https://www.soda.guide/review/ Recent content in Reviews on Nathan's Soda Guide Hugo -- gohugo.io en Copyright © 2020 Nathan Stohlmann all rights reserved. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:44:44 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/urban-glow-autumn-mule/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:44:44 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/urban-glow-autumn-mule/ Quite sweet. Almost exactly what one would expect from the name. Strong cinnamon over fruity apple with some allspice, vanilla, and maybe just a little clove. The spice mix has a tiny bit of kick and blends really well overall. Not subtle, but not overpowered either. Highly recommended. Purchased from Urban Growler Brewing https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-pineapple-paradise/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:39:27 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-pineapple-paradise/ Very sweet. Starts somewhat sharp and juicy with a nice natural pineapple flavor. The middle opens a bit to give a bit of caramel softness that rounds out things out. Long but pleasant finish reveals a bit of the apple juice sweetener. Recommended https://www.soda.guide/review/popwell-tropical-mango/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:56:06 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/popwell-tropical-mango/ Medium sweet. After a very dull start a rush of sweetness and flavor arrives in waves. The first wave of fruit is fairly rich and forms a solid core with hints of coconut near the end. The second wave is fairly sour and fairly reminiscent of a kombucha. The third wave is a slightly odd chemical finish that is hard to place. Might be the Stevia, the apple juice, or any of the other ingredients that make this a "functional" soft drink. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-tropical-mix/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:19:49 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-tropical-mix/ Very sweet. Pineapple, mango, and lemon-lime in equal measure interleave throughout, surprisingly successfully despite their obviously artificial nature. Extremely long sprite finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-holiday-creamy-vanilla/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:23:46 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-holiday-creamy-vanilla/ Very sweet. Stronger than usual cola bitterness at the start over strong vanilla tones. The vanilla fades in the middle but lightly resurfaces later over mostly classic coke finish. Hard to identify the "holiday" portion of this without directly comparing it to the existing Vanilla Coke flavor. Possibly more nutmeg? It does seem different from memory, but not by much. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/angelicas-garden-carrot-kvass/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:36:48 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/angelicas-garden-carrot-kvass/ Slightly sweet. Extremely sharp vinegar. Hard to get past the vinegar, but hidden there is an intriguing vegetal sweetness and umami remains of fermentation that lasts well through the finish. Ok. Purchased from Wedge Co-Op https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-winter-spiced-cranberry/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:44:09 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-winter-spiced-cranberry/ Quite sweet. More cranberry than I was expecting in the start with nearly a pucker. Can't quite put my finger on the "winter spice" that does show up towards the middle. Maybe allspice? It's certainly present between the classic lemon-lime that continues to be fairly tart. Pretty typical long Sprite finish. An interesting concept, and might be worth a look for those who want to see Sprite's usually ultra-sweetness tempered. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/ostrichized/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:54:35 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/ostrichized/ Slightly sweet. IPA fans might be disappointed, but as someone who doesn't appreciate too much bitterness this is a pleasant surpirse considering it does have that designation on the front label. Beer fans looking for something without a buzz though should consider a look. Sweeter than some might like, but well balanced overall with light fruit along with hops and malt. Has some belgian tones, though clearly not brewed in that style. https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-elderberry-maqui/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:16:35 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-elderberry-maqui/ Slightly sweet. Grape is the big initial flavor but melded with other fruit. Light tanins open up to a light rooibos note in the middle. Long tea-like finish with sparks of remaining fruit. Ultimately mostly fruity but nicely complicated in unexpected ways. Ok https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-black-lemon/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:26:41 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-black-lemon/ Slightly sweet. High end black tea with a sufficiency of lemon pair for an absolutely classic flavor. Not a lot of frills, but has a decidedly understated elegance. Fans of the classic Arnold Palmer but looking for something without a lot of sugar would do well to give this a try. Recommended https://www.soda.guide/review/parch-prickly-paloma/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:44:02 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/parch-prickly-paloma/ Quite sweet. Complex fruit start to finish with a slightly herbal long finish. Somewhat hard to describe properly. Recommended Purchased from Marigold Saint Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/curious-no-3/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:15:21 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/curious-no-3/ Quite sweet. Lightly carbonated. After the initial sweetness a pronounced bitterness enters and never leaves. Citrus and umami from unknown sources emerge, fade, and re-emerge throughout. Possibly grapefruit, though really hard to say for sure. Definitely interesting. Ok. Purchased from Marigold Saint Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-plus-tea/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:28:25 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-plus-tea/ Very sweet. Black tea flavor is immediately present along with a pleasant tang of citrus and remains remarkably consistent through the entire experience. Classic Sprite flavor is a bit more present in the middle but is otherwise very well augmented with the tea flavors for a very good ready to drink carbonated "Arnold Palmer" drink. Overall, surprisingly tasty. Recommended Purchased from Kwik Trip #406 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-orange-cream/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:11:55 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-orange-cream/ Quite sweet. An extremely odd blend of baby aspirin and cola. The nose is mostly orange cream, which the initial taste matches very closesly. That is followed nearly immediately by mostly the bitter portions of the cola flavor and eventually by a faint vanilla bloom at nearly the finish. Ok Purchased from Kwik Trip #406 https://www.soda.guide/review/morleys-maple-root-beer/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:56:07 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/morleys-maple-root-beer/ Quite Sweet. Nearly overwhelming wintergreen from start to finish. Right after the start a distintly birch sourness provides a lot of depth and counterpoint to the usual root beer sugar. The maple is present, but mostly hinted in the extremely long finish. It's almost unfortunate that the wintergreen is so strong because there is clearly plenty going on below the surface but it's hard to find against a veritable wall of mint. https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-ginger-ale/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:32:54 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-ginger-ale/ Medium sweet. Slight fire. Fresh ginger nose presages a lightly sweetened fresh ginger flavor. Some notes of lime bloom in the middle. As with the other Nixie sodas, the sweetener maintains a slightly odd hollowness to the entire presentation, though less so in the case and overall it is much closer to working here than with at least one of the other examples. Finish is very long and drifts toward citrus. https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-root-beer/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:50:17 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-root-beer/ Very sweet. If you have read the Nixie Cola review, some of this is going to sound pretty familiar, but I think this one is generally better executed. The initial taste is intense and very sweet, but nearly instantly hollows out. However in this case a good wintergreen remains present enough through the middle to provide a solid core for other nuances to show in the exceedingly long finish. There vanilla and clove make a welcome presence over the gradually fading wintergreen and make for a pretty decent effect. https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-classic-cola/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:48:08 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/nixie-classic-cola/ Very sweet. Except when it's only slightly sweet? I've had similar experiences with stevia sweetened sodas previously, but this one is a particuarly dramatic example of the type. The start is abrupt and intense with some well defined cola, but nearly instantly that intensity evaporates. What is left feels a bit like there is a hole in the middle of one's mouth and the flavors all end up around the edges, but not on the top of the tongue. https://www.soda.guide/review/fanta-haunted-apple/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:36:49 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/fanta-haunted-apple/ Very Sweet. Somewhat cloying cinnamon and allspice dominate the start eventually giving way to some apple flavor eventually. The middle never gives a chance for anything other than "scented candle"-like flavors that mostly end up being kind of a cohesive muddle of not great. Finish is medium length and mostly inoffensive. Pass. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-apple-pie/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:07:23 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-apple-pie/ Very sweet. Interstingly strong allspice in the start is joined late by apple toward the middle. The flavor swings between "nicely spiced fruit" and "overly scented candle" and never quite settles into one or the other. Cinnamon is present but could possibly use a touch more. Long finish is pleasantly fruity. Ok Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/rsrv-collective-amari/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:36:38 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rsrv-collective-amari/ Medium sweet. Sweet berry start quickly develops a bitter herbal core. Some light tartness adds even more complexity in the middle. Medium length finish is full of raspberry. Honestly one of the more difficult sodas to describe. Recommended Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-orange-cream/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:44:20 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-orange-cream/ Very sweet. Vanilla and artificial orange in equal measure provide a pretty classic flavor. Lightly tart base provides some relief from the overwhelming sugar. Mostly inoffensive, but extremely long, finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-root-beer/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:10:08 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Easy mint start gains butterscotch in the middle before transforming into caramel for the end. The wintergreen grows throughout but never becomes overpowering. Fairly remarkable depth, including a lightly sour herbal note in the finish that adds rather than distracts. Recommended Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-vanilla-cream/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:03:02 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-vanilla-cream/ Very sweet. Simple, straightforward, and fairly effective. Lots of vanilla on the start, middle, and extremely long finish. Ok Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/rsrv-collective-botanica/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:58:56 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rsrv-collective-botanica/ Medium sweet. Herbal start over a citrus base resolves to mostly juniper with some floral notes to take some of the edges off of a slightly bitter lime core. From the branding and can text it seems clear this is intended as a canned high end gin and tonic adjacent mocktail, and the depth pays off in spades. Lime finish is very long and worth savoring. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-pumpkin-spice/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:48:04 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-bills-pumpkin-spice/ Very sweet. Very "scented candle"-esque start resolves to mostly vanilla and cinnamon with some allspice and clove to add some complexity. The sweetness never quite dies away, both the middle and end still retain that very sugary start but also does not come across as candy-like either. tries to walk a line between kid and adult palates but seems to embrace the kid side more seriously. Very long finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/ouli-turmeric-honeybush/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:07:25 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/ouli-turmeric-honeybush/ Quite sweet. Starts out like a classic lemon-lime soda but changes after a beat with a very particularly lightly bitter herbal flavor that is immediately recognizable as turmeric. The lemon-lime base stays present throughout with different flavors appearing and disappearing through the middle and finish. The honeybush doesn't really come through until the finish, and more as a tone high in the mouth that works well with the fading turmeric. Not entirely sure it completely works, but definitely worth a try for those looking for something different. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-freedom-fusion/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:18:56 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-freedom-fusion/ Very sweet. Surprisingly bitter start with mostly classic Mountain Dew citrus predominant. Subsequent sips reveals the peach in the middle to usually long end. The flavors never quite combine and seem to be in opposition with each other most of the time. That said, it's not particularly bad either? Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/parch-spiced-pinarita/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:03:38 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/parch-spiced-pinarita/ Quite sweet. Smoke starts very quickly with a little tartness underneath the fairly omnipresent sweet. A bit of fire from the capcaisin starts creeping in the middle and slowly builds as you work through the can. The flavor is hard to pin down specifically, but I would say that roasted pineapple is the core with some accompanying spices I can't quite identify, but appreciate. Very round mouthfeel. Recommended. Purchased from Marigold Saint Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-unicorn-yack/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:44:15 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-unicorn-yack/ Very sweet. Candy start becomes candy middle becomes candy finish, but at least it's consistent. The orange is slightly more insistently present while the raspberry is definitely more of a "blue raspberry" than anything like the actual fruit. Finish is somewhat long but not terrible. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-apple/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:15:16 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-apple/ I had been trying to figure out something more to say about this one, because it really is as simple as the review that follows this so I went looking for more info about Superior Craft Elixirs. I've quite liked their line of switchels and knew they were part of Sociable Cider Werks but figured it was worth looking for more. Short digression, this year I have really gotten interested in women's hockey, particularly the PWHL though I now also have season tickets for the University of Minnesota Gophers. https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-original/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:57:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-original/ Very sweet. Strongly aromatic nose that is non-specifically "fruit". A bit like walking into a bulk candy store. Not terrible start, almost entirely artificial strawberry with hints and surmises of other flavors. The sweetener mix which includes sugar, apple juice, sucralose, and AceK is largely successful. The long finish is kind of pleasant though mostly inoffensive. Ok. Purchased at Target https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-sour/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:57:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-sour/ Very sweet. In the long tradition of lime flavored drinks the smell has a lot in common with floor cleaners, though not in the best sense here. The flavor has a concept of the plan of sour, but never actually gets there. Not even really tart. Comes off as sort of an odd lime and apple combination which is not terrible. Not a fan of the finish, but it's not offensive either. https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-tropical/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:57:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-tropical/ Very sweet. The very best feature is the color which is a very pleasant blue. It goes downhill very quickly from here. The smell is something I can only describe as "blue pineapple", which is similar to the overly artificial flavor known as "blue raspberry", but with pineapple instead. The flavor is strong and can only be described as "urinal cake" and lasts well in to the offensively long finish. Avoid. https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-wild-berry/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:57:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/skittles-wild-berry/ Very sweet. Certainly "fruity" though oddly non-specific. Surprisingly nice finish considering the start. The artificial sweetener mix fails to meld with the flavors and ends up just confusing an already jumbled impression. Pass Purchased at Target https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-infinite-swirl/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:36:22 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-infinite-swirl/ Very sweet. Sharp pineapple start is quickly followed by a blue fruit middle before returning to a classic MTN Dew extended finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-peaches-cream/ Mon, 06 May 2024 19:43:04 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-peaches-cream/ Quite sweet. Some fruit in the nose. The start is a blast of lightly tart candy peach tempered with a touch of vanilla. The flavors fall out slightly with the sweetener blend in the middle before combining mostly successfully for the very long finish. Overall more like a peach flavored gummy candy than may have been intended. Ok. Purchased from Olipop https://www.soda.guide/review/gini-lemon/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:24:49 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gini-lemon/ Quite sweet. Classic sweet lemon-lime start quickly develops a bitter spine from the quinine that complements but never joins the fruit. The middle is mostly the same slowly fading into the incredibly long finish wiyh the bitter tones lingering the longest. Pretty nicely done if you like tonic water, but that will color appreciation. Ok. Purchased from Framboise: Brood & Patisserie https://www.soda.guide/review/roman-orange/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:01:37 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/roman-orange/ Quite sweet. Interesting blend of natural and artificial orange is enough to believe it has both floral and fruit, though hard to say if it has either or both. Natural predominates through the middle but the floral/artificial is ascendant in the long, sweet finish. Recommended. Purchased from Dok Brewing Company https://www.soda.guide/review/roman-cola/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:43:37 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/roman-cola/ Quite sweet. Simple cola without a lot of frills. Many of the big brands try to add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg, but this has just enough of the astringency of the base kola with a crystal clear cane sugar surface to present a pure ideal of the form. More likely to be interesting to the Pepsi side of the divide than Coke, but worth looking for both sides. Recommended. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-laguna-lemonade/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:46:24 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-laguna-lemonade/ Very sweet. Fairly good artificial mango flavor explodes from the bottle when opened and is absolutely the most prominent flavor throughout. The very full fruit nearly eclipses the bright hint of lemon that arrives just before the start of the overly long classic Mountain Dew finish. Reasonably good for a short lived variant. Ok. Purchased at Target https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-creations-k-wave/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:37:13 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-creations-k-wave/ It's hard to talk about this one without talking about the packaging first. This is one of the Coke Creations offerings that is available only on the official Coca-Cola online store and arrives as a wonderfully decorated cube. Opening it up we find a sheet of puffy stickers, an invitation to a streaming concert of some pretty big name k-pop artists for June 2, 2024, and four cans of K-Wave precisely facing exactly front so that when you peer through the open portions of the upper cardboard the label was perfectly visible through it. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-spiced/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:19:08 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-spiced/ Very sweet. Opening the bottle fills the air with the scent of red fruit. The raspberry is very apparant before even taking a taste, but the "spice" component is essentially missing from the nose until you get close to the liquid. The start is fruit tinged cola with much more prominent clove and cinnamon. Clove persists through the middle but fades fairly quickly before the end. Finish is very long, syrupy, and not great. https://www.soda.guide/review/curious-no-1/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:27:57 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/curious-no-1/ Medium sweet. Fruity start with tinted natural orange followed by some light tannins. A small swell of bitterness rises in the middle and threatens to overwhelm before fading with the extended herbal finish. Lots of complexity is revealed while savored. Between the packaging and the contents they come pretty close to a fairly successful shelf-stable version of a refined drink that you wouldn't be ashamed to order in a hipster bar somewhere. https://www.soda.guide/review/falooda-strawberry/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:14:43 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/falooda-strawberry/ Medium sweet. Fruit start over cream with matching texture. Plenty of people are turned off by the more chunky textures in a drink like this, but the basil seeds are not overwhelmingly present with a good assortment of jellies to keep things interesting. The strawberry is about as natural as a McDonald's shake, which isn't a terrible thing, but not what I could call entirely natural either. Definitely a better than usual example of this sort of drink and worth trying for the curious. https://www.soda.guide/review/dram-cardamom-black-tea/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:55:33 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/dram-cardamom-black-tea/ Slightly sweet. Immediate cardamom on the nose and the tongue gets subtle support from some tannic tea and a little umami sneaking in out of seemingly nowhere. Fascinating mix of flavors that works surprisingly well starts simple but gains complexity through the middle and well into the finish. Never gets strong but stays well away from watery. Recommended Purchased from Marigold Saint Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/dram-mushroom-cola/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:56:49 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/dram-mushroom-cola/ Slightly sweet. Interesting start is certainly cola-like but resolves to nutmeg, cinnamon and a little orange oil. Maintains the slightly alkaline sub-tone of a classic cola just enough to maintain the illusion without having any of the actual nut in the ingredient list. The flavors are subtle, but present and never watery. Unclear what the mushrooms bring to the party other than possibly a little umami in the inoffensive finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-chocolate-milk/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:10:32 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-chocolate-milk/ Quite sweet. It has been a really long time since I have had actual chocolate milk but despite that there is definite correspondence with that fading memory, even down texture somewhat. It is sweet for a near beer but the title is enough cover that I don't mind it. Still, anyone looking for something that isn't a pastry stout should definitely look elsewhere. Nice balance of cocoa and a cream-like tone pairs well with a soft carbonation. https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-orange-peel-wit/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:07:16 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-orange-peel-wit/ Medium sweet. A surprising amount of natural orange in the nose. More hops than I was expecting at the start adds a bitter core with a soft wheat shell. The flavors feel layered but cohesive through the entirety, including the medium long finish. Nice complexity though the fruit might be off-putting for some. Ok. Purchased from Marigold St. Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-american-gold/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:55:55 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/untitled-art-american-gold/ Slightly sweet. Rich and malty with just enough hops to provide a bitter backdrop without being overwhelming. Excellent mouthfeel. Probably one of the better alcohol removed beers that I've run into lately. While many have a certain tang in the finish, this maintains a full flavor all through the extended finish. Recommended. Purchased from Marigold St. Paul https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-zero-y3000/ Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:32:16 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-zero-y3000/ Very sweet. Fruitcake? Yankee Candle? Extropianism? So far those are my best guesses for what "Futuristic Flavored" tastes like. The Coke Creations line tends toward love it or hate it, and unfortunately I'm pretty firmly in the later camp on this one. The scent is odd. The flavor is more odd. The finish is long and not particularly good. Pass. Purchased from Target https://www.soda.guide/review/cockta-original/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:57:39 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cockta-original/ Very sweet. I sometimes get some of the most interesting things from the Try the World snack boxes, and this one is no exception. Apparently the Yugoslavians wanted something like Coca-Cola before it was allowed to be imported into the country and came up with their own domestic attempt flavored with dog rose hip (Rosa Canina). The start is close to a classic cola but never quite gets there, instead gaining a kind of sweet-tart overtone with a little extra tang that provides some nice depth starting in the middle. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-lemon-lime/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:16:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-lemon-lime/ Medium sweet. Starts more tartly than the usual lemon-lime soda, more like a good lemonade. The actual lemon flavor holds through the middle until some lime flavor and bitterness finally come through at the beginning of the finish. Medium long finish has slightly cardboard-y grapefruit flavors, just enough to distract but not enough to ruin. Nicely different. Ok. Purchased at Target https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-peeps-2023/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:06:44 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-peeps-2023/ I was pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to acquire any of the 2022 version of this one. I haven't been paying as much attention to the industry the past few months and I was pretty surprised to see an entire end cap of bright yellow cases at one of the local grocery stores the other week so did not want to miss out a second year. Very sweet. After opening the can my younger tasting partner said that his first impression was Play Doh from his youth which apparently came in vanilla? https://www.soda.guide/review/betty-buzz-meyer-lemon/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:52:54 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/betty-buzz-meyer-lemon/ Not sweet. Extremely simple and straight-forward lemon flavor. Citrus edges are softened slightly by a light touch of salinity. Finish is medium long but extremely pleasant. Recommended Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/de-la-calle-watermelon-jalape%C3%B1o/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:00:36 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/de-la-calle-watermelon-jalape%C3%B1o/ Quite sweet. The fermentation does change some of the flavor characteristics you would expect for a can with Watermelon and Jalapeño on the label, but the watermelon is the one that undergoes the majority of the transformation. Where the pepper retains just a touch of it's heat and most of it's grassy flavors, the watermelon mostly lends sweetness and something like a softened version of the rind. There are flavors here that I suspect quite a few Americans would regard as "off", and I'm not entirely sure they're wrong, but it is nice to be challenged sometimes. