watched almost turned into a 2 hour affair. FUCK.

It tastes decent, I guess, but I don't even know if I could tell a difference between it and regular diet.

[Chex]

I've had it.

Tastes like Dr. Pepper for the most part until the after taste segment kicks in which turns it more into a Diet type.

[i am SAW]

what yall know about Faygo? (and don't say anything about ICP)

my fav Faygo flavors:

RedPop
Rock & Rye
Cola (better than Coke & Pepsi)

[MaDMaNMaRz]

For really cheap pop, Faygo is actually pretty decent. I've had the Root Beer and Orange Pop. However, the Red Pop is disgusting and tastes like Robitussin. :X