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-dreamworld/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:27:59 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-dreamworld/ Very sweet. Somewhat generic tropical fruit start has definite guava and at least one or two other flavors that I can't quite identify. The cola does show up in the middle just a little but never rises past background status. The most pleasant part is definitely the finish where the fruit slowly fades to a slightly toasty late finish that is kind of special. If only the rest of it had been as good. https://www.soda.guide/review/bravus-raspberry-gose/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:24:01 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/bravus-raspberry-gose/ Medium sweet. Where the sweetness in the Oatmeal Dark was kind of off-putting, in this Raspberry Gose it makes a lot more sense. Also there is just enough of a tartness to bring down the perceived sweetness to something much more expected from something that also has plenty of fruit going on. Speaking of which, plenty of nice raspberry flavor here that works really well and kind of sits on top of the malt base that was also unsatisfying in the Oatmeal Dark. https://www.soda.guide/review/bravus-oatmeal-dark/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:52:07 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/bravus-oatmeal-dark/ Quite sweet. Surprisingly sweet for a near beer. If it had been a fruit beer I could maybe understand, but this is supposed to be something like an Oatmeal Stout and it shouldn't be just about as sugary as a standard soda. There is some bitterness there to take the edge off the sugar, and gives some toasty notes. Those toasty notes go along with a kind of rich but odd cereal flavor that is really the major feature. https://www.soda.guide/review/moussy-peach/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:49:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moussy-peach/ Quite sweet. Identifiably peach, but with some slightly interesting overtones. The malt base is just detectable but overall pretty subtle. The start is quite fruit forward but somewhere right in the middle you aren't quite sure if there is maybe some spearmint in the mix. That slightly minty tone grows a little into the medium length fruity finish. Ok. Purchased at Holy Land Grocery, Minneapolis https://www.soda.guide/review/moussy-lemon-mint/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:51:51 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moussy-lemon-mint/ Quite sweet. Intense start with both tart lemon and a big hit of spearmint that runs through the entire experience. The malt from the na beer base does make brief appearances just before the extended, and quite minty, finish but is mostly providing a little character in the background rather than being anything like prominent. Unexpectedly soda-like for a malt beverage. Ok. Purchased at Holy Land Grocery, Minneapolis https://www.soda.guide/review/marshmallow-coca-cola/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:36:30 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/marshmallow-coca-cola/ Very sweet. Fruity start with a tiny bit of a cola backbone. I suspect that most people will be pretty confused by that fruit start given the prominent "Marshmallow" branding, but it is properly labelled that the collaborating artist is Marshmallow and the actual flavor is intended as watermelon, strawberry, and cola. The strawberry is probably the most clearly defined flavor but you have to catch it at the right moment. https://www.soda.guide/review/fit-soda-root-beer/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:39:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/fit-soda-root-beer/ Slightly sweet. The start is very classic root beer with a really heavy wintergreen flavor but immediately starts to change. The sweetness lets off and becomes fairly tangy. Not quite sour, but maybe just a touch of pucker. As quickly as the pucker arrives it drifts away into a really long, and fairly pleasant, wintergreen finish. Vanilla is quite strong in the nose but never quite makes an appearance on the tongue. https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-schisandra-berry/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:18:14 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-schisandra-berry/ Slightly sweet. Resin, black pepper, and a little bit of wood are the primary flavors. Slightly tangy. Comes across as quite herbal despite being derived from a fruit. Medium finish tastes like the best parts of a tea shop. Recommended. Purchased from Woodlake Market https://www.soda.guide/review/fit-soda-sparkling-citrus/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:17:49 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/fit-soda-sparkling-citrus/ Medium sweet. Nicely tangy start. The non-specific citrus is featured right away with a touch of lime bitterness. Long time readers will be familiar with my comparison of some citrus sodas to floor cleaner, and unfortunately that comparison is more apt than usual since this one comes with a fairly strong chlorine flavor and odor. I poured some into a wide mouth glass to sit for a bit. If it is actual chlorine than the pour and access to circulating air should cause the chemical to evaporate. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-gold/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:05:37 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-gold/ Very sweet. Artificial candied pineapple nearly from start to extremely long finish. Fairly mild acid. Ends with a touch more than a hint of the classic Mountain Dew finish. Ok. Purchased from Holiday Station #3841 https://www.soda.guide/review/rivella-kalorienarm/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:15:13 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/rivella-kalorienarm/ Quite sweet. Quite herbal with a slightly bitter edge. Comes across slightly fruit-like, somewhere between a candy and medicinal orange. Most like a very mild version of Moxy. Definitely interesting. Ok. Purchased from Marieke Gouda https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-lemonade/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:55:56 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-lemonade/ Very sweet. Sharp lemon start with fairly nice citrus structure and nice sugar through the middle trends toward muddled candy sweetener in the relatively short finish. If it wasn't for that finish this would be kind of spectacular. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-cucumber/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:15:58 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-cucumber/ Medium sweet. If this had been labelled an apple soda I would have said it was pretty good. As a cucumber soda however, it's a mixed bag. The start is pure apple with a little bit of cucumber shadow. The cucumber shows a bit more in the middle but then fades away before the long apple finish. I think if you label a flavor this distinctly, you need to follow through and they really didn't here. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-banana-cream/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:34:13 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-banana-cream/ Quite sweet. The flavor is best described as a fairly classic banana pudding. While absolutely not the texture of a pudding, it does still feel round and soft in the mouth. The start comes across as exceptionally rich, thinning slightly in the middle, but filling out again for a medium long finish. Quite remarkable. Recommended. Tip: Try it in a float with either chocolate or vanilla ice cream! Purchased directly from Olipop https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-ungin-tonic/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:18:38 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-ungin-tonic/ NOTE: Chill thoroughly before opening the can. All of the room temperature cans I have opened have gushed significantly. Medium sweet. In order of appearance, there is a flash of juniper followed by a tang of quinine that is then overwhelmed by an unfortunately floor-cleaner-ish lime, all surrounding a somewhat bitter core. In spite of itself, I do mostly like it, but the flavors fight more than blend and the citrus in particular is just loud without saying anything. https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-burnt-orange/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:08:28 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-burnt-orange/ NOTE: Chill thoroughly before opening the can. All of the room temperature cans I have opened have gushed significantly. Slightly sweet. A well structured flavor profile with a defined clove base, layers of herbal tones tops off with jasmine, all while surrounding a floating lightly bitter core. The flavor is remarkably stable from start to finish, possibly due to the predominance of clove throughout. Might be the closest I've gotten to a good craft mocktail in a can. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-classic-grape/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:09:03 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-classic-grape/ Quite sweet. Initially starts exactly as labelled, somewhat uncannily. The sweetener blend pokes out in a few places but provide interest and context for the rest of the experience instead of being distracting. Fade to the finish is steep to a murmur of minimal flavors that hang around for awhile. In some ways it feels like you start from a typical grape soda and see a series of mutations into something somewhat different, and possibly better. https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-earl-grey/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:09:22 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/greenbar-earl-grey/ NOTE: Chill thoroughly before opening the can. All of the room temperature cans I have opened have gushed significantly. Slightly sweet. Fragrant bergamot, clove, nutmeg and some other more elusive spices emphasize a lovely tea base. For a carbonated beverage the mouthfeel is remarkably soft and lush. Spice mix remains strong through the middle and clove-heavy medium finish adding some resiny tones along the way. Pretty distinct from a standard RTD tea and I think is pretty successful at positioning itself by both flavor and packaging as something kind of special. https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-grapefruit/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:50:22 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-grapefruit/ Medium sweet. The grapefruit and apple cider vinegar are so close to working well together. The start is moderately sharp but appropriate with really nice grapefruit up front and prominent. That sharpness though is two toned which ends up being distracting rather than giving depth. The middle has some nice esters from the peel that actually compliment the stevia flavors that start to come through. Moderate finish has a touch more stevia than I would like, but is inoffensive. https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-apple/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:51:09 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-apple/ Slightly sweet. Interesting trying this flavor in the context of the Blackberry flavor earlier today, where the apple tones that were distracting there really come into their own here, and you can see how they got there from here. Fruit first start has cider and floral apple notes with a pleasant light tartness. The fruit runs through the middle and extended finish mostly unchanged, though with a little bloom in the middle. https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-blackberry/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:16:59 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-blackberry/ Slightly sweet. As usual with Wave the listed fruit flavor is mostly in the nose. Starts somewhat generically fruit-like with a subtle but detectable apple flavor that never quite goes away. Blackberry is present in the middle and fairly long end, giving a very slight tang that adds some depth. Ok. Purchased from Wave Soda https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-strawberry-lemonade/ Fri, 27 May 2022 17:53:23 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-strawberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. Pretty sharp start that is more lemon by feel than by flavor. Quick transition to pretty natural strawberry in the middle with a substantial bloom. Lemon finally shows up some in the medium-long finish, though still dominated by the berry. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-blueberry-lemonade/ Thu, 26 May 2022 13:47:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-blueberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. Fairly sharp citrus start adds decent, nearly natural, berry fairly quickly. The blueberry and lemon never quite meld, but coexist fairly nicely. Finish is somewhat long and fine, if a bit candy-ish. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-purple-thunder/ Wed, 25 May 2022 18:58:55 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-purple-thunder/ Currently in limited release to Circle K and affiliated stores in North America. Very sweet. Possibly the best color for a soda I've ever seen. It's this really lovely jewel-toned blue shading just a bit into purple. Really gorgeous. Strong berry start establishes itself well, blooms nicely in the middle, and catches a hint of the classic citrus Dew just before the long berry finish. Kind of shockingly good considering the branding. https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-blueberry/ Tue, 24 May 2022 13:59:29 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-blueberry/ Slightly sweet. Plenty of blueberry in the nose. Flavor is more fructose than fruit. There is fruit there, but not something really specific on the tongue. It's nearly all in the nose. Medium long finish finally shows some really lovely natural fruit in the moments before it trails off. Ok. Purchased from Wave Soda https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-raspberry-lemonade/ Mon, 23 May 2022 15:36:49 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-sparkling-raspberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. It's interesting to contrast this against the non-sparkling version that I reviewed earlier today. The start is considerably more sharp, featuring the lemon quite a bit more with the raspberry much less prominent throughout. The candy tones present in the still version is also much less prominent in the the sparkling version which makes the whole experience quite a bit better. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-raspberry-lemonade/ Mon, 23 May 2022 12:48:40 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-raspberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. Pretty good blend of lemon and raspberry turns out to probably be the best of the four varieties in this line. Somewhat sharp but not quite tart, and certainly not sour. The raspberry is most prominent in the middle, with lemon start and end. The whole thing has a bit of a candy-like sweetness that detracts from the overall experience and pretty much cancels out any of the decent natural flavors that are clearly present. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-blueberry-lemonade/ Fri, 20 May 2022 14:48:58 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-blueberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. Acidity and light tang from a pretty classic lemonade are mostly subsumed by blueberry flavor that might just be on the wrong side of the uncanny valley. Hard to tell if that's from the added flavors or possibly an interaction with the preservatives. I want to like it a lot, but it just keeps on not being quite what I hope it would be. Maybe just toning down the sweetness would bring it more in focus? https://www.soda.guide/review/nitro-pepsi/ Thu, 19 May 2022 17:46:53 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/nitro-pepsi/ Note: Before trying either of the Nitro Pepsi flavors it is worth reading through some notes on my other blog. Very sweet. Fantastic foam, not quite as great fluid. Classic sharp cola with a much softer bubble make for a decent soda, though for some reason the plain cola flavor comes across as a LOT more sweet than the vanilla variety. It seems pretty clear to me that extra sweetness is at least partially to blame for the more pronounceably flat affect. https://www.soda.guide/review/nitro-pepsi-vanilla/ Thu, 19 May 2022 12:46:39 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/nitro-pepsi-vanilla/ Note: Before trying either of the Nitro Pepsi flavors it is worth reading through some notes on my other blog. Very sweet. Cola start has a just enough vanilla to be noticeable but isn't overpowered. The foam is absolutely the best part, consume as much of that as possible. It is delightfully creamy and has a lovely flavor. The soda itself is probably going to be considered by many to be "flat", but the nitrogen bubbles are definitely present, just much more subtle than the CO2 bubbles most people are used to and expect. https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-yuzu-unsweetened/ Thu, 19 May 2022 10:52:21 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-yuzu-unsweetened/ Slightly sweet. Bright and clean citrus from start through the pleasantly long finish. Very full flavors can seem muted compared to the sweetened varieties. Fairly tangy, just on the edge of sour. Recommended. Purchased from Moshi https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry-lemonade/ Wed, 18 May 2022 17:00:25 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry-lemonade/ Very sweet. Fresh strawberry works pretty well with the lemonade base, blunting the acidity a bit. Fruit really blooms in the middle before getting lost in a fairly muddled medium-length finish. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-lemonade/ Wed, 18 May 2022 11:03:43 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-lemonade/ Very sweet. Fairly pure simple lemonade. Lightly tangy. Very slight candy tone distracts lightly, but isn't too bad. Surprisingly short finish is a little industrial. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-red-shiso-apple/ Wed, 18 May 2022 09:24:08 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-red-shiso-apple/ Quite sweet. Yuzu sharpness is tempered with a hint of apple. Not having had shiso before I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking for but there there is an additional herbal, somewhat peppery, layer on top I don't remember from the original yuzu flavor. Finish is surprisingly sparse given the lushness that is present in the main body, and pleasantly hangs on for quite awhile. Recommended. Purchased from Moshi https://www.soda.guide/review/green-lemon-lime/ Sun, 15 May 2022 12:46:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/green-lemon-lime/ Quite sweet. I keep on going back and forth between calling this a twist on a classic lemon-lime soda, and being somewhat disappointed by the lack of blend with the stevia. Closer to Mountain Dew than to Sprite, just as a point of comparison. Starts somewhat sharp but gets flattened by the sweetener. Finish is okay but runs a bit long. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-mango/ Sun, 15 May 2022 10:28:57 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-mango/ Slightly sweet. How to make Wave soda in 7 easy steps: Purchase a can of good mango nectar and caffeine pills. Open the can of nectar and pour into a container. Crush one half of a caffeine pill into powder. Dilute the mango nectar 3 to 1 with water. Add caffeine powder. Mix well. Serve cold. Ok. Purchased from Wave Soda https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-lime-lemon/ Sat, 14 May 2022 14:37:45 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-lime-lemon/ Medium sweet. I have a terrible time calling this by it's name since every other soda like it has the fruits in the other order. Lovely citrus start, predominantly lime, works nicely with the vinegar for a sharp acidity without being too strong. Finish does come off a bit floor cleaner-ish but works pretty well. At some point the finish transitions to slightly woody that could be nicer. Ok. Purchased from Vina Prebiotic Sodas https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-strawberry-vanilla/ Sat, 14 May 2022 13:44:02 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-strawberry-vanilla/ Medium sweet. The fruit starts present but not strong with possibly the vanilla being slightly more prominent. A bit more fruit in the middle and extended finish. Another really good example of their novel sweetener working really well with the flavors but the whole thing comes across somewhat muted. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-byte/ Sat, 14 May 2022 12:00:29 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-byte/ I have to be honest: I did stay up late and ordered my box as soon as they went on sale. Turns out I probably didn't have to be quite so diligent. It was fun to at least feel like I was getting in early on something even if I didn't get to trying it until today. It should be noted that the packaging is great. Everything from the pixelated font to the "Player 1" and "Player 2" labels on the insert holding the cans is really well put together and it was a ton of fun opening the box. https://www.soda.guide/review/big-drop-galactic/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:34:20 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/big-drop-galactic/ Not sweet. Dark, roasted, and slightly bitter with some good complexity. Has a lot of coffee tones and some dark chocolate. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-ginger-fizz/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:31:34 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-ginger-fizz/ Medium sweet. Natural ginger is offset slightly by the sweetener blend in an odd way. Not bad odd, but definitely odd. Almost comes across as minty? Minimal fire. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-ringo/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:40:36 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-ringo/ Medium sweet. Light natural apple flavor with just a bit of tartness to make it interesting. They do a pretty good job of letting the fruit do all the work here. The extra sugar is modest enough to accentuate and not over-power the natural fructose. Really well done. Recommended. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-lemon-elderflower/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:26:13 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-lemon-elderflower/ Slightly sweet. Starts citrus adjacent with floral flavors fading in. Long finish features the elderflower somewhat strongly. Interestingly complex, though I'm not entirely sure it actually works. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/cape-cod-ginger-pineapple/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:59:42 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cape-cod-ginger-pineapple/ Quite sweet. Light natural ginger start without any fire. Subtle fruit shows in the middle, complimenting the ginger without overpowering it. Not as acidic as you'd expect from natural pineapple. Overall really well integrated. Recommended. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-pomegranate/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:13:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vina-pomegranate/ Medium sweet. Intense start frontloaded with huge fruit and a little bit of pucker. The stevia is a bit more prominent in the middle than I would normally like but does work well with the floral aspects of the pomegranate. The finish is extremely long and mostly pleasantly perfumey but just enough bitterness to seem very slightly off. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-white-peach/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:20:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-white-peach/ Very sweet. Sharp and deep yuzu start. Peach barely peeks through in the middle before giving a marginally better showing in the finish, but this is mostly a yuzu show from start to extended finish. Somewhat disappointed there wasn't more peach so it's hard to recommend this over their original yuzu flavor, but might have enough extra flavors for some people. Still, can't go wrong with either so far. Pretty amazing. https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-seville-orange/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:27:06 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-seville-orange/ Slightly sweet. Bright citrus that strikes an interesting balance between natural and artificial orange flavors. Other than adding some floral notes in the middle, is fairly simple and straightforward. Very long finish is not quite what I had hoped. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/brother-pauls-cure-all-cola/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:30:26 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/brother-pauls-cure-all-cola/ Sugarbomb. Nice herbal aromatics in the nose are immediately blasted away by the overwhelming sweetness. A wash of candy-like flavors thoroughly smother the hints of cola, cinnamon, caramel, and all-spice that are clearly in the base. Finish is somewhere between nice cola and acrid baby-aspirin. Some real potential, but squandered by just too much candy. Pass Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-mikan/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:44:43 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-mikan/ Slightly sweet. Rich natural citrus flavor is fairly simple but retains all the characteristics of a satsuma/mikan fruit with some acid and a nice tang from the memory of the peel. Finish is long but nice. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-first-ride/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:34:53 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-first-ride/ Slight sweet. The coffee hits hard and strong, but with enough sweetness to blunt the bitterness. Probably closer to an espresso than drip. Reasonable depth from some malt integrates really well. Compares really well to RTD cold brew coffees, but with a slightly different flavor profile. Recommended. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-pomegranate/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:19:36 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-pomegranate/ Medium sweet. Nicely captures a decent fruit flavor from start to finish, with just enough of the floral characteristics of pomegranate to seem somewhat natural. Lacks the tannins in the real fruit, which is nice in some ways. Long finish. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/deep-elder/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:24:31 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/deep-elder/ Medium sweet. Floral start is fairly rich without being too powerful. Citrus is present mostly with a light acid but does contribute a bit of flavor mostly in the middle. The elderflower persists through the somewhat long finish that is somewhat muddled by the sweeteners. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-yuzu/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:02:27 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moshi-yuzu/ Quite sweet. Bright and accurate citrus explodes from the start, ripens in the middle, and lingers exceedingly pleasantly in the extended finish. Very slightly tart, but not enough for a true pucker. Lightly acidic enough for the hint of an edge. Fragrant nose. Over all just pretty much stunningly good. Highly Recommended. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-root-beer/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:27:37 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-root-beer/ Medium sweet. I was pretty skeptical about this flavor working with the vinegar base after trying their cola, but I'm pleasantly surprised at the result. Starts a little sweet and then adds just a little bit of tartness from the vinegar before a lovely herbal spice comes through with lots of vanilla. The finish is nearly short, but a very slightly sour presence remains for awhile longer. Nicely different. Highly recommended. https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-grapefruit/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:27:07 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-grapefruit/ Slightly sweet. Starts with sharp natural grapefruit with medium acid but gains a fairly odd flavor in the middle that grows through the finish and persists for quite awhile. Something like powdered sugar maybe? Certainly candy-like. Would otherwise be a very nice carbonated and unsweetened grapefruit soda, but hard to get past that odd flavor. Pass. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-tangerine/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:59:23 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wave-tangerine/ Slightly sweet. Bright natural citrus with just enough acid runs from start to medium-long finish. Fairly uncomplicated. I can't quite put my finger on it, but over all comes across as somewhat unsatisfying. Definitely not bad, but maybe just: Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/honest-yerba-mate-strawberry-pomegranate/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:12:51 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/honest-yerba-mate-strawberry-pomegranate/ Slightly sweet. Interesting start is both sweet and slightly bitter before the full tones of both the fruit and the earthy matcha open up in the middle. Flavors definitely meld well and provide quite a complicated and well structured palate. Finish is long and features the matcha more than anything. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/ursa-minor-na-time-na-where/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:48:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/ursa-minor-na-time-na-where/ Not sweet. Pretty classic cream ale with a malty start and a touch of hops bitterness at the end. A little bit of a tinny taste over the top, but not incredibly noticeable. Long bread-y finish. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/szzl-peach-perfect/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:23:06 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/szzl-peach-perfect/ Medium sweet. Somewhat complicated start with the almost natural fruit nearly overpowered by a somewhat woody tea flavor. The fruit briefly wins out in the middle before the tea returns for a bow in the finish. The flavors never quite meld through the whole experience but don't fight either. Fairly short and almost clean finish. Interesting. Ok. Purchased from Snackmagic https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-nada/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:41:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-nada/ Quite sweet. Deep and rich flavor from start to finish is similar to both tamarind and black tea. Just tart enough to be called somewhat sharp, but not enough to call it sour. I suspect this is the kind of soda that people will either love or hate, but is absolutely worth trying. Recommended. Purchased from the Xoca website https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-mint/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:41:52 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-mint/ Quite sweet. Tart start from the cacao juice eventually lets a light spearmint surface and float over the complex extended finish. The mint really highlights aspects of the cacao juice nicely rather than covering it up. Recommended Purchased from the Xoca website https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-starlight-zero-sugar/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:44:10 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-starlight-zero-sugar/ Very sweet. Most of the things I said in the review of the sugared variety applies here. I think the artificial sweetener blend might work slightly better. The "subtle cooling sensation" feels slightly less out of place among the inherently artificial NutraSweet and AceK flavors. Ok. Purchased from Walmart Supercenter in Brooklyn Park, MN https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-starlight/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:39:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coke-starlight/ Very sweet. Coke has done pretty well in getting people to ask a pretty odd question the past few weeks: "What does 'space' taste like?" It's not hard to see why since the can actually does say "Space Flavored" on the label. I got a pack of both the regular sugar and zero sugar varieties the first week they were out and I've been trying to answer that question myself ever since. https://www.soda.guide/review/cape-cod-ginger-mango/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:21:44 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cape-cod-ginger-mango/ Medium sweet. Some beverages really straddle the line between juice, soda, or whatever and this is a perfectly good example. It would be easy to categorize this with their competitor down the coast but this comes across less as a soda than as a juice, justifying the label of "ginger beverage". Raw ginger is very prominent in the start, though with little fire. Natural mango layers in shortly after the start, though a more tart version then you might expect. https://www.soda.guide/review/hatsune-miku-blueberry/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:27:27 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hatsune-miku-blueberry/ Very sweet, though bordering on Sugarbomb. So much more floral than I was expecting. The flavor is an odd, but not unpleasant, mix between natural apple, lychee, and artifical blueberry. Hits strongly floral at the start, moving through the fruits in the middle and end, then resolving into a lightly floral very long finish. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/duff-a-lorange/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:49:55 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/duff-a-lorange/ Quite sweet. Definitely orange-ish flavor though has more in common with a cheap orange flavored candy than anything natural. Slightly tangy which adds some depth to an otherwise pretty lackluster soda. Mercifully brief finish. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/paul-frank-sweet-sour/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:28:59 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/paul-frank-sweet-sour/ Very sweet. Nicely sharp acid without being overpowering provides a good backdrop for nice lemon flavors. Hints of maybe a berry-ish fruit make vague appearances, but if the word "strawberry" wasn't on the label I'm not sure I would have noticed. Extended and nicely complicated lemon finish. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-goku/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:07:21 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-goku/ Very sweet. Reasonably good classic orange soda. Not much bitterness, but does have some around the edges. Finish is long but fine. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-buu/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:53:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-buu/ Quite sweet. Floral and fruit in equal parts tries pretty hard to stay true to a natural flavor but gets stuck a little bit in an uncanny valley. Floral lingers pleasantly for quite awhile but does fade. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-future-trunks/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:01:55 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-future-trunks/ Quite sweet. Classic artificial grape soda for the most part. The finish is slightly odd in that it fades from the center to nothing very quickly. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-vegeta/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:03:48 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/ocean-bomb-vegeta/ Very sweet. The label says "vanilla", but that's not what I'm tasting. Fairly acidic, almost citrus-like but never really resolves into much beyond "sweet". Maybe "vaguely flavored" is the best description? I suspect the use of the word vanilla on the labelling should have been "plain". Finish is candy-like and lingers a maybe a touch too long. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/dbz-lemon-lime/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:53:21 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/dbz-lemon-lime/ Very sweet. Light, bright, and citrusy. A bit more lemon than lime, for all that it's mostly a pretty good generic citrus soda. Closer to 7-Up than to Sprite. Decent finish. Ok. Purchased at FYE Maplewood Mall https://www.soda.guide/review/care-bears-strawberry/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:02:02 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/care-bears-strawberry/ Not sweet. It is interesting to note that the label lists both My Private Label and Ginseng UP, which gives some idea where some of their formulations are being sourced. Just opening the bottle releases very fragrant artificial strawberry, with the actual flavor a pretty close match. Stays fragrant in the mouth all the way through the extended finish and has a few different tones that appear at different times including pepper, musk, and dill. https://www.soda.guide/review/gpk-nuclear-sunrise/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:58:29 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/gpk-nuclear-sunrise/ Very sweet. Surprisingly, a very good example of a classic orange soda. Checking the packaging, the white label provider appears to be My Private Label who pretty clearly know how to make a good soda. Clean orange flavor from start to medium long finish. Good cane sugar ensures that finish is pretty clean. Surprisingly good for something that I was expecting to be sold primarily for the Garbage Pail Kids branding and nothing else. https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-blackberry-jam/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:28:50 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-blackberry-jam/ Medium sweet. I am conflicted. Unlike the Sour Blueberry this one is much closer to the flavor of the natural fruit. At the same time it's also kind of a generic "berry" flavor. It would be nice if I had another can of the blueberry so I could do a blind tasting because I'm really not sure I could tell the difference unprompted. That little bit of extra flavor though does bump this past "fine" to decent. https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-white-grape/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:44:27 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-white-grape/ Medium sweet. Picture in your mind the classic grape soda: Nehi, Buddy's, Boots, Fanta, whatever. Now, imagine there is a dial on the bottle (because of course it's in a glass bottle) that is currently set to 11 out of 10. Turn that dial down to a 4 or 5 and you get this. The classic grape flavor is still there but it comes across as both lush and comforting. The sweetness is present but not pushy. https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-sour-blueberry/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:56:05 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-sour-blueberry/ Medium sweet. Perhaps slightly tart, but hardly sour. Plenty of fruit, and I suppose it is vaguely blueberry like. Certainly blue and berry anyway. This is not to say it's bad. It's just... fine? Short finish. Ok. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-toasted-coconut/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:08:07 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-toasted-coconut/ Slightly sweet. The flavor is deceptive in that it is mostly in the nose, so in the mouth while it smells like it should be really full, rich, and creamy coconut, in the mouth it feels thin and lacking. Really long, slightly sour finish. Pass. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-gingery-ale/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:58:47 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-gingery-ale/ Quite sweet. Definitely ginger, but a fairly light natural flavor without any fire. Slightly peppery. Maybe a little bit too similar to Canada Dry? Ok. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-pear-elderflower/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:46:38 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-pear-elderflower/ Medium sweet. Well defined pear and perfumy floral quickly trade places smoothly through the middle. Pear starts but the elderflower is strong near the finish before both evaporate surprisingly quickly when the liquid is gone, leaving a subtly pear-skin flavored extended finish. Recommended. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-lemon-verbena/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:45:09 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-lemon-verbena/ Medium sweet. A pretty good example of the difference between true citrus and aloysia citrodora. Where a typical lemonade or lemon-lime soda would be more clearly single noted and acidic, this has some subtle herbal depth that rounds out the flavor profile of an otherwise understated soda. Lovely finish. Recommended Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-young-mango/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:10:43 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-young-mango/ Quite sweet. Identifiably mango but sharper than I usually expect, which is where I suspect the "young" in the name comes from. The start is somewhat tart before mellowing out in the middle and fading till a somewhat creamy medium length finish. Ok. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-orange-nectarine/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:32:17 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-orange-nectarine/ Medium sweet. I really don't mean this to be too negative, and I will grant that it has been probably a couple of decades since I've had what I'm about to compare this to, but in a lot of ways this is pretty much carbonated Tang. I always enjoyed Tang so that isn't a bad thing in my book but it is difficult to not make the comparison. The place where the flavor deviates is in the finish where the nectarine comes through and lasts for quite awhile. https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-extra-peach/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:04:13 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-extra-peach/ Medium sweet. A surprisingly dry take on a fruit flavor like peach. The initial sweetness evaporates quickly leaving the floral fruit behind for a really long finish. Strongly reminiscent of a really good bellini I had many years ago. Recommended. Purchased from United Sodas of America https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-strawberry-basil/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:35:30 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/usoa-strawberry-basil/ Medium sweet. Fruit and basil start has a little bit of white pepper. The fruit is pretty close to natural, though more like the huge and slightly bland strawberries from the grocery store than the intensely flavored wild varieties. In a lot of ways that's kind of how the soda is flavored: laid back and not intense. The flavors are very present but speak without shouting. Very long, remarkably clean, but also mild finish. https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-waffles-syrup/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:47:15 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-waffles-syrup/ Very sweet. Candy start obscures any actual flavor until maple finally shows up in the middle and hangs in just through the beginning of the finish. Butter does appear but is generally elusive. Mostly this just tastes like medium grade sugar. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/tealixer-sweet-water/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:20:51 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/tealixer-sweet-water/ Marketing is a funny thing. When a particular product or type of product is selling very well there is a tendency for other companies to come up with "new" products that are labelled and marketed like the new hotness so they can get in on the fad. Tealixer's line of "Herbal Sparkling Water" would have been labelled as a "Sparkling Herbal Tea" not even 10 years ago when that market segment was more popular. https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-cranberry/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:42:19 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/pura-cranberry/ Medium sweet. Superficially I can see why they call this cranberry but I find it lacking in the character of the real fruit, though no more than the usual way so many artificial and "natural" fruit flavors only vaguely resemble the real thing. That said, it is a nice cranberry-adjacent berry flavor and even more pleasant that it is not overwhelmed by the sugar. Finish is very long but inoffensive. Simple. https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-ginger/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:50:38 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/xoca-ginger/ Quite sweet. Sharp natural ginger start joins with an interestingly tart fruit flavor that isn't quite like anything I've tried before. Something like a less-sweet tamarind? Hints of bitterness around the edges add to the herbal depth of an already complicated brew. Fruit diminishes quickly in the moderately long finish that continues to feature ginger. Quite delightful. Recommended. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-dandelion-ginger/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:00:46 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rishi-dandelion-ginger/ Not sweet. Natural ginger suffused with complex bitter and earthy flavors present a challenge to anyone who read the label text and expected something different from the use of the term "ginger beer". The bitterness, which I suspect is from the dandelion root, is very present but also not overpowering. More like a slightly over-steeped black tea than coffee or an IPA. Medium fire lingers a bit longer than expected and is apparently capsaicin boosted with chili peppers according to the ingredients. https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-root-beer-vanilla-bean/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:53:32 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-root-beer-vanilla-bean/ Very sweet. While present, the usual wintergreen and other flavors from the root beer are quite muted and hard to discern over the fairly strong vanilla flavors along with a little bit of burnt sugar and caramel. More caramel into the medium length finish. Fairly nice as a vanilla cream soda. Dissappointing as a root beer. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-strawberry-daiquiri/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:38:58 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-strawberry-daiquiri/ Very sweet. Kind of an interesting blend between a lemon-lime and strawberry soda. Neither side really takes precedence but neither do they quite blend fully either. Would probably be better with 1/2 the sugar. Oddly long citrus-like finish. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-blue-cheese-dressing/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:25:19 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-blue-cheese-dressing/ Very sweet. I really did not know what to expect from this one. The likely outcome of course was that it was going to be terrible in some very creative way, but to my somewhat incredible surprise this is actually kind of good. Picture in your mind the flavor of a rich Maytag or Stilton and strip away the creamy parts leaving the funky flavors from the mold. Then pair that with a reasonably nice highly sweetened carbonated water. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-zero-spark/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:43:11 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-zero-spark/ Very sweet. Starts with sharp lemon and pretty quickly gains nice raspberry. The sweetener blend appears fairly quickly afterward, seeping in slowly at first and eventually resolving to an ever present candy presence in the mouth. The main flavors fade fairly quickly in the finish, but the sweetener blend lingers. The usual trademark Mountain Dew finish was noticeably absent, which may be better or worse for different people. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-marshmallow/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:32:56 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-marshmallow/ Very sweet. Mostly a fairly classic vanilla cream soda but with a tiny bit of caramel for a slight burnt sugar flavor along with faint hints of coconut. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-sangria/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:31:06 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-sangria/ Very sweet. I'm generally a big fan of sangria in it's many forms. It varies so much depending on so many factors it can be hard to pin down what specifically makes a good sangria, but to me it has to start with good wine and good fruit. So far it's been rare to get a really good example in a soda, but it has happened. Based on the other Kiddie Cocktails soda from Blue Sun I had some hope that this one might be pretty decent, but it didn't quite meet that bar. https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-upside-down/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:45:43 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-upside-down/ Something Bowl Sunday 5/5 Not sweet. Like the Hairless Dog Lager earlier today this is hop forward. The difference then is in degree, not kind. Where the Hairless Dog used a big hammer, Athletic instead adds enough to be assertive but not enough to be abrasive. Floral notes develop in the middle and the finish is like dry honey. Recommended. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-cerveza-athletica/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:45:41 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-cerveza-athletica/ Something Bowl Sunday 3/5 Not sweet. Lightly malted and fairly clean with just enough depth to be interesting. Other than the alcohol it's really similar to a Corona. Recommended. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-all-out/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:45:39 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/athletic-all-out/ Something Bowl Sunday 4/5 Not sweet. Roasted malts are the star and they do shine pretty well. Slightly toasted bitter edge brings character and adds to the depth. A little more thin that I normally like my stouts, but works ok here. Not perfect, but worth it. Recommended. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/bauhaus-nah-amber/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:07:15 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/bauhaus-nah-amber/ Something Bowl Sunday 2/5 Not sweet. Quite malty with just a bit of a bitter edge from some hops. Plenty of depth. Finish comes off slightly metallic unfortunately. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/hairless-dog-citra-lager/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:45:59 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/hairless-dog-citra-lager/ Something Bowl Sunday 1/5 Slightly sweet. Overpowering hops nearly obliterates everything else though some malt comes through eventually. IPA lovers looking for a non-alcoholic beer might enjoy this but far too hoppy for something labelled a "lager". Pass. Purchased from Top Ten Liquors Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-peach-cobbler/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:14:11 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-peach-cobbler/ Very sweet. Even from the scent you can tell they went hard on the butter flavor and taking a sip brings that sharply into focus. The peach comes through under a blanket of the butter eventually, maybe not muffled, but certainly well wrapped. Probably one of the better implementations of artificial butter flavor in a soda that I've run across. It feels like it's missing spices. When I have real peach cobbler I expect nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and possibly all-spice but this is just butter and peach. https://www.soda.guide/review/hanks-citrus/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:57:06 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/hanks-citrus/ Very sweet. Non-specific citrus with elements of lemon, lime, and a little grapefruit. Slightly buttery. Lingering finish is fine. Ok. Purchased from Noll Hardware https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-exposed/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:17:38 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-exposed/ Medium sweet. Quite chunky. Strongly floral start is inoffensively perfumey, almost rose but clearly something different. Honey comes through in the middle and lasts into the finish. Generally well-blended flavors work nicely all through. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-watermelon/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:25:13 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-watermelon/ Medium sweet. I always have trouble with "watermelon" flavored sodas. They hardly ever taste anything like any actual watermelon I've ever had. This particular example is a bit more perfumey than most along with the more typical melon-like flavors that I associate with this category of flavor. All of it blends really nicely with the light vinegar base that is a bit more obvious here than it has been with the other Poppi flavors. https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-huckleberry/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:20:22 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-huckleberry/ Very sweet. Candied slightly-generic berry flavor is pretty straight forward and unambiguious. Has just a touch of depth in the middle with a hint of black pepper. Narrowly avoids being syrupy but also steers well clear of any semblence of actual fruit. Surprisingly good and relatively short finish. Very close to being great but ends up just: Ok. Purchased from Northern Soda Company https://www.soda.guide/review/rc-cola/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:12:03 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rc-cola/ Quite sweet. The also-ran of The Great Cola Wars, I've always thought of RC as under rated in comparison to the big two. It has a lot of the flavor characteristics of Coke Classic with little hints of cinnamon and all spice, while also maintaining the sharper cola flavor of Pepsi, all while coming across as less sweet than either even though the actual sugar content is right in the middle with 34mg per 12oz to Pepsi's 30mg and Coke Classic's 39mg. https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-peachy-orange/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:37:37 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-peachy-orange/ Very sweet. I can see what they were going for, I just don't think they got there. Near the finish you catch a solid glimpse of the classic orange soda base but everything prior to that is kind of a muddled mess. There are flashes of peach and flashes of orange but mostly it comes across as fruit-like sweetness rather than anything else. Ok. Purchased from Northern Soda Company https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-classic-cola/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:54:29 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-classic-cola/ Medium sweet. The familiar cola flavor is there, but more muted than expected. The sweetener blend never quite melds with the cola flavors, instead competing. Long, slightly rancid, and quite unfortunate finish. Pass. Purchased from King's County Market - Andover https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-minn-aloha/ Sat, 29 Jan 2022 13:16:08 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-minn-aloha/ Very sweet. Labelled as a passionfruit, orange, and guava flavored soda I can see what they were going for and in the usual way they are not subtle about their flavors. I won't swear by this since it has been at least a couple of decades since I've tasted it, but from what I remember this is at least strongly reminiscent of Juicy Fruit gum. Or possibly one of the many "Tutti Fruity" ice cream flavors or gumballs I remember from the 80's. https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-orange/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:53:06 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-orange/ Slightly sweet. Could be carbonated orange juice and, other than some notes from the sweetener blend and the lack of pulp, it could be at least slightly difficult to tell the difference blind. Sort of an amazing achievement. I'm not sure if that is better commentary about modern juice flavor packs or the engineering behind this soda, mostly likely both. Absolutely worth trying. Recommended. Purchased from Cub Foods Har Mar https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-raspberry-rose/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:15:32 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-raspberry-rose/ Medium sweet. Strong, fresh raspberry start with just enough tartness. Similar to the Strawbery Lemon flavor, I suspect the pleasant pucker is coming from the vinegar instead of the fruit but here it is much more successful and extremely well integrated. Floral notes arrive eventually if you look for them and, thankfully, do not overpower like some rose water concoctions tend to do. It's very subtle but adds a nice depth to the very extended, but very pleasant, finish. https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-strawberry-lemon/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:59:56 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-strawberry-lemon/ Quite sweet. As with their Ginger Lime flavor the sweetener is hard to place, but in this blend the vinegar has either retained more of it's edge or maybe it's just borrowing from the very prominent lemon. Either way, the berry lightly gilds the underlying sharpness but never quite melds the competeing flavors. The finish isn't quite bad, but is at best muddled and slightly off putting. Pass. Purchased from Cub Foods Har Mar https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-ginger-lime/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:56:27 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/poppi-ginger-lime/ Medium sweet. I debated quite a bit before deciding on medium for the sweetness. On first sip the lime is very prominent, and strong enough to come across as artificial despite all of the packaging and website text protests to the contrary. I could find the ginger if I looked for it, as it mostly is expressed by a nice, slightly woody tone in the back of the mouth. But the rest of the flavor profile was more elusive. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-sweet-lightning/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:58:13 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-sweet-lightning/ I honestly haven't been to a KFC in at least 10 years, and probably longer than that, however on the occasion of the release of the Beyond Nuggets at our local KFC it was a good excuse to pop in. (Worth mentioning, The nuggets are quite good.) Between that and not watching the Mtn Dew scene very closely I was a little surprised to see this option in the soda fountain. https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-strawberry-rhubarb/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:23:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-strawberry-rhubarb/ Very sweet. Classic artificial strawberry start then adds a fair bit of pucker from the "rhubarb" while lacking in any additional flavor from that purported ingredient. Lacks depth. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/weihenstephaner/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:15:25 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/weihenstephaner/ Not sweet. A pretty good example of a fairly malty lager. Low bitterness. One of the most normal tasting non-alcoholic beers I've run across. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/tost-rose/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:25:10 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/tost-rose/ Medium sweet. Nicely off-dry where a good portion of the sweetness is provided by the flavor rather than actual sugars. Light ginger manages to accentuate tannins from the tea while the elderberry provides some fruit and floral complexity on top but unfortunately never quite manages to blend between the two layers. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/rummy/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:34:56 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/rummy/ Very sweet. From the label I had been expecting something closer to Ting or Squirt but the actual flavor contains a lot more lemon/lime than grapefruit. Very round, but not quite syrupy, mouthfeel. I think the most accurate description might be "Sprite + Grapefruit" and the addition does add quite a bit to the sum. Relatively clean finish with some lingering grapefruit essence. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-vanilla-root-beer/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:24:28 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-vanilla-root-beer/ Very Sweet. Candy-like start quickly develops depths of wintergreen and molasses along with other ephemera. The candy start returns near the end and haunts the extended finish. Definitely a different flavor profile from their standard root beer. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-orange-dream/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:10:41 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-orange-dream/ Quite sweet. Classic baby aspirin/orange cream flavor right out of the bottle. Good vanilla and good fruit. Eventually develops a pronounced and nearly off-putting level of bitterness, though arguably adds depth at the same time. Honey is just barely discernable if you go looking for it, but could use a touch more. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/tost-cranberry-ginger/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:29:23 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/tost-cranberry-ginger/ Medium sweet. An initial burst of flavor has both tea and cranberry melted around a lightly tannic core with faint hints of ginger emerging through the finish. Just enough cranberry in the start to give a little pucker. The finish can come off a bit like sweetarts candy, which is a little disappointing but mostly fine. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-mango/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:39:31 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-mango/ Very sweet. More fruit than cola from start to finish. The mango sits somewhere in the uncanny valley: Nearly authentic, but artificial enough to be occasionally jarring. The cola is present if you search for it carefully, but overall is more like a lost opportunity for a much more interesting soda. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/bauhaus-nah-helles/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:18:09 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/bauhaus-nah-helles/ Not sweet. Malt forward with sharp hops follow-up. Slight umami towards the finish. Bitterness strongest in the middle with a slow drop through the extended finish. Ok. Purchased from Top Ten Liquors Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry-water/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:45:21 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry-water/ Slightly sweet. That's not entirely accurate, but it gives the impression of sweetness enough to come across as sweet even without any sweeteners present. Related, could be accurately described as what you would get if you had removed all of the sweeteners from their line of strawberry sodas. Tart and candy notes are still present along with something like a real fruit essence but without any of the honey in the soda. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-mango-water/ Sat, 27 Nov 2021 13:51:25 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-mango-water/ Not sweet. A really interesting flavor profile. Starts with something close to green mango and segues into a slightly more ripe version of the fruit. Very extended finish is creamy and fruity. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-raspberry-water/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:34:54 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-raspberry-water/ Not sweet. A worthy attempt to straddle the line between natural and artificial but unfortunately falls into the later. Somewhat like a raspberry candy without any of the sugar. Finish is long but somewhat subtle and possibly the most authentic flavor present. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-orange-water/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:59:50 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-orange-water/ Not sweet. Intense orange attempts to capture floral and fruit aspects nearly successfully. The middle flavors resembles the smell when peeling a fresh orange and almost makes you want to dodge the spray. Very long finish flirts with artificiality. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-gingerbread-snapd/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:25:02 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-gingerbread-snapd/ Very sweet. Fascinating nose. A waft smells like typical Mountain Dew while a sniff smells like gingerbread. The flavor has a similar dichotomy with a clear, and fairly decent, gingerbread cookie flavor followed with the classic Mountain Dew finish. Altogether somewhat unexpected, certainly an odd combination, and not unsuccessful. Ok. Purchased from Lunds & Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/buckler/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:06:20 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/buckler/ Slightly sweet. Solid malt and a little bit of decent hops can't quite stay away from slightly cardboardy background. Bitterness swells in the middle, recedes toward the end, but never quite leaves the very long finish. Pass. Purchased from Cub Foods Har Mar https://www.soda.guide/review/ok-boomer/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:41:04 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/ok-boomer/ Very sweet. Definitely an improvement on a memorably bad similar soda. Very much like liquid Red Hots candy but with a slightly better finish and slightly less fire. Early sips can sometimes show the flavor as a thinner veneer than others, but the whole is well done. Ok. Similar to some of Real Soda's other lines, the label has a lot going on. The various blocks of text are as follows: https://www.soda.guide/review/clausthaler-dry-hopped/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:16:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/clausthaler-dry-hopped/ Slightly sweet. More malt than hops at the start. The hops do fairly quickly assert themselves for a fairly characteristic Cascade bitterness. Bitterness fades before the medium long, fairly nice finish. Ok Purchased from Top Ten Liquors Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/crafty-chocolatier-caramel-creme/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:49:15 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/crafty-chocolatier-caramel-creme/ Very sweet. This soda should be named "BUTTERSCOTCH!" instead of aluding to any kind of caramel as the only flavor profile you get from the start to the lingering, slightly unsatisfiying, finish is just that: rich butterscotch with possibly a hint of candy rum flavor. Comes across as both complicated and also really simple at the same time. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/kul-mocks-mock-mule/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:15:09 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kul-mocks-mock-mule/ Quite sweet. Fairly complex herbal blend that does float a fresh ginger flavor in places, but without any fire. Somewhat muddled overall with some oddly fruity tones. Medium long finish with pleasant anise. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/dogfish-head-lemon-quest/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:15:51 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/dogfish-head-lemon-quest/ Slightly sweet. Tart and malty start with defined lemon essence melding with a light hop bitterness. Indeterminate fruit tones make an appearance at various points, but nothing that leaves much of an impression. Somewhat nutty malt and light lemon continues through the long finish. Ok. Purchased from Top Ten Liquors Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/okafe-cappuccino/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:29:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/okafe-cappuccino/ I should start with a disclaimer: I am NOT a coffee drinker. I try a sip or two occasionally but find it to be far too bitter. The only exception was on a vacation in Guatemala where it was served with lots of milk and an extremely light roast of very fresh beans from a farm on the other end of the valley. I was like nothing I have ever tried before or since. https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-pina-colada/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:13:02 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-pina-colada/ Very Sweet. Pretty strongly reminiscent of a slightly over sweet version of the classic drink. Well defined pineapple and present but not overpowering coconut. My only slight complaint is a hint of detergent just before the finish, but it's fleeting enough to ignore easily. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-spaghetti/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:56:31 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-spaghetti/ Very sweet. Basil infused industrial strength cherry cough-syrup. Yuck. No really, this is really bad. Pass. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-ginger-lemon/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:51:51 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-ginger-lemon/ Slightly sweet. Natural ginger along with a kind of non-specific citrus burst with some fire and hints of turmeric through to the finish where the ginger tails off first. Very long, very muddled end is pretty unsatisfying. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-grapefruit/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:32:40 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-grapefruit/ Slightly sweet. Grapefruit start segues to juniper with very slight ginger fire kindled near the finish, building to a respectable fire. Quite bitter in the very long finish. Complicated and I think not quite my thing, as much as I normally like conifers in my soft drinks. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-watermelon/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:09:37 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-watermelon/ Medium sweet. While I am able to find the watermelon and rosemary when I look for it, the flavor is predominantly a nice light citrus variety that carries hints and echoes of the sought for melon and rosemary that surface more often near the finish than at any other time. I think if either of the other titular flavors had been more prominent this would have been a clear recommended, but it's fine. https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-orange-mango/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:46:26 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-orange-mango/ Slightly sweet. Mango featured at the start. Floral orange comes in quickly, light and bright around the mango core, eventually blending nicely. Chili shows up in the finish and starts nearly undetectable but by a quarter of the way through the can becomes a firm but pleasant presence. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-coconut-cream/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:09:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-coconut-cream/ Very sweet. A jumbled early start that eventually sees vanilla presents a solid base. Coconut builds on that base shortly after and rides through a nearly buttery middle and well into a very long, satisfying finish. While there is some body it still comes off feeling very slightly thin. Recommended Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/rootjack/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:53:45 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/rootjack/ Very sweet. The label proudly announces that this beverage "Fights Scurvy!", but unfortunately does not also warn that it fights taste buds just as well and it is not above fighting dirty. Orange, guarana, wintergreen, clove, anise, and vanilla make for exceedingly unruly shipmates from terrible start to exceedingly long and truly unpleasant finish. Hard pass. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-caramel-cola/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:42:24 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-caramel-cola/ Very sweet. Somewhere between a cola and a cream soda. A solid and lightly tangy cola core is enveloped by deep and rich dark sugars with echoes of both tea and tamarind. Chocolate finish. Ok Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-soda-raspberry-basil/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:39:01 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-soda-raspberry-basil/ Very sweet. Intense sugar start with strong artificial raspberry. Hints of herbal tones in the middle. Surprisingly short and clean finish. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-dill-pickle/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:53:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wt-heck-dill-pickle/ Very sweet. About as odd as you would expect. Good dill with pretty nice cucumber that is unfortunately overly sweet. Extremely long finish is slightly bitter but inoffensive. Might actually be very good with about half the sugar. Pass. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-root-beer/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:11:17 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Strongly herbal sassafras start that blooms a touch in the middle with some caramel. Finishes somewhat long. Overall fairly simple but effective. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-wild-berries/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:56:39 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/culture-pop-wild-berries/ Slightly sweet. Light and easy blackberry start adds a little basil towards the middle over a nondescript base. Finish is a slowly fading version of the same. Never a wow but is not disappointing either. Just Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/sunshine-spezi/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:15:09 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sunshine-spezi/ Very sweet. Definitely different. Candy orange start gains depth from blooming allspice and cinnamon. Tannins are present but it is otherwise difficult to pin down any other cola flavors. Complicated and very long finish. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/sparkola/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:03:50 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sparkola/ Very sweet. Starts somewhat weakly with some lime-like flavors then developing tannin as it opens and comes closer to a typical cola in the middle. The finish may be the most acceptable part. Pass. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-grape/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:03:55 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-grape/ Very sweet. Somewhat tangy and very "purple" start with some echos of natural grape juice hidden among the classic grape soda flavors. Almost finishes cleanly but has a very long, mild end. Recommended. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-puma-kola/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:21:44 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-puma-kola/ Very sweet. Tangy cola in a fairly classic form with a little bit of tannin, some slight herbal notes, and a really nice finish. Recommended. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:47:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-strawberry/ Very sweet. Nicely tart start balances out the candy strawberry and makes it more reminiscent of the real fruit than the long honey toned finish leaves to memory. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/suavecito-grapefruit/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:10:01 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/suavecito-grapefruit/ Very sweet. Somewhere between natural and artificial grapefruit with the artificial slightly ascendant. Fairly simple with just enough fruit for depth without being over complicated. Remarkably short and clean finish. Seems probable that if you like Jarritos you'll probably like Suavecito. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-mint-ginger-ale/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:30:32 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-mint-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. Huge and soft spearmint from the start through the medium length finish. The ginger very faintly hovers through it all as well, but more as a ghost of an extremely mild ginger ale or even lemon-lime tone than as anything even remotely substantial. Ok. Purchased from Blue Sun Soda Shop (Spring Lake Park) https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-yunnan-grape-fizz/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:36:24 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-yunnan-grape-fizz/ Slightly sweet. Interesting start with a strong echo of a classic grape soda flavor that morphs on the tongue into a complex blend of lightly tart floral and tea flavors. Ultimately not specifically fruity, but does have some lovely tannic structure from the tea. Remarkably short and somewhat subtle finish. Highly Recommended Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-raspberry-lemonade/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:32:47 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-raspberry-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Black tea, sharp lemon, than sharper raspberry in quick succession. The flavors tend to intermingle rather than blend at any point, settling into layers near the end before the tea takes over for the extended finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-ruby-punch/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:19:11 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/jinx-tea-ruby-punch/ Medium sweet. Mango in the nose but a strong and lightly tangy hibiscus start adds fruit and additional floral tones as it warms to a lush and complex middle. The fruit attenuates into the finish where pleasant floral notes have a very extended second life. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/romanos-creamy-strawberry/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:25:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/romanos-creamy-strawberry/ Very sweet. Tangy fruit start that is somewhere between classic artificial and natural flavors, enough that I can believe this was near a real version of the named fruit somewhere in it's lineage despite the label unusually declaring only artificial flavors being present. The fruit trends toward candy-ish in the middle and then settles back towards natural fruit in the medium-long but relatively clean finish. I'm not sure where the titular "creamy" was supposed to enter, but it never appears. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-flash/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:36:26 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-baja-flash/ Very sweet. Coconut aroma erupts from the bottle and permeates the entire experience, strongly reminding me of sunscreen in the 1980's. Somewhat sharp pineapple with an underlying bitterness starts firm but mellows quickly to a nearly buttery middle before transforming again to a more typical Mountain Dew finish, albeit one suffused with coconut. Ok. Purchased from Lunds and Byerlys Roseville https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-grapefruit/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:17:49 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-grapefruit/ Quite sweet. Fairly unambiguous natural grapefruit flavor from start to finish. Pretty much like a nicely carbonated bottle of Ocean Spray with a little bit of extra sugar that manages to add rather than detract from the fruit. I'm a little torn about the rating but I think it needs a bit more complexity or depth to be really amazing. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-lemon-switchel/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:51:25 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-lemon-switchel/ Medium sweet. Sharp lemon and vinegar very nearly blend but don't quite come together entirely with the vinegar very slightly ascendant throughout. Fairly pleasant citrusy finish, though maybe a touch long. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-raspberry-switchel/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:27:47 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-raspberry-switchel/ Slightly sweet. Brilliantly combined flavor profile leaves doubt if the sharpness is coming from the luscious and prominent fresh raspberry or the more subtle but still obviously present vinegar. Either way, the start is an enjoyable fruit stiletto that opens to layers of tartness through the relatively clean medium finish. Recommended. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-hibiscus-switchel/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:23:59 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/superior-hibiscus-switchel/ Slightly Sweet. Slightly floral tinged and somewhat sharp vinegar start softens to a nearly fruity middle and then into a somewhat forgettable finish. The hibiscus could be more present. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/kul-mocks-strawberry-mock-arita/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:49:48 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kul-mocks-strawberry-mock-arita/ Quite sweet. Candy-like strawberry hits lightly first but is followed quickly by sharp lime before resurfacing in the middle where the flavors finally blend with the sweeteners and begin a very slow fade through the finish. Ok. Purchased at Stinson Wine, Beer and Spirits https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-margarita/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:09:09 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kiddie-cocktail-margarita/ Very sweet. Fairly classic naturally flavored lime soda with maybe a dash of extra non-specific depth from start to slightly sticky finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-coffee-vanilla/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:46:28 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-coffee-vanilla/ Very sweet. As advertised, starts with typical vanilla coke notes and tones but is quickly joined by light roast espresso providing extra depth though no extra bitterness. Blend continues into extended finish that is finally slightly betrayed by the Sucralose/AceK sweetener blend. Ok. Purchased at Target https://www.soda.guide/review/bionade-elderberry/ Fri, 28 May 2021 13:18:30 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/bionade-elderberry/ Slightly sweet. Lightly tart fruit flavor is strong and relatively simple. Nearly becomes floral in the middle, but never gets quite to perfume. Finish isn't quite clean, but pleasantly retains a touch of the tartness and a little bit of tannin. Recommended Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/blossom-pomegranate-geranium/ Thu, 27 May 2021 10:54:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/blossom-pomegranate-geranium/ Medium sweet. Perfumey floral from intense start to lingering finish. Lightly tangy. Somewhat hard to distinguish between fruit and the generally pervading flower power. Ok. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-maple-root-beer/ Wed, 26 May 2021 13:52:37 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-maple-root-beer/ Very sweet. Intense and rich wintergreen and vanilla blend at the start. Shimmery maple appears in the middle and returns occasionally as a ghost in the long finish. Reasonably complex. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-caffeinated-citrus-splash/ Tue, 25 May 2021 13:11:51 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-caffeinated-citrus-splash/ Very sweet. Fairly straightforward non-specific citrus soda. Somewhere between 7-Up and Mountain Dew in tones and notes with a very slight, and not unwelcome, bitter undertone. Start might have more lemon while the very long and slightly sticky finish might have more grapefruit. Ok. Purchased at the Saint Paul Midway Menard's. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-ginger-lemon/ Mon, 24 May 2021 11:49:40 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-ginger-lemon/ Medium sweet. Extremely mild tingle along with fresh ginger flavor that blends very well with extremely subtle citrus tones that are present. A slightly complicated sparkling ginger lemonade. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-cream-soda/ Sun, 23 May 2021 14:44:56 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Classic cream soda flavor from start to extended finish. Lots of artificial vanilla with hints of real vanilla buried alongside giving a touch of depth. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-orange-squeeze/ Thu, 20 May 2021 14:40:30 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-orange-squeeze/ Quite sweet. Welcome to the uncanny valley between "orange pop" and "orange juice". Orange blossom-like fragrance makes for a juicy start married in the middle to mild citrus tang with tones more common to a carton marked "not from concentrate". Medium length finish is distinctly reminicent of San Pellegrino. The sweetener blend nearly melds with the whole lot but ends up floating over it all. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-vintage-cola/ Wed, 19 May 2021 12:53:35 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-vintage-cola/ Medium sweet. Slightly tangy cola flavor sits beside the sweetener blend rather than integrating. Cola portion is nicely cinnamon heavy with some tea-like qualities. Short finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-orange-cream/ Fri, 14 May 2021 13:59:09 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-orange-cream/ Medium sweet. A race at the start between slightly sharp orange and buttery tones from marshmallow in the sweetener are merged and blended as vanilla comes through in the middle. Herbal overtones can come across as chalky sometimes. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-ume/ Fri, 14 May 2021 13:04:59 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/kimino-ume/ Slightly sweet. Slightly tart. Tastes strongly like something between an olive and a lemon with healthy wood tones in the start and extended middle. Long finish reminiscent of allspice. Ok. The label reads: This sparkling water contains the juice of three hand picked Ume from Wakayama prefecture and the water from the western Japanese mountains. Made in Japan Made for you Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-root-beer/ Thu, 13 May 2021 12:14:29 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olipop-root-beer/ Medium Sweet. The opening herbal notes open as it warms blooming into solid birch all the while surrounded by hints from the fairly novel sweetener mix. Both recognizable and also pretty different. Interestingly buttery but mostly clean finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-root-beer/ Wed, 12 May 2021 19:03:33 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-root-beer/ Very Sweet. Intense wintergreen at the start but slowly softens to uncover a hints of burdock, clove, and nutmeg amid the more prominent vanilla and brown sugar. Nice finish. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-lemon/ Tue, 11 May 2021 19:03:21 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-lemon/ Medium sweet. Lightly tart citrus start with a touch of natural bitterness but otherwise fairly uncomplicated. Reasonably balanced acidity. Ok finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/shaka-guava-gingerblossom/ Tue, 11 May 2021 09:55:45 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/shaka-guava-gingerblossom/ Slightly sweet. Intense fruit on the nose but subtle on the tongue to start followed by an extremely mild ginger prickle. Interesting umami undertones grow in the middle and last into the fairly pleasant finish. Apparently uses an herbal tea base from māmaki leaves (Pipturus albidus). Recommended. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/triple-cola/ Mon, 10 May 2021 17:32:57 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/triple-cola/ Very sweet. Classic cola flavor, more similar to RC than either of the other big brands. Starts big and slightly sharp, softens and warms in the middle, then transforms slowly into a pleasantly tangy end. Recommended. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/waterloo-grapefruit/ Sun, 09 May 2021 16:04:50 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/waterloo-grapefruit/ Not sweet. Initial natural grapefruit might nearly convince you it was some form of juice. Middle develops mineral overtones that continue into the obviously artificial and very extended finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-orange-cream/ Sat, 08 May 2021 16:07:46 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-orange-cream/ Very sweet. Classic "baby aspirin" flavor of either your dreams or nightmares. Briefly sharp orange flavor is nearly smothered by slightly chalky vanillin middle, but returning in the extended finish. Ok. Purchased at Tim and Tom's Speedy Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-pineapple-coconut/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:22:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-pineapple-coconut/ Very sweet. Strong pineapple with good tart tones and fragrant coconut. Starts like a good Piña Colada. Very long and, sadly, slightly rancid sucralose finish. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-jen-apple-lychee/ Sat, 29 Aug 2020 13:59:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-jen-apple-lychee/ Quite sweet. A bit thicker than most drinks but not very much. Very strong lychee floral from start to finish mostly overpowers just about everything else. Extended finish. Ok. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/hung-fook-tong-passion-fruit-honey/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:13:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/hung-fook-tong-passion-fruit-honey/ Medium sweet. Quite floral with less sharpness than I would expect from passion fruit, though still has several of the characteristics. Familiar HFCS notes in the finish overshadow honey tones. Ok Purchased at Shanghai Market. https://www.soda.guide/review/bos-green-iced-tea-yuzu/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:28:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/bos-green-iced-tea-yuzu/ Slightly sweet. Floral citrus start with an subtle earthy middle that gradually fades to a nice blended finish with a hint of umami. Recommended. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/eloa-lemon/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:52:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/eloa-lemon/ Slightly sweet. Quite chunky. Simple and light with a light lemon flavor. Quite refreshing. Recommended. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-zeal/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:37:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/alo-zeal/ Medium sweet. Slight fire. Very pleasant ginger/lemon with hints of wood and grass. Moderately chunky with nice aloe niblets. Recommended. Received from Try The World Snack Box https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-pear-sage/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:47:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-pear-sage/ Barely sweet. Slight vinegar. More floral than fruit for the pear with non-specific herbal notes more present in the finish and mostly lost in the start and middle. Long and enjoyable floral finish. Recommended https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-orange-cinnamon/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/serenity-orange-cinnamon/ Very sweet. Classic orange with just enough cinnamon to add complementary flavors without heat. Medium, relatively clean finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/root-naturals-cream-soda/ Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:41:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/root-naturals-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Nearly a sugar bomb. Light caramel and heavy vanilla with a hint of depth though little complication. Surprisingly pleasant extended vanilla finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/companion-kombucha-very-elderberry/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:09:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/companion-kombucha-very-elderberry/ Medium sweet. Mild-ish acid. Decent fruit works well with a light funk and just enough tartness. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fiz-roc-city-root-beer/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:08:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/fiz-roc-city-root-beer/ Very sweet. Light birch sour tones with nice caramel and anise highlights provide excellent depth. Very extended wintergreen finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-mango/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-mango/ Quite sweet. More fruit in the nose than in the somewhat floor cleaner-esque flavor. Long inoffensive finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-watermelon-lemon-lime/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-watermelon-lemon-lime/ Quite sweet. With occasional hints of natural versions of the flavors from the label, the overwhelming result is pretty good church basement fruit punch. The kind where it was served in a watermelon only if they were feeling fancy. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-ponche-de-frutas/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:34:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-ponche-de-frutas/ Quite sweet. Fairly classic non-specific "fruit" but with a nice level of tartness to add depth to the otherwise non-descript favors. Very short finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-horchata/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:17:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-horchata/ Very sweet. Comes across more like apple pie than Horchata. Missing intrinsic creamy qualities I usually associate with this name. Still, has plenty of depth to the flavor and a fairly clean finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-apple-ginger/ Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:54:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-apple-ginger/ Very sweet. Medium fire. Starts with fairly intense classic "green apple" flavors with subtle tartness that blends well with the rising complex ginger. Apple overpowers ginger in the lingering finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-toronja/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:04:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/salud-refresco-toronja/ Medium sweet. Tangy natural-ish grapefruit flavor is relatively mild and more broadly citrus-like than purely grapefruit. Extended but fairly pleasant finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-age-birk-original/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:47:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-age-birk-original/ Slightly sweet. Tangy herbal start lingers before slowly fading. Interesting. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/forage-tropical-kombucha/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:31:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/forage-tropical-kombucha/ Medium sweet. Tastes like soapy vinegar, heavy on the soap. Not sure if there is actual detergent in there but would not be surprised. Hopefully just a bad can? Undrinkable. AVOID. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jamaicas-finest-peach-ginger/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:09:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/jamaicas-finest-peach-ginger/ Very sweet. Peach hits first with a neighborly facsimile to the real fruit followed by medium fire and nice ginger close after. Pretty sticky finish, though not entirely unpleasant. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sumol-orange/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:42:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sumol-orange/ Quite sweet. Distinct orange flavors layer rather than meld. Somewhat tinny. Natural layer fades quickly while others linger for awhile with sucralose tang. Different. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bungalow-club-salty-grapefruit/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:22:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/bungalow-club-salty-grapefruit/ Medium sweet. If someone had served this to me as a "virgin margarita" I don't think I would argue. Nicely captures fresh grapefruit against a nice saline background with some deeper notes. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gold-mine-root-beer/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:58:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/gold-mine-root-beer/ Very sweet. Heavy cinnamon and birch make for a nice combo throughout with some caramel to mellow the anise in the long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crystal-pepsi/ Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/crystal-pepsi/ Very sweet. I've been waiting awhile to rate this one for various reasons but I think the very short version is: Tastes like Pepsi. Maybe a touch less bitter. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-gazoza/ Thu, 02 May 2019 12:51:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-gazoza/ Quite sweet. Fairly simple though non-specific lemon/lime with a slight emphasis on the lime. Remarkably clean finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-root-beer/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:13:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong wintergreen and anise with some late vanilla. Long, but nice finish. Simple but well executed. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-mango-citrus/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:48:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/northern-mango-citrus/ Very sweet. Definitely "fruity" and I can believe there is Mango somewhere in there, even somewhat distinctly in one of the several flavor shifts. But mostly comes across as !! SWEET AND FRUITY !! and misses any nuance. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-orange/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:57:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/loux-orange/ Very sweet. An interesting blend of natural orange and traditional "orange soda" flavors. Less fructose sugar tones than the 20% juice label would suggest. Very nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/up-mountain-lemon/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:20:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/up-mountain-lemon/ Medium sweet. Bright natural Lemonade tones in the start clad a ginger and soft vinegar core that grows as it warms. Medium fire. Maple is present though muted. Slightly bitter natural ginger finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/north-coast-apple-ginger/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:27:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/north-coast-apple-ginger/ Medium sweet. Slight fire. Still. Light apple cider well blended with mild vinegar. Quite round in the mouth. Medium finish, fairly clean and pleasant. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/thums-up/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:57:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/thums-up/ Quite sweet. Cola start develops to a mildly herbal middle. Extended finish has industrial tones. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-ruby-rose/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:28:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-ruby-rose/ Quite sweet. Strong natural grapefruit with plenty of tartness masks the honey and rosemary initially but they do come through nicely in the middle, the honey mostly in the nose. Extended but nice blended finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/powell-mahoney-ginger-beer/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:52:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/powell-mahoney-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Fairly fiery. Classic natural ginger flavors with more lemon than most similar sodas, especially in the nose. Very clean sugar. Extended but nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tymbark-watermelon-apple/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:37:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/tymbark-watermelon-apple/ Medium sweet. Still. Unexpectedly natural, though concentrated, watermelon flavor followed by slightly tart but restrained apple background. Medium length, almost floral finish. Oddly satisfying. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-vanilla-cola/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:54:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-vanilla-cola/ Very sweet. Initial generic cola start is inoffensive, gets overlaid with some creamy natural vanilla in the middle. Lingering vanilla in the finish softens what would be a long sticky finish fairly nicely. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-mandarin-lime/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:12:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-mandarin-lime/ Very sweet. Intense and slightly tart citrus start with familiar mandarin orange tones resolves quickly to generic fruity candy-esque middle and finally to extremely long sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-turmeric/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:19:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-turmeric/ Medium sweet. Surprisingly strong turmeric, though not overpowering, blends well in the vinegar though compromises some of the honey tones. Slight fire. Interesting extended finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-cayenne/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:29:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-cayenne/ Medium sweet. Pretty classic vinegar/honey switchel flavors to start with lightly building fire. Cayenne doesn't seem to add much that the ginger wasn't already doing, though maybe slightly more fire? OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maqui-berry-drink/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:28:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/maqui-berry-drink/ Quite sweet. Definitely purple flavored, but a natural purple. Initial fructose/sucrose tones overrun by late sucralose train. Very light carbonation. Ok. (Probably higher for Izze fans) Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-cinnamon/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:07:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hobby-farmer-ginger-honey-cinnamon/ Medium sweet. Slight fire. Between fragrant cinnamon and enveloping cider vinegar the totality comes across almost as lightly sour liquid apple pie, along with a nearly buttery finish. Honey in the nose not the bottle. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wooden-hill-green-lady/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:35:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/wooden-hill-green-lady/ Not sweet. Pronounced floral jasmine almost makes for a sweet start despite the lack of actual sugar but the oolong makes for a slightly creamy/umami extended finish. Well balanced. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oak-creek-root-beer/ Tue, 29 May 2018 19:45:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/oak-creek-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Pretty sure there is a decent base here but having a lot of trouble getting past what I suspect is "oak" flavor that tastes more like I spent too long in a small elevator with a man wearing too much cologne. Long sticky finish. Pass Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/waialua-root-beer/ Tue, 22 May 2018 13:04:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/waialua-root-beer/ Very sweet. Big anise tinged wintergreen start with a generous caramel middle. Medium finish is slightly sticky. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-rhode-island-molasses-root-beer/ Mon, 21 May 2018 11:41:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-rhode-island-molasses-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Slight must and full herbal tinged wintergreen. Slightly thin. Clean and quick finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-lime/ Fri, 18 May 2018 13:16:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-lime/ Medium sweet. Present but surprisingly mellow. Classic lime jello flavor trails off slowly but pleasantly. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-butterscotch-root-beer/ Tue, 15 May 2018 14:41:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-butterscotch-root-beer/ Very sweet. Initial birch and caramel has layered umami that comes off as artificial fairly quickly. Candy tones soar in the middle and the entire muddled mess eventually finishes alkaline and slightly bitter. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dabre-strawberry-ginger/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:18:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/dabre-strawberry-ginger/ Quite sweet. No fire. Plenty of fruit blended well with ginger and citrus. Sits on the palate for awhile, but pleasantly. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barrel-brothers-root-beer/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:20:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrel-brothers-root-beer/ Very sweet. Extremely rich wintergreen with fairly soft mouth feel. Some depth mostly from vanilla. A touch of anise in the finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ozark-mountain-root-beer/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:10:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/ozark-mountain-root-beer/ Very sweet. Vanilla and wintergreen overcomes nearly everything else from start to extremely long, and slightly bitter, finish. Possibly a scant trace of anise in the middle? Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-canadian-peach/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-canadian-peach/ Quite sweet. Tart start resolves to round fruit then turning more floral toward the finish. Long, fairly sticky, finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-root-beer/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:27:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Vanilla and molasses in the start. Seems like some spearmint in with the usual wintergreen. Feels very thin. Incredibly fast and clean finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/root-naturals-root-beer/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:37:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/root-naturals-root-beer/ Very sweet. Big vanilla and molasses with herbal notes almost makes it a cream soda instead of a typical root beer. Light anise in clean, quick finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-canadian-raspberry/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:58:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-canadian-raspberry/ Medium sweet. Tart fruit start blooms then fades to muddled finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-root-beer/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-root-beer/ Very sweet. Dense, anise heavy start resolves to well incorporated vanilla, molasses, and wintergreen. Anise hangs strong through long licorice-like finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oak-creek-blonde-root-beer/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:37:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/oak-creek-blonde-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong vanilla start with a touch of birch. Very light anise sheltered by a bloom of molasses in the middle. Extended slightly sour finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sunshine-root-beer/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:46:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sunshine-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Anise start quickly gives way to strong wintergreen, molasses and vanilla. Anise makes a background appearance in the middle shortly before an amazingly brief, relatively clean, even slightly dry, finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-root-beer/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:12:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Classic tritone of vanilla, brown sugar, and wintergreen. Fairly well balanced but clearly blending high and low sugar grades. Shortish, almost clean finish. Decent choice for floats but could use more body. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sound-white-tea/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:24:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sound-white-tea/ Not sweet. Slightly tart start brightens to fruit and floral middle over an earthy herbal tannic center. Peach flavors bloom in extended finish. Promised ginger is barely present initially but builds some with repeated sips. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-georgia-peach/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:29:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-georgia-peach/ Very sweet. Fairly acidic and lightly tart fruit does balance the sugar but doesn't quite seem to blend. Finish is long, oddly bitter, and eventually slightly unpleasant. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-california-raspberry/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:25:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-california-raspberry/ Very sweet. Very present but controlled berry integrated surprisingly well with a slightly modernized take on the classic cola (less cinnamon?). Very long finish is sweet without being sticky. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-root-beer/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:15:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-root-beer/ Very sweet. Light sassafras with some anise or burdock adding slightly musty depth. Some floral notes in the middle. Long sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rat-bastard-root-beer/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:59:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/rat-bastard-root-beer/ Very sweet. Interesting and slightly tangy herbal blend has anise and clove features over complex molasses foundation. Finishes nicely though a touch long. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bedfords-root-beer/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:13:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/bedfords-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strongly medicinal start is nearly retch inducing. Second and third sips provided same experience. Will not finish. PASS. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-root-beer/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 13:31:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-root-beer/ Very sweet. Decent classic root beer base ruined by odd industrial overtones and too long, cloying, and sticky finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pop-shoppe-root-beer/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 17:51:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/pop-shoppe-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Deep sassafras start blooms to delightful complication with a hint of cinnamon. Almost clean finish is pleasant but persistent. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dorothys-root-beer/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:01:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/dorothys-root-beer/ Very sweet. Heavy wintergreen with a well blended background of anise eventually diminish to relatively clean medium finish. Turns slightly sticky at the very end. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/americana-root-beer/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:29:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/americana-root-beer/ Very sweet. Heavy doses of vanilla and almost convincing butter with some molasses and a touch of wood smoke. Extended finish eventually runs oddly metallic. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hanks-root-beer/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:19:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hanks-root-beer/ Very sweet. Caramel and huge wintergreen start slowly mellows. Lengthy finish turns sticky then slightly acrid. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-root-beer/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:37:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Slight honey must and a hint of smoke along with fairly classic flavors. Some depth and character. Overly long, somewhat sour finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/frostie-vanilla-root-beer/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/frostie-vanilla-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong wintergreen meets a rising wave of caramel that eventually crests and fades in vanilla half light. Very long, slightly cloying finish. Slightly syrupy. Nearly a sugarbomb and would be 2x as good with 1/2 the sweetness. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/farmhouse-culture-gut-punch-cola/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/farmhouse-culture-gut-punch-cola/ Medium sweet. More beet than cola to start, with light vinegar tang. Strongly herbal middle with expected earthy components and some cinnamon. Interesting. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-spiced-ginger-beer/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-spiced-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Light fire. Despite redolent aroma of Yankee Candles, clove and cinnamon flavors manage to supplement usual depth of flavor without overpowering. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pok-pok-som-tumeric/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pok-pok-som-tumeric/ Quite sweet. Strong and clear turmeric provides interesting counterpoint over slightly fruity but mild vinegar. Remarkably well balanced. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pok-pok-som-ginger/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pok-pok-som-ginger/ Medium sweet. Difficult to categorize with strong rep from both soda and drinking vinegar roots. Very light ginger fire. Oddly balanced but successful. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/farmers-brew-butterscotch-root-beer/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/farmers-brew-butterscotch-root-beer/ Very sweet. Caramel and mint start with buttery middle. Unpleasantly sticky extended finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-mandarin-key-lime/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-mandarin-key-lime/ Medium sweet. Immediate bright lime of the industrial cleaner variety. Orange MIA till end of very long finish. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tapuat-kombucha-lemuria/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tapuat-kombucha-lemuria/ Medium sweet. Strong wine-like vinegar start. Nice fruit center fades quickly in relatively short finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-root-beer/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-root-beer/ Very sweet. Light mint and anise with strong sarsaparilla and a touch of clove. Extended sticky finish. Almost great. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/judge-for-yourself-root-beer/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/judge-for-yourself-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Richly herbal start. Clove and anise peeking in the middle. Nice light bitter finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-western-watermelon/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-western-watermelon/ Very sweet. Start is reminiscent of the fruit, mostly in the nose. Develops to a sort of fruity mint. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bedfords-marionberry-cr%C3%A8me/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bedfords-marionberry-cr%C3%A8me/ Very sweet. Very high quality cough syrup substitute. Mercifully short finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-lime-rickey/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-lime-rickey/ Very sweet. Decently sharp start into lightly salty industrial lime. Lacking bitterness. Short-ish finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-melon/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-melon/ Sugarbomb. Light fruit-ish flavor beneath cloying sugar and slightly industrial tones. Excruciatingly long finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-grape-black-currant/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-grape-black-currant/ Medium sweet. Plenty of the advertised grape with some complexity from the currant. Very simple. Long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-solar/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-solar/ Quite sweet. Slight fire. Strong natural ginger with tea undertones. Finishes with odd sweet notes. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-wild-ginger/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-wild-ginger/ Medium sweet. Strong fresh ginger with some citrus. Slight fire. Light vinegar. Very clean long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-root-beer/ Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprecher-root-beer/ Very sweet. Slightly musty from present honey with vanilla and caramel. Wintergreen late with hint of anise. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-mango-tamarind/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-mango-tamarind/ Medium sweet. Distinctly peach start has black pepper and black tea undertone that overtakes for the finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-peach-cobbler/ Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-peach-cobbler/ Very sweet. Vanilla, nutmeg, slight clove, loads of ok-ish peach flavoring. Essentially pumpkin spice peach soda. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/just-tangerine-and-rhubarb/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/just-tangerine-and-rhubarb/ Quite sweet. Pear and lemon juice start gradually reveals other citrus and slight rhubarb toward the end. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/atomic-fizz-atomic-fizz/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/atomic-fizz-atomic-fizz/ Medium sweet. Lightly ginger-ish. Kind of like Smarties, but not in a bad way. Fairly clean and quick finish. Different. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-forget-me-not-grape/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-forget-me-not-grape/ Quite sweet. Somewhat over saturated classic grape flavor finishes somewhat sticky but not unpleasantly. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-lucky-ginger-brew/ Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-lucky-ginger-brew/ Very sweet. Fiery! Sweet candied ginger start is quickly overcome with building fire. Citrus and wood finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/just-lemon-and-lemongrass/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/just-lemon-and-lemongrass/ Quite sweet. Meyer lemons squeezed into good apple juice. Some disconnected herbal complexity. Long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-boogie-down/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-boogie-down/ Slightly sweet. Light cola essence with cherry tones and herbal finish. Almost fruity. Lingers awhile. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/river-city-root-beer/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/river-city-root-beer/ Very sweet. Equal parts anise and wintergreen in start slowly reveal vanilla and caramel. Long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/carousel-peach/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/carousel-peach/ Quite sweet. Cough syrup. Ok peach essence is present but wrapped in low end sugar and processing. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-free-ride/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-free-ride/ Medium sweet. An interesting take on classic fruit punch. Dry for that but still sweet. Floral finish lingers. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-spring-fling/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/revive-kombucha-spring-fling/ Medium sweet. Cucumber and spearmint never quite merging but never separate. Very low vinegar. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/so-duh-rockin-root-beer/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/so-duh-rockin-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Somewhat bitter dark caramel and anise give way to vanilla and wintergreen. Complex. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-lemonade/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-lemonade/ Medium sweet. Nicely tart candied citrus fades relatively quickly to nonspecific but unobjectionable finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/st-john-brewers-ginger-beer/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/st-john-brewers-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Natural ginger woodiness gilded with sugar. Very slight fire. Soft finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/moms-root-beer-2/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/moms-root-beer-2/ Very sweet. Heavy wintergreen and vanilla with just detectable anise. Finishes fairly clean, still minty . Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-sour/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-sour/ Quite sweet. Quite tart citrus with decent sugar. Highly extended finish. Very simple. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/king-kong-cola/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/king-kong-cola/ Very sweet. Sugary start adds expected cola depth and then compounds with raisin/tamarind complexity. Odd finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/big-red/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/big-red/ Very sweet. Vanilla-ish with a little tanginess. Liquid bubble gum. Unsettlingly long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-pomegranate/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-pomegranate/ Quite sweet. Fairly tart and grape-ish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sioux-city-root-beer/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sioux-city-root-beer/ Very sweet. Balanced brown sugar and wintergreen. Slightly acidic. Slight anise surge in middle finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bootleggers-kombucha-watermelon/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bootleggers-kombucha-watermelon/ Medium sweet. Floral melon with light vinegar provides lovely refreshment. Long but nice finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-blueberry/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-blueberry/ Quite sweet. Berry fruit like. Some tart the only differentiator from other 'berry' Izze flavors. Ok I guess? Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/a-siciliana-limonata/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/a-siciliana-limonata/ Quite sweet. Intensely tart start, sweetens in the middle, then fades to lightly bitter finish. Unsubtle. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/a-siciliana-aranciata/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/a-siciliana-aranciata/ Very sweet. Solid citrus tart with identifiably orange characteristics. Bitters toward the end somewhat. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-strawberry-hibiscus/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-strawberry-hibiscus/ Medium sweet. Sharp vinegar mingled with fragrant berry. Hibiscus tart in finish adds layers. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-grape/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-grape/ Medium sweet. Echoes of classic grape sodas with natural juice character feels empty. Slightly odd wine finish lingers. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-original/ Sat, 08 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-original/ Very sweet. Sharp citrus cuts the sweetness briefly before being subsumed by unexpected flavors. Like melted lemon ice. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-raspberry-ginger/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-raspberry-ginger/ Medium sweet. Slight fire. Ginger start to strong fruit to light vinegar before fruit finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-asian-pear/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-asian-pear/ Medium sweet. Very present mild vinegar almost overpowers fruit in front. Fruit pushes through long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-lemon/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-lemon/ Quite sweet. Nice zingy start with nice natural tartness clears quickly leaving clean citrus in short finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-blackberry/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-blackberry/ Quite sweet. Natural juice base barely overcome by berry flavors. Less tart than I expected/wanted. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-black-currant/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/clearly-kombucha-black-currant/ Slightly sweet. Fruit start slowly gives way to medium sharp vinegar. Mild lingering finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-orange/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-orange/ Quite sweet. Natural citrus with orange blossom and a touch of molasses. Orange floats through extended finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-fire/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-fire/ Very sweet. Slight heat. Potpourri cinnamon blends well with kola tang. Balanced. Extended finish not entirely unwelcome. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-birch-beer/ Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Intense wintergreen with a hint of caramel. Iconic. Very long, sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/the-bu-honeydew/ Mon, 29 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/the-bu-honeydew/ Medium sweet. Fragrant melon with very mild vinegar and nice character. More balanced than most. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-basil-ginger-beer/ Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-basil-ginger-beer/ Medium sweet. Some fire. Starts simply with fresh ginger and lemon. Slight herbal notes develop. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-mandarin-cream/ Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-mandarin-cream/ Quite sweet. Citrus tang quickly gives way to clove perched over round vanilla'd fruit. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-mate-mint/ Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lungomare-mate-mint/ Medium sweet. Lightly tannic tea forward with nice spearmint providing nice depth and contrast. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-tangerine-pomegranate/ Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-tangerine-pomegranate/ Quite sweet. Fruity start quickly becomes woody. Long finish is slightly unwelcome. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-strawberry-rhubarb/ Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-strawberry-rhubarb/ Very sweet. More berry than barb but keeps a touch along with slight black pepper. Nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-blackberry/ Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-blackberry/ Very sweet. Acidic start briefly occludes berry/lemon blend, mostly in balance. Odd sweetener interrupts finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-dragon-fruit-plum/ Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-dragon-fruit-plum/ Very sweet. Lightly tart indeterminate fruit finishes sweet but not cloying. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-peach/ Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lemon-lemon-peach/ Very sweet. Sharp citrus start. Moves quickly to oddly juxtaposed lemon, peach, and artificial sweeteners. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-mint-lemonade/ Tue, 16 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-mint-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Acidic start quickly gets to mellow mint with citrus foundation. Slightly odd finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-blueberry-lemonade/ Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/diablo-blueberry-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Fairly acidic, but unspecific berry start with some lemon in the background. Long odd finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jersey-creme/ Sat, 13 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jersey-creme/ Very sweet. Very classic cream soda. Nice vanilla fades well and finishes better than most. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ngon-bistro-lavender-grapefruit/ Sat, 06 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ngon-bistro-lavender-grapefruit/ Quite sweet. Pithy grapefruit with a touch of advertised lavender to add some floral levity. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-black-currant/ Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-black-currant/ Very sweet. Really not sure what to say about this one. Definitely fruity. Definitely different. Good cola base. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-malali-watermelon/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-malali-watermelon/ Slightly sweet. Brief sour start. Less melon than cucumber with a bit of extra sweetness in the tail. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-blueberry-lemon-lavender/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-blueberry-lemon-lavender/ Medium sweet. Mild vinegar starts floral then fruit blooms into long finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/story-white-grape-elderflower/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/story-white-grape-elderflower/ Medium sweet. Beautiful, lush floral flavors slowly fade to lightly grape finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/story-apple-ginger/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/story-apple-ginger/ Quite sweet. Slight fire. Fresh ginger dominates otherwise slightly fruity fructose core. Woody finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-sarsaparilla/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Herbal and spiced start with heavy molasses degrades slightly to long candy finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-citrus/ Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-citrus/ Very sweet. Grapefruit essence does better than expected. Cola ends up being nice background note. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-ginger-beer-cucumber-tarragon/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-ginger-beer-cucumber-tarragon/ Medium sweet. Cucumber slowly accedes to ginger/citrus. Herbal hints through finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-ginger-beer-original/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-ginger-beer-original/ Medium sweet. Some fire. Nearly perfect fresh lemon/ginger mix. Finishes long but clean. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/brew-dr-kombucha-vanilla-oak/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/brew-dr-kombucha-vanilla-oak/ Medium sweet. Stiletto start mellows fast making way for vanilla that blends with wood in the long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/communitea-kombucha-original/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/communitea-kombucha-original/ Slightly sweet. Strong and potent vinegar start turns to bright, tannic tea flavors. Layered finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/giggle-lemonlicious/ Sat, 08 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/giggle-lemonlicious/ Very sweet. Natural lemon with a bit too much not-sugar. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/giggle-orangerrific/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/giggle-orangerrific/ Very sweet. Some natural orange enveloped in sugar alcohols finishes with a nice slight bitterness. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/story-rhubarb-strawberry/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/story-rhubarb-strawberry/ Very sweet. Slightly tart berry start turns woody then blooms to lightly sour stewed rhubarb. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-creamy-red-birch-beer/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-creamy-red-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Wintergreen starts sharp and mellows through the extended, slightly sticky, finish. Simple. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-vanilla-cream/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-vanilla-cream/ Very sweet. Somewhat buttery vanilla finishes surprisingly quickly for this style of soda. Simple. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-creamy-red-birch/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-creamy-red-birch/ Quite sweet. Interesting lightly sour undertone slightly distracts from intense wintergreen. Nice finish. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/story-cloudy-lemonade/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/story-cloudy-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Very tart. Really very tart. Natural lemon with good quality sweetener. Also, tart. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/story-raspberry-lemonade/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/story-raspberry-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Well balanced sweet and tart over juice base. Berry over lemon with quite a bit of apple. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/manhattan-special-sarsaparilla/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/manhattan-special-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Slightly herbal tinge to otherwise fine root beer. Disappointing finish. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-maple-root-beer/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-maple-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong maple beginning has support from other dark sugars but clashes slightly with mint/vanilla. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-sarsaparilla/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Rose and caramel start leads to vanilla/herbal middle. End slightly disappointing but decent. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/big-bens-birch-beer/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/big-bens-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Pure wintergreen in liquid form. Very simple and uncomplicated. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-lavender-melon/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-lavender-melon/ Slightly sweet. Floral essence drifts over very tart and funky vinegar that softens to complex finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-raspberry-seltzer/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-raspberry-seltzer/ Not sweet. Suffused berry flavor that rides a thin line between authentic and artificial. Sharply carbonated. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-sarsaparilla-root-beer/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-sarsaparilla-root-beer/ Very sweet. Nicely blended herbal/anise/wintergreen starts big then mellows quickly. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-root-beer/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong wintergreen with prevalent dark sugars override any other subtleties. Long finish sours. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-spur-sarsaparilla/ Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-spur-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Mint tinged herbal muddle with medicinal base. Unfortunate and long finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gene-autry-root-beer/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gene-autry-root-beer/ Very sweet. Pronounced mint melds nicely with solid anise and just enough vanilla. Extended anise-y finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-buckwheat-honey-chinook-hops/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-buckwheat-honey-chinook-hops/ Slightly sweet. Aromatic grain laced vinegar with some citrus and floral notes. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-grapefruit/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-grapefruit/ Very sweet. Candied grapefruit with a touch of bitterness at the very end. Simple. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-lemon-meringue/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-lemon-meringue/ Very sweet. Powerful vanilla mostly occludes clear artificial lemon until middle. Finishes balanced though sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-butterscotch-root-beer/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-butterscotch-root-beer/ Very sweet. Vanilla and butterscotch start with mint undertones continues to complicated buttery finish. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/found-watermelon-basil/ Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/found-watermelon-basil/ Slightly sweet. Fairly sour start developing to brief floating basil, then to melon in the finish. Interesting. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/four-point-zero-green-apple/ Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/four-point-zero-green-apple/ Not sweet. Intense, nearly spicy, floral apple. Has the feeling of being salty but is not. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-peach-ginger/ Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-peach-ginger/ Very sweet. Nascent fire. Ground ginger entry with big candy peach soon after. Instant finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lemoncocco/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lemoncocco/ Slightly sweet. Starts bland, adds coconut, blooms to tart natural lemonade, fades to pleasantly lingering coconut. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-satsuma-mint/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-satsuma-mint/ Very sweet. Candy citrus start with spearmint follow-up melds to muddled sweetness. Short finish clarifies nicely. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cawston-press-elderflower-lemonade/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cawston-press-elderflower-lemonade/ Medium sweet. Tart natural citrus start. Floral notes absent till appearance in extended finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cawston-press-rhubarb/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cawston-press-rhubarb/ Quite sweet. Tastes like freshly stewed rhubarb. No really, kind of amazing. Hints of apple in finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/abita-king-cake/ Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/abita-king-cake/ Very sweet. Slightly syrupy cinnamon and vanilla. No heat. Remarkably short and clean finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bragg-apple-cider-vinegar-ginger-spice/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bragg-apple-cider-vinegar-ginger-spice/ Medium sweet. Still. Wisp of fire. Mildish vinegar dominates otherwise nondescript flavors. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cama%C3%B1o-sarsaparilla/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cama%C3%B1o-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Caramel up front with nice herbal hints of ginger and cola. Short vanilla finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/candy-cane-train/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/candy-cane-train/ Very sweet. Syrupy peppermint with medicinal tones. A bit too much like mouthwash. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-cranberry/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-cranberry/ Medium sweet. Strong, tannic cranberry with slight apple juice background. Nearly creamy middle. Piquant. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cama%C3%B1o-ginger-ale/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cama%C3%B1o-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. No fire. Citrus essence nearly eclipses natural ginger but some woody core is retained. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-strawberry-lemon/ Sat, 21 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-strawberry-lemon/ Medium sweet. Nice strawberry over well blended lemon and mild vinegar. Fairly simple. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lake-state-orange-mango/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lake-state-orange-mango/ Slightly sweet. Still. Very mild vinegar. OK mango nuked by industrial orange blossom till it glows. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-prickly-pear/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-prickly-pear/ Quite sweet. Interesting strawberry and apple flavors slightly muddled by trace industrial syrup notes. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/buderim-aussie-style-hot/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/buderim-aussie-style-hot/ Very sweet. Long medium fire. Natural ginger with sharp caramel, almost a butterscotch. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprizz-o-grapefruit/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprizz-o-grapefruit/ Barely sweet. Cardboardy citrus has natural tones and characteristic tang, but generally unpleasant flavor. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-root-beer/ Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong wintergreen with caramel and vanilla in overlong finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/alova-grapefruit/ Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/alova-grapefruit/ Slightly sweet. Natural-ish grapefruit with interesting herbal echo gradually envelops the palate then fades. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-orange-hop-ginger/ Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deanes-kombucha-orange-hop-ginger/ Medium sweet. Light citrus with discernible ginger, no fire, and structure from the hops. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-pompelmo/ Sat, 07 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-pompelmo/ Very sweet. Slightly tin-y natural grapefruit with solid bitter backbone. Other citrus in very long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-tiger-citrus-punch/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-tiger-citrus-punch/ Quite sweet. Essentially a classic orange soda with a nice balance of natural/artificial in the citrus. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-fuji-apple/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-fuji-apple/ Quite sweet. Very straightforward carbonated apple juice. Decent finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-spur-ginger-beer/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-spur-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Medium+ fire. Well processed natural ginger with oddly yeasty overtones. Slightly complex. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gts-kombucha-lemonade/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gts-kombucha-lemonade/ Medium sweet. Very sharp. Muddled citrus amid intense vinegar. Somewhat strong bitter herbal finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/plantation-style-mint-julep/ Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/plantation-style-mint-julep/ Medium sweet. Strong and relatively simple spearmint. Nice depth. Slightly syrupy. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cide-road-blueberry/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cide-road-blueberry/ Medium sweet. Bright fruit with mild trailing vinegar. Slow finish tails off very nicely. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/nessalla-kombucha-tumeric-black-pepper-ginger/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/nessalla-kombucha-tumeric-black-pepper-ginger/ Medium sweet. Strong vinegar with ginger. No fire. Turmeric blooms in the finish with a light pepper prickle. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gts-kombucha-mystic-mango/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gts-kombucha-mystic-mango/ Medium sweet. Pungent vinegar followed by full fruit. Uncarbonated but quite sharp. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-real-cola/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-real-cola/ Very sweet. I've been trying to come up with a description beyond "baby aspirin" and can not. Drinkable. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-peach/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/izze-peach/ Medium sweet. Fairly intense natural peach with hints of apple/grape juices. Very long finish keeps peach blossom intensity. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-root-beer/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Candied wintergreen and vanilla with a touch of anise. Long buttery finish. Feels light. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lp/ Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lp/ Very sweet. Bright and clear citrus, mostly lemon with some interesting extra. Follows through extended finish, pleasantly. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-peppermint-lemonade/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-peppermint-lemonade/ Medium sweet. Interesting dual cool/tangy start seesaws quickly between mint/natural citrus. Iffy finish. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mist-twst-cranberry/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/mist-twst-cranberry/ Very sweet. Distinct cranberry tang over light non-specific citrus. Nice candy middle. Extended antiseptic finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/iron-horse-root-beer/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/iron-horse-root-beer/ Very sweet. Decent blend of sarsaparilla and birch with significant molasses. Slightly sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/route-66-route-beer/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/route-66-route-beer/ Medium sweet. Mint forward with a bare hint of anise and caramel. Fairly nice long candy finish. Could use a center. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rosas-arroz-con-leche/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rosas-arroz-con-leche/ Sugarbomb. Very strong vanilla with a distinctly odd undertone. Vaguely rice-like, but more like corn. PASS. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-cranberry-dream/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-cranberry-dream/ Medium sweet. Mace, vanilla, and nice conifer with some fruit. Barely tart. Very well balanced. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-coconut-lime-kombucha/ Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-coconut-lime-kombucha/ Slightly sweet. Very mild vinegar. Nice coconut feature with a touch of citrus for extra depth and character. RECOMMENDED Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-red-hot/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-red-hot/ Very sweet. Cinnamon with a little heat surrounded by "candy"-like flavoring. Vanillin? Worse than it sounds. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-lemon-ginger/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-lemon-ginger/ Slightly sweet. Lemon essence with natural ginger accedes mild vinegar start. Some fire late. Extended finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-grass-soda/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-grass-soda/ Sugarbomb. Strong pear base with some unidentifiable modifications to be grass flavor adjacent. Nice finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-limonata/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-limonata/ Very sweet. Strong natural citrus. Some tin. Eventual clean finish. Uncomplicated. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-lemon-ginger/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-lemon-ginger/ Barely sweet. Powerful lemongrass, or possibly ginger mediated lemon. Vinegar starts mild but swells some. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/batch-root-beer/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/batch-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Light anise and sarsaparilla with some vanilla over a caramel backdrop. Feels salty. Nicely spiced finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-concord-grape/ Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-concord-grape/ Quite sweet. Commingled natural and artificial-ish grape flavors. Sharply sweet start blunts quickly. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tower-root-beer/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tower-root-beer/ Very sweet. Anise under wintergreen with vanilla caramel highlights. Nice but slightly over long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-rhu-berry/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-rhu-berry/ Quite sweet. Sharp, tannic tartness mostly balances syrupy "berry". Echoes of rhubarb in the overlong finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-mojita/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kevita-mojita/ Slightly sweet. Sharp and intense start mellows quickly to lime/mint with umami underlayer. Forever finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/iron-horse-cream-soda/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/iron-horse-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Distinct vanilla caramel present but not overpowering, fades to coconut and butter in medium finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/limonitz-mint-lemonade/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/limonitz-mint-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Sharply tart natural citrus start briefly swells then fades to extended spearmint finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/grays-root-beer/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/grays-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Vanilla and caramel over wintergreen. Somewhat light in flavor, which might not be a bad thing. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-zitronenlimonade/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-zitronenlimonade/ Slightly sweet. Simple acidic natural citrus. Quite tangy. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sturdy-girl-apple-cinnamon-kombucha-tea/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sturdy-girl-apple-cinnamon-kombucha-tea/ Slightly sweet. Cinnamon infused vinegar with muted fruit. Some bite. Finishes well. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-dewberry/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boots-dewberry/ Very sweet. Slight tartness pleasantly blunts sugared raspberry/blackberry. Slightly floral. Too long grapey finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/saint-paul-switchel-haymakers-punch/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/saint-paul-switchel-haymakers-punch/ Quite sweet. Redolent honey bursts from mild/fruity vinegar. Light ginger fire lingers. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/big-bens-root-beer/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/big-bens-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Light floral rose/hibiscus floats serenely over medium intense birch and vanilla. Slight tin finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-caramel-apple/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-caramel-apple/ Very sweet. Sharp apple start. Strong buttered vanilla middle fades slowly. Artificial, but less than expected. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-blood-orange-chili/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-blood-orange-chili/ Medium sweet. Fiery. Fairly simple natural orange with enough late capsaicin burn to be interesting. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-arrow-root-beer/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-arrow-root-beer/ Very sweet. Wintergreen over vanilla and caramel. Mint lingers a bit before evaporating with an anise lilt. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-ginger-apricot-allspice/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-ginger-apricot-allspice/ Medium sweet. Almost no fire. Prominent spice over ginger-tinged fruit lasts in extended finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sparkys-root-beer/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sparkys-root-beer/ Very sweet. Very strong wintergreen with some vanilla. Maybe a little sarsaparilla. Nearly a birch beer. OK finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-lemonade/ Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephans-lemonade/ Very sweet. Nearly untangy. Nearly natural in flavor. Nearly decent finish. Nearly so many things including good. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/prohibition-kombucha-the-sicilian/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/prohibition-kombucha-the-sicilian/ Slightly sweet. Mild vinegar with citrus. Nonspecific herbal notes provide additional color. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-grapefruit-ginger/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wild-poppy-grapefruit-ginger/ Medium sweet. Grapefruit masks slow ignition to light ginger fire. Profusely natural. Slightly tart. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/solo-orange/ Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/solo-orange/ Round layers of natural orange and other citrus float through a medium long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-lime/ Sat, 08 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/twigs-lime/ Very sweet. Bright artificial citrus with a very slight bitter edge. Quick and clean finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-cucumber/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-cucumber/ Medium sweet. Fresh cukes with a bare hint of citrus before lightly earthy finish. The flavor of the color green? Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-ginger-brew/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-ginger-brew/ Medium sweet. Muted start is slightly woody followed with medium fire. Fresh ginger in extended finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crush-grape/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/crush-grape/ Very sweet. Immediate artificial grape fades quickly with a sharp tin echo. Never quite seems to finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-spirit-cosmopolitan/ Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-spirit-cosmopolitan/ Quite sweet. Candied cranberry fades to citrus in extended finish. Unsubtle. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bad-weather-lemon-basil/ Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bad-weather-lemon-basil/ Quite sweet. Strong basil pairs well with subtle tangy lemon. Buttery finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-spirit-moscow-mule/ Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-spirit-moscow-mule/ Very sweet. Clove prominent over muddled lime. Extended sticky finish. Ginger MIA. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-mandarin/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-mandarin/ Very sweet. Bright and aromatic tangerine. Barely tart. Finishes slightly artificial. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rockys-ginger-beer/ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rockys-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Fresh wood and citrus with a slight tang. Medium fire. Clean finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wbc-root-beer/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wbc-root-beer/ Very sweet. Heavy vanilla and a little mint over a molasses base. Slight smoke in the finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-blood-orange/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-blood-orange/ Very sweet. Dark citrus pushed aside by syrupy cider. Slight orange in long finish. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/chicago-root-beer/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/chicago-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Decent initial mint and caramel followed with hollow industrial finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-bourbon-cream/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-bourbon-cream/ Very sweet. Strong alcohol-esque flavor flows into sharp vanilla. Surprisingly clean finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/stubborn-agave-vanilla-cream/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/stubborn-agave-vanilla-cream/ Very sweet. Caramel and vanilla with lightly burnt sugar. Odd chemical finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-ginger-blues/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-ginger-blues/ Medium sweet. Ginger and maybe a touch of fruit covered by nice vinegar sour. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-cola/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-cola/ Quite sweet. Herbal tinged classic cola. Slightly tart with some raisin. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dog-n-suds-root-beer/ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dog-n-suds-root-beer/ Very sweet. Vanilla start, mint/caramel middle, trace anise in brief finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-aranciata/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/san-pellegrino-aranciata/ Quite sweet. Sharp carbonation and ample orange concentrate. Slightly metallic. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-ginger-ale/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-ginger-ale/ Medium sweet. Prominent fresh ginger barely overcomes vinegar but persists. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/stubborn-classic-root-beer/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/stubborn-classic-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Heavy vanilla with some mint sneaking in. Long sticky/edged finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-pecan-root-beer/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-pecan-root-beer/ Very sweet. Caramel start with nutty tones. More cream soda than root beer. Sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-raspberry/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-raspberry/ Very sweet. Obvious apple base with concentrated ripe berry on top. Slightly tangy. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/starrs-original-ginseng/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/starrs-original-ginseng/ Quite sweet. Vanilla over slightly tart herbal flavors. Tannic. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-grape-escape/ Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/shaktea-kombucha-grape-escape/ Slightly sweet. Vinegar start followed closely by aromatic grape juice/soda. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/calebs-kola/ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/calebs-kola/ Very sweet. Very simple kola flavor, almost tea-like. Herbal. Barely bitter finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-green-apple/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-green-apple/ Medium sweet. Somewhat woody but authentically cidery. Somewhat tart. Hangs about. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sea-dog-root-beer/ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sea-dog-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Aromatic wintergreen/anise with some vanilla. Creamy. Finishes slightly bitter. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/materva-yerba-mate/ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/materva-yerba-mate/ Very sweet. Initial industrial red pop vanillin sweetness replaced by lightly bitter earthy tea. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-honey-lemonade/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-honey-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Solid lemon start hits honey mellow and then disappears. Light. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-mixed-berry/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-mixed-berry/ Very sweet. Hint of natural raspberry amid the other "berries". Lingers. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-orange-cream/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-orange-cream/ Very sweet. Classic dreamsicle with nice orange core and passable vanilla. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-root-beer/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lts-brewing-root-beer/ Very sweet. Candied wintergreen enough to be nearly a birch beer. Hinted vanilla/anise. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jic-jac-grape/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jic-jac-grape/ Very sweet. Classic artificial grape with slightly sour bite buried in medicinal overtones. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pennsylvania-dutch-birch-beer/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pennsylvania-dutch-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Solid wintergreen tinged with anise and molasses. Clean end. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/faygo-orange/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/faygo-orange/ Very sweet. Intensely artificial but passable orange finishes medium long and slightly bitter. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-strawberry/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-strawberry/ Very sweet. Very simple and accurate jammy fruit. Nice extended finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/theodore-roosevelt-presidential-cream-soda/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/theodore-roosevelt-presidential-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Light pineapple/coconut, heavy vanilla over burnt sugar. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/o-zell-pineapple-whip/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/o-zell-pineapple-whip/ Very sweet. Light pineapple tang slightly tamps usual cream soda excesses. Sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-natural-peach/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-natural-peach/ Quite sweet. Strong Peach nectar flavor though not syrupy. Decent balance. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-sarsaparilla/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Wintergreen with a chicory/anise top and extended herbal finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-fuji-apple/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-fuji-apple/ Medium sweet. Full natural cidery start backs off quickly to pleasant long finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-root-beer/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sky-valley-root-beer/ Medium sweet. Medicinal under sharp wintergreen fades to slight bitterness in long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/quinabeer/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/quinabeer/ Very sweet. Huge amounts of artificial fruitiness over artificial vanilla. Did I mention artificial? Pass Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cawy-lemon-lime/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cawy-lemon-lime/ Very sweet. Decent balance in lemon and lime flavors, both very forward. Long sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sopranos-limoncello/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sopranos-limoncello/ Very sweet. Citrus start gets a not unpleasant woody cover. Lightly similar to namesake. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/masons-root-beer/ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/masons-root-beer/ Very sweet. Sassafras and molasses with a slight herbal undertone. Medium anise. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/7-select-twisted-citrus/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/7-select-twisted-citrus/ Sugarbomb. Lots of lime with lemon and orange, all artificial. Prominent sucralose. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/7-select-colo-loco-lili-nut/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/7-select-colo-loco-lili-nut/ Sugarbomb. Floral coconut very early into strong mixed tropical fruit. Slightly tart. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-blueberry-mint-kombucha/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/humm-blueberry-mint-kombucha/ Medium sweet. Redolent berry overpowers the mint but layers well with vinegar. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-jefferson-strawberry-presidential-soda/ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-jefferson-strawberry-presidential-soda/ Sugarbomb. Artificial strawberry with a tang. Decent finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-pineapple/ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-pineapple/ Very sweet. Natural-ish pineapple in profusion with a bare hint of molasses. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/senorial-sangria/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/senorial-sangria/ Very sweet. Fruity with a pronounced wine-like overtone. Slightly medicinal. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-grape/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-grape/ Very sweet. Slightly earthy grape juice with sharp carbonation. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/nessalla-kombucha-raspberry/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/nessalla-kombucha-raspberry/ Medium sweet. Complex mix of sweet raspberry, vinegar, and tannic bitters. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-citrus-green-tea/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-citrus-green-tea/ Very sweet. Earthy Sweetarts. Long finish trending to bitterness. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-peach/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-peach/ Very sweet. Decent artificial peach modified by slightly herbal tones. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-cola/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-cola/ Quite sweet. Mellow kola interlaced with somnolent cinnamon. Herbal tones in the finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-lemonade/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lipton-sparkling-iced-tea-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Light tea with fairly acidic lemon. Sticky-ish finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-ginger-cola/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-1893-ginger-cola/ Very sweet. Some fire. String aromatic ginger on sweet cola base. Slightly too sweet. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dr-browns-ginger-ale/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dr-browns-ginger-ale/ Quite sweet. No fire. Tempered natural ginger remains very simple. Very clean brief finish. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-grapefruit/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-grapefruit/ Medium sweet. Super light. More like grapefruit essence but has very slight bitterness. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/q-grapefruit/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/q-grapefruit/ Barely sweet. Prominent but spare natural grapefruit with expectedly light bitter finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-lemon-lime/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprite-lemon-lime/ Very sweet. Intense artificial lemon lasts into a long finish that eventually begins to sour lightly. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/excel-life/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/excel-life/ Very sweet. A touch of grapefruit with the lemon and lime. Incredibly sticky finish turns sour. Pass Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jamaican-pride-ginger-beer/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jamaican-pride-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Medium fire but very aromatic. Very simple natural ginger. Great finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/redondo-peach-soda-peach/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/redondo-peach-soda-peach/ Quite sweet. Nearly natural flavor overshadowed by slight bitterness from the coloring. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/china-cola-cola/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/china-cola-cola/ Very sweet. Complex and herbal with nice cinnamon overtones. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-natural-pear/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-natural-pear/ Very sweet. Almost more apple than pear. Nearly syrupy mouth feel. Finishes nice. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/great-jamaican-ginger-beer/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/great-jamaican-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Fiery. Distilled ginger essence almost finishes cleanly. Slightly woody. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/q-lemon/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/q-lemon/ Slightly sweet. Shimmering Meyer lemon with minimal linger. Less acid than expected. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-kickin-cow-cola/ Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-kickin-cow-cola/ Very sweet. Balanced kola and cinnamon with extended finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-root-beer/ Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strongly herbal but not unfamiliar from the expected. Foamy. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-root-beer/ Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/oogave-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Muted sassafras gets entangled with a strange overstayed metallic overtone. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-root-beer-float/ Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-root-beer-float/ Very sweet. Sarsaparilla and cotton candy in equal measure. Strange extended finish. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crooked-oak-root-beer/ Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/crooked-oak-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Vanilla and sassafras with a touch of molasses. Simple but deepens. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-jamaica/ Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-jamaica/ Very sweet. Tart and tannic start becomes less floral than fruity. Almost grape-ish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/real-soda-jack-blacks-scarecrowberry/ Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/real-soda-jack-blacks-scarecrowberry/ Quite sweet. Vaguely peanut-like with occasional peeks of strawberry. Drinkable. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/root-sellers-row-hard-root-beer/ Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/root-sellers-row-hard-root-beer/ Very sweet. Alcoholic. Vanilla & wintergreen with some anise. Very odd finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-ginger-ale/ Thu, 19 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/towne-club-ginger-ale/ Quite sweet. No fire. Simple, clean, and inoffensive. Good option for Canada Dry lovers. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-apple/ Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-apple/ Very sweet. Vaguely apple flavored cough inducing syrup. That is all. PASS. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/q-orange/ Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/q-orange/ Slightly sweet. Very aromatic natural-ish orange. Acidic. Long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-almond-cola/ Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fest-almond-cola/ Very sweet. Interesting take on a "cherry" cola. Slightly nutty with cinnamon/cola undertones. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-lemonade/ Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rachels-lemonade/ Very sweet. Non-carbonated. Mild Lemon-ish flavor with a bare hint of tart. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/john-lemonade/ Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/john-lemonade/ Very sweet. Candied lemon and sugar with very fine bubbles. Too sweet. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-birch-beer/ Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Simple but, single-noted, wintergreen lingers pleasantly. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jelly-belly-lemon-drop/ Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jelly-belly-lemon-drop/ Very sweet. Bright, tangy citrus start bitters slightly. As labelled, almost candy-like . OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-mist-twst-lemon-lime/ Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pepsi-mist-twst-lemon-lime/ Very sweet. Strong citrus start. Slight industrial cleanser middle. Sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/triple-xxx-root-beer/ Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/triple-xxx-root-beer/ Very sweet. Sticky. Thick caramel and vanilla with a touch of smoke. Rough, long finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-root-beer/ Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kutztown-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Some anise with a big hibiscus/rose center. Short sarsaparilla finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-peach/ Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-peach/ Very sweet. Huge natural peach includes a hint of tartness. Layered and complex. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/eat-street-social-orange-dream/ Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/eat-street-social-orange-dream/ Medium sweet. Unexpectedly light and subtle. Smooth vanilla finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/columbia-soda-works-sarsaparilla/ Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/columbia-soda-works-sarsaparilla/ Quite sweet. Nice anise start compliments later mint. Molasses finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-tart-n-sweet/ Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-tart-n-sweet/ Very sweet. Artificial lemon comes across as mostly the sweet side of a lemon drop. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-mexican-cola/ Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-mexican-cola/ Very sweet. Decent cola core but with a somewhat candy-like shell. Could use more body. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cripple-creek-brewing-dream-lode-golden-ginger-ale/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cripple-creek-brewing-dream-lode-golden-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. No fire. Simple, clean natural ginger. Nice finish. Lacks character. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-hard-orange/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-hard-orange/ Very sweet. Generic malt liquor base nearly drowning an almost natural orange flavor. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-shandy/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-shandy/ Quite sweet. Honey, malt, and citrus in equal measure. Smooth and creamy mouth feel. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/helluva-ginger-beer/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/helluva-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Some effervescent fire. Caramel tinged puissant natural ginger. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-cola-red/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-cola-red/ Very sweet. Like the love child of a low-end cola and an industrial floor cleaner. PASS. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/real-soda-san-pedro-punch/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/real-soda-san-pedro-punch/ Very sweet. Artificial grape slightly modified by unknown objects. Odd but tolerable finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/frostie-root-beer/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/frostie-root-beer/ Very sweet. Immediate caramel/vanilla slowly transforms to swiftly passing acrid finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-raspberry-lime/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-raspberry-lime/ Very sweet. Berry almost tips into artificiality. Herbal undertones. Missing lime. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dr-browns-root-beer/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dr-browns-root-beer/ Very sweet. Wintergreen heavy with plenty of vanilla, a little cinnamon. Let down finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-peach/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-peach/ Very sweet. Excellent, if slightly simplified, natural fruit start. Disappointing gluey finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-buckin-root-beer/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-buckin-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Anise forward but disappears in vanilla focused finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bottle-green-ginger-lemongrass/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bottle-green-ginger-lemongrass/ Quite sweet. Lemongrass/citrus core wraps and tempers medium fire fresh ginger. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bottle-green-elderflower/ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bottle-green-elderflower/ Quite sweet. Rich and perfumey with a slight tang. Short finish. Summery. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/o-zell-root-beer-float/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/o-zell-root-beer-float/ Medium sweet. Strong herbal flavors with sassafras base and vanilla top. Tangy. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-ginger-beer/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-ginger-beer/ Medium sweet. Medium fire. Relatively fresh ginger but slight industrial tones. Simple. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-creamy/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-creamy/ Quite sweet. Restrained for a cream soda. Unambiguous vanilla in a tangy base. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-lemon-lime-bitters/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-lemon-lime-bitters/ Medium sweet. Nice citrus front. Solid bitters follow has industrial tones. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/manhattan-special-gassosa-lemon-lime/ Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/manhattan-special-gassosa-lemon-lime/ Medium sweet. Big bubbles. Generic citrus flavor lingers not unpleasantly. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-sarsaparilla/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bickfords-sarsaparilla/ Quite sweet. Strong anise or chicory. Piquant and earthy. Slightly sour base. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/langers-ginger-ale/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/langers-ginger-ale/ Quite sweet. No fire. Prominent yet uninspired natural ginger. Sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-pink-grapefruit/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-pink-grapefruit/ Very sweet. Generic industrial citrus flavor. Missing the grapefruit. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/norka-root-beer/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/norka-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong vanilla nearly overpowers everything. Sticky finish. Single noted. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/prohibition-kombucha-pink-robot/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/prohibition-kombucha-pink-robot/ Slightly sweet. Sour start segues to a long perfume-y fruit finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/three-stooges-wise-guy-root-beer/ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/three-stooges-wise-guy-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong sassafras and anise with a slightly sticky finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-lemonade/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sonoma-sparkler-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Nice tartness. For something claiming "organic" comes across artificial. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cool-mountain-root-beer/ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cool-mountain-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong vanilla with some sassafras and a little bit of anise. Thin. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/limca/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/limca/ Quite sweet. Somewhat single noted strong artificial lime. Relatively clean finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/limonitz-strawberry/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/limonitz-strawberry/ Very sweet. Very tart. Very acidic. Nice natural strawberry covers lemon. Some tannins. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-ginger-ale/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. No fire. Different than Canada Dry, but not very much. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-texas-sweet-peach/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-texas-sweet-peach/ Sugarbomb. Nearly convincing artificial peach blunts slightly the sugar offensive. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-fru-fru-berry/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-fru-fru-berry/ Sugarbomb. Raspberry/huckleberry subsumed by intense sugar. Remarkably unsticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-vintage-cola/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-vintage-cola/ Quite sweet. Solid cola flavor in very classic style. Very few other herbal tones. Tannic. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-texas-root-beer/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dublin-texas-root-beer/ Very sweet. Sarsaparilla with wintergreen and a touch of anise. Slightly candy-like. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/journey-green-tea-ginger/ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/journey-green-tea-ginger/ Quite sweet. Prominent tea with lemon. Faint ginger in the finish. Tannic. No fire. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-orange/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-orange/ Medium sweet. Natural orange with light acidity. Long palatable finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-boulder-birch-beer/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-boulder-birch-beer/ Quite sweet. Well balanced birch with dense spice background. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-pirate-piss/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-pirate-piss/ Sugarbomb. Incredibly strong artificial banana. Blessedly short finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-butterscotch-root-beer/ Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-butterscotch-root-beer/ Very sweet. Prominent butterscotch over wintergreen. Literal buttery finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bent-brewstillery-pom-lemon/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bent-brewstillery-pom-lemon/ Medium sweet. Slightly sour and bitter with a citrus follow-up. Different. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bent-brewstillery-zoot-beer/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bent-brewstillery-zoot-beer/ Quite sweet. Vanilla over sarsaparilla with a touch of anise. Standard taproom soda. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-sarsaparilla/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Lightly earthy with prominent anise over rich sarsaparilla base. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-loveland-lemon-limeade/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-loveland-lemon-limeade/ Quite sweet. Good lemon/lime balance. Nicely acidic. Good finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-ginger-blossom/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-ginger-blossom/ Medium sweet. Commingled lime and vanilla fight over tamped ginger dregs. Woody. No fire. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mr-newport-lemon-lime/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/mr-newport-lemon-lime/ Quite sweet. Sticky artificial citrus start. Decent acidic finish. Drink cold. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/nella-bella-cr%C3%A9me-fizz/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/nella-bella-cr%C3%A9me-fizz/ Barely sweet. Strongly tannic and oddly nutty over slightly sour base. Light. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-cola-blue/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-cola-blue/ Quite sweet. Cola with a distinct metallic cast. Unpleasant extended finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-mojo-berry/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-mojo-berry/ Medium sweet. Honey tinged tart berry over spearmint. Tannic. Quick mint finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/alova-cucumber-mint/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/alova-cucumber-mint/ Slightly sweet. Fresh cucumber with a light spearmint finish. Very slightly sour. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-kola/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-kola/ Quite sweet. Classic cola start with bitter undertone. Interesting herbal middle. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/almdudler/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/almdudler/ Slightly sweet. Fruity and floral with a slight welcome tang. Honey finish lingers. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-strawberry/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-strawberry/ Very sweet. Decent artificial strawberry. Intense but not overpowering. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-melonenlimonade/ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-melonenlimonade/ Quite sweet. Honey start. Tart under apple middle. Slightly floral. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-blood-orange-meyer-lemon/ Sat, 20 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-blood-orange-meyer-lemon/ Very sweet. Natural orange over fresh ginger. Some fire. Balanced. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-maliblu/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-maliblu/ Very sweet. Coconut tempered sharp pineapple. Creamy toasted coconut finish. Surprising again. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-worm-ooze/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-worm-ooze/ Quite sweet. Citrusy floor cleaner. Perfumey. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-coffee-cola/ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-coffee-cola/ Very sweet. Caramel start splits to warring coffee and cola flavors. Sticky cherry finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-grape/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-grape/ Very sweet. Nearly overpowering artificial grape flavor. Backs off into inoffensive long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-fuzzy-navel/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-fuzzy-navel/ Quite sweet. Somewhat tart peach start, slightly bitter middle, buttery end. Surprising. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-orange-cream/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-orange-cream/ Very sweet. Strong artificial orange and vanilla ends slightly bitter. Endlessly lingers. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/penny-orange/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/penny-orange/ Very sweet. Splits between natural and artificial orange with a touch of spearmint. Meh finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-caf%C3%A9-azteca/ Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-caf%C3%A9-azteca/ Slightly sweet. Cola and cinnamon overtaken by capsaicin-tinged espresso. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-alien-snot/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-alien-snot/ Sugarbomb. Somewhat reminiscent of an industrial cleaner, though not horrible. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-zombie-brain-juice/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-zombie-brain-juice/ Very sweet. Aromatic. Basically orange cream and SweetTarts. Acidic. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-swamp-juice/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-swamp-juice/ Very sweet. Tastes like liquid SweetTarts, not necessarily in a bad way. Lingers. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-lemon-flower/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-lemon-flower/ Medium sweet. Light citrus and herbal start. Elderflower and tarragon = great match. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-juicy-orange/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-juicy-orange/ Quite sweet. Interesting blend of natural and Tang-like flavors. Slightly woody finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-dr-better/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-dr-better/ Very sweet. Vanilla and cherry start with pleasant prune end. Flirts with sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-chai-cola/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-chai-cola/ Quite sweet. Clove/ginger overruns the cola middle. Clove/cardamom finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-classic-cola/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-classic-cola/ Very sweet. Mild cola with a fruity tail. Very long finish becomes slightly unwelcome. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/grandpa-lundquist-christmas-soda/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/grandpa-lundquist-christmas-soda/ Medium sweet. Nutty, herbal, apple flavors turn slightly bitter. Complicated but alkaline. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bavaria-apple/ Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bavaria-apple/ Medium sweet. Cider-like with fine grained/intense bubbles modulates into slight malt tones. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bavaria-original/ Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bavaria-original/ Not sweet. Mild malty start blooms into some hoppy bitterness. Short finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-lavender/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-lavender/ Slightly sweet. Citrus-like start with a bit of herbal tone. Never flowery. Over extended finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/nesbitts-honey-lemonade/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/nesbitts-honey-lemonade/ Very sweet. Strong lemon followed by secondary sweetness/flavor. Not usual honey flav. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-tamarind/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-tamarind/ Very sweet. Tea-like after the initial sugar transforms into smooth fruity tannin. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/howdy-lemon-lime/ Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/howdy-lemon-lime/ Quite sweet. Lime heavy tangy start resolves to almost creamy extended citrus finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/romanos-peppermint-chocolate/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/romanos-peppermint-chocolate/ Very sweet. Liquid Ande's Mints with less cocoa and more mint. Buttery. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-grape/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-grape/ Very sweet. Classic grape soda that does not overstay it's welcome. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/paradise-citron-fuzion-apple-lemon/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/paradise-citron-fuzion-apple-lemon/ Barely sweet. Good idea, apple/lemon fights instead of blending. Odd finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-juniper-berry/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-juniper-berry/ Barely sweet. Herbal, almost soapy. Not as coniferous as expected. Different. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/craft-spicy-ginger-beer/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/craft-spicy-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Some fire. Candied ginger with some brown sugar. Not "spicy". Too sweet. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-mexicane-cola/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-mexicane-cola/ Very sweet. Light cinnamon with decent cola. Lacking bite but has some depth. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-sarsaparilla/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-sarsaparilla/ Medium sweet. Mild wintergreen and caramel with somewhat cardboardy sarsaparilla. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/natural-brew-outrageous-ginger-ale/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/natural-brew-outrageous-ginger-ale/ Medium sweet. Light fire. Fairly simple fresh ginger. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/champayno/ Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/champayno/ Medium sweet. Sweetarts without the sugar. Orange flower over fairly dry grape. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-birch-beer/ Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-birch-beer/ Very sweet. Fairly simple, very pure birch. Fairly sticky extended finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-minted-ginger-ale/ Thu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-minted-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. Simple spearmint with barely discernable ginger. Slightly sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/penny-frosted-root-beer/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/penny-frosted-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Heavy sassafras with a bare touch of anise. Vanilla ending. Decent depth. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-pumpkin-pie/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-pumpkin-pie/ Quite sweet. Ginger base with lots of spice and a touch of fire. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-bitter-lemon/ Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-bitter-lemon/ Medium sweet. Lemon immediately overcome by grapefruit-y mesocarp bitter. Serve cold. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-pumpkin-pie/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-pumpkin-pie/ Medium sweet. Vaguely nutmeg-like with a sour undertone. PASS. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crush-orange/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/crush-orange/ Very sweet. Tastes somewhat close to fresh orange but with slightly bitter edge. Finish builds. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-eggnog-fizz/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-eggnog-fizz/ Medium sweet. Sharp nutmeg with pleasantly light vanilla. Touch ginger. Complicated. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/best-healths-raspberry/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/best-healths-raspberry/ Very sweet. Bright raspberry with almost no balancing tang. Needs more depth. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-ginger-man/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-ginger-man/ Very sweet. Kind of a ginger creme soda. No fire. Lots of molasses and vanilla. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-yakima-grape/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fizzy-lizzy-yakima-grape/ Medium sweet. As advertised, tastes like carbonated grape juice. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-blueberry/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-blueberry/ Very sweet. Somewhat sticky, unsubtle berry flavor with a bare bit of tartness. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-root-beer/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ginsengup-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Initial sarsaparilla/wintergreen turns slightly medicinal. Clean short finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-bitter-orange/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-bitter-orange/ Quite sweet. Sweet start quickly shifts to lingering mesocarp bitter. Natural orange. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-summer-pear/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sipp-summer-pear/ Quite sweet. Strong honey with nice tone from the tea. Subtle pear. Tightly layered. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sprizz-o-cranberry/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sprizz-o-cranberry/ Slightly sweet. Natural cranberry with just a little extra sweetness to take the edge off. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-candy-cane-shake/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/taylors-tonics-candy-cane-shake/ Quite sweet. Complex peppermint and vanilla with trailing buttery finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/river-city-blueberry-lemonade/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/river-city-blueberry-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Citrus lead keeps berry middle from being cloying, mostly. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-creamy-orange/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-creamy-orange/ Very sweet. More vanilla than orange. Fairly sticky but not onerous. Needs more tang. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-vanilla-cream/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-vanilla-cream/ Very sweet. Seems like real vanilla. Hangs out just a bit too long. Sticky. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-lime/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jarritos-lime/ Very sweet. Nice but strong artificial lime. Slightly sticky but bearable finish. Clean. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-peach/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-peach/ Very sweet. Decent, slightly creamy, but artificial peach lingers just a bit too long. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/st-john-brewers-root-beer/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/st-john-brewers-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Molasses/wintergreen/vanilla/anise in balance. Nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-lemon-ginger/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/mash-lemon-ginger/ Slightly sweet. Natural ginger start, mellow lemon follows. No fire. Sucralose end. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-lemon-lime/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-lemon-lime/ Quite sweet. Lime forward with a nice touch of bitter toward the end. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-banana/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-banana/ Very sweet. Simple, strong artificial banana. Short finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-orangenlimonade/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fritz-limo-orangenlimonade/ Medium sweet. Very full natural orange flavor with some tartness. Clean and simple. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-tamarind/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kazouza-tamarind/ Quite sweet. Wine-like tangy fruit start. Complex herbal middle and rose finish. Interesting. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/portuguese-blend-pineapple-mint-leaf/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/portuguese-blend-pineapple-mint-leaf/ Quite sweet. Starts pineapple, mint middle, slightly muddled finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/second-opinion/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/second-opinion/ Very sweet. Pretty clean Dr. Pepper clone with a similar almost sticky lingering finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/found-elderflower/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/found-elderflower/ Barely sweet. Quite sour flavor that overcomes light fruit tones. More apple than floral. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/found-apple-cinnamon/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/found-apple-cinnamon/ Barely sweet. Strong sour apple. Barely discernable cinnamon. Oddly sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/found-cucumber-mint/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/found-cucumber-mint/ Barely sweet. Prominent spearmint followed closely by oddly sour cucumber. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bad-weather-cranberry-rosemary/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bad-weather-cranberry-rosemary/ Quite sweet. Clear rosemary nicely paired with nice tangy cranberry. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rbc-co-cream-my-people/ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rbc-co-cream-my-people/ Very sweet. Like liquid cotton candy. Concentrated vanilla start finishes quick and clean. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-cream-soda/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Vanilla almost eclipsed by nice coconut and a bit of berry. Complex. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-pomegranate/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-pomegranate/ Quite sweet. Florid, perfume-y berry-ish flavor. Noticeable texture. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-maple-seltzer/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-maple-seltzer/ Barely sweet. Soda water with a few drops of maple syrup. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-sparkling-cider/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/boylans-sparkling-cider/ Very sweet. Clean, slightly tangy apple. A touch cloying but short finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-raspberry/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-raspberry/ Very sweet. Forthright candied raspberry. Lingers without going sour or sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-strawberry/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-strawberry/ Medium sweet. Fairly tangy but subtle wild strawberry. Slightly dusty. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-root-beer/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/new-york-seltzer-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Slightly earthy but a little thin. Candy finish turns slightly sour. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-blueberry-birch/ Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-blueberry-birch/ Very sweet. Heavy wintergreen, lots of vanilla, some berry. Very sticky finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/werewolf-howling-ginger-beer/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/werewolf-howling-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Fiery. Fresh ginger with some depth. Lingering sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-lychee/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-lychee/ Medium sweet. Strong artificial, but nice, lychee. Noticeable texture. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-rhubarb/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-rhubarb/ Barely sweet. Very spare flavor. More like raspberry than rhubarb. Slightly tart. Fleeting finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-honey/ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/honey-bee-basil-seed-drink-honey/ Medium sweet. Strong vanilla/honey/banana/floral flavors. Decent texture. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-pumpkin-spice/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-pumpkin-spice/ Quite sweet. Good molasses start. Doesn't really go anywhere. Nice but incomplete. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-root-beer/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dads-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Sassafras and a bit of wintergreen and vanilla. Low anise. Nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-white-birch/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-white-birch/ Very sweet. Very strong but simple wintergreen/birch. Great finish. Almost better than OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ozark-mountain-orange-cream/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ozark-mountain-orange-cream/ Very sweet. Orange initially eclipsed by vanilla but rallies in muddled finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-kemper-ginger-ale/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-kemper-ginger-ale/ Very sweet. Fresh ginger tempered with some smoke and honey. Minimal fire. Too sweet. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fidel-castros-havana-banana/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fidel-castros-havana-banana/ Sugarbomb. Slightly musty start to intense artificial banana. Prolonged finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hollywood-monsters-frankenstein-green-apple/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hollywood-monsters-frankenstein-green-apple/ Sugarbomb. Strong artificial "green apple" flavor. Fairly acid. Too long sticky end. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-ginger-beer/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-ginger-beer/ Very sweet. Fresh ginger with just a hint of caramel to soften the edges. Very light fire. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-kale/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-kale/ Quite sweet. Unexpectedly decent. Tastes a bit like carrot greens. Earthy, almost clean finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hollywood-monsters-bride-of-frankenstein-grape/ Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hollywood-monsters-bride-of-frankenstein-grape/ Quite sweet. Decent if artificial start ends in somewhat chemical finish. Aromatic. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-pumpkin-spice-tonic/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-pumpkin-spice-tonic/ Very sweet. Better named "Nutmeg Creme". Some other flavors hiding. Pleasant finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-kemper-root-beer/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/thomas-kemper-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Heavy wintergreen with nice vanilla and a little honey. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-kitty-piddle/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-kitty-piddle/ Very sweet. Orange/pineapple as advertised but ends up tasting like Sweetarts. Sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-fungal-fruit/ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-fungal-fruit/ Very sweet. Somewhat natural passion fruit leads to almost artificial lime. Odd. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-brooklyn-root-beer/ Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-brooklyn-root-beer/ Very sweet. Molasses and vanilla start with anise slowly taking over through the finish. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crater-lake-root-beer/ Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/crater-lake-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Balanced anise and caramel with just enough wintergreen. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-lemon-drop-dead/ Sat, 17 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-lemon-drop-dead/ Very sweet. Definitely lemon but with something else I can't quite figure out. Sticky. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lemmy-sparkling-lemonade/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lemmy-sparkling-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Clear lemon. Even mix between lemonade and lemon drops. Long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sassy-lil-lass-root-beer/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sassy-lil-lass-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Sour overtones but otherwise unremarkable. Long sticky finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-orange/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-orange/ Quite sweet. Simple natural orange. Just a bit of tanginess. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-lime/ Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-lime/ Quite sweet. Riding the line between artificial and natural flavors, overall pretty lime-y. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/borgnines-coffee-soda/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/borgnines-coffee-soda/ Quite sweet. Really rich. Carbonated high end cold press. Nice mouth feel. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-blood-orange/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-blood-orange/ Very sweet. More like tangerine than blood orange but very good. Overlong finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-root-beer/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-root-beer/ Very sweet. Amazingly deep with integrated anise and wintergreen. Nearly perfect. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-fruit-shine/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-fruit-shine/ Very sweet. Incredibly sharp bubbles. Very fruity, a touch complex. Sticky but fun finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-root-beer/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ramblin-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Pretty simple. Low anise, some sarsaparilla, some wintergreen, decent balance. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-joy-juice/ Sat, 10 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/kickapoo-joy-juice/ Very sweet. Intensely carbonated. Candied grapefruit, lemon, lime. Decent finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-citrus-cucumber/ Sat, 10 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-citrus-cucumber/ Quite sweet. Bright citrus start with cucumber creeping in the long finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/belfast-ginger-beer/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/belfast-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Interesting melded ginger and clove. Medium-high fire. Complicated. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/paulaner-spezi/ Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/paulaner-spezi/ Quite sweet. Shimmering spicy start settles to citrus tinged cola. No spice after the start. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-cloudy-lemonade/ Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:40:40 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrs-cloudy-lemonade/ Medium sweet. Somewhat tinned natural lemon. Nice slight sour. Slowly fades. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-grape-smoothie/ Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-grape-smoothie/ Quite sweet. Grape up front but with an odd almost vanilla flavor. Quick finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/americana-huckleberry/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/americana-huckleberry/ Quite sweet. Thick and intense berry tails off to surprisingly clean finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-twilight-shuffler/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-twilight-shuffler/ Very sweet. Wintergreen with a little bit of molasses and a bare hint of anise. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/found-lemon/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/found-lemon/ Slightly sweet. Very bubbly, but soft not sharp. Underplayed Lemon. Oddly sticky over long finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-breckenridge-blackberry/ Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-breckenridge-blackberry/ Very sweet. Slightly candy-like but has some depth. Lingering finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-morbid-mix/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-morbid-mix/ Very Sweet. Starts sour followed closely by round, clean apple. Nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spindrift-blackberry/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spindrift-blackberry/ Medium sweet. Slightly tart, incredibly full, fresh berry flavor. Great finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-zeek-cocktail/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-zeek-cocktail/ Sugarbomb, but less than expected from a "cotton candy" soda with a flavor to match. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-orange-cream/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/henry-weinhards-orange-cream/ Very sweet. The vanilla hits before the orange. Candy-like. Slightly bitter finish. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-brain-sap/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-brain-sap/ Very sweet. Decent caramel around the intense sugar. Not complicated. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-rotberry/ Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-rotberry/ Sugarbomb. Nice candied strawberry with a touch of tanginess. Barely artificial tasting. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-geek-juice/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-geek-juice/ Very sweet. Strong vanilla but doesn't have much else going on. Slightly sticky finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-dr-cane/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-dr-cane/ Quite sweet. A less forward Dr Pepper clone with a cleaner finish. Misleading label imagery. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-honey-orange/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-honey-orange/ Quite sweet. Strong honey and herbal tones nearly cover the orange. Complex. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-root-beer/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rogue-soda-root-beer/ Very sweet. Nearly overpowering licorice but has some slightly hidden depth. Unbalanced. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-orange-roamer/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-orange-roamer/ Very sweet. Solid orange soda with a decent little tang. Fairly simple, straightforward. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-grisly-swill/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-grisly-swill/ Very sweet. Pretty classic grape soda with a slightly bitter and acidic finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-graveyard-delight/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-graveyard-delight/ Very sweet. Pretty much a decent 7-Up clone with a hint of ginger. No fire. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-slow-decay/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/deadworld-slow-decay/ Very sweet. Wintergreen and caramel with decent depth. Candy-ish finish fades nicely. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-blood-orange/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-blood-orange/ Quite sweet. Intense orange with a little grapefruit. Biting acid. Nice finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-blood-orange/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-blood-orange/ Slightly sweet. Strong modified orange with slight but pleasant sour tones. Long finish Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitgers-brewhouse-root-beer/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitgers-brewhouse-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Some anise and smoke in fairly complex vanilla and caramel. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/sidral-mundet/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/sidral-mundet/ Medium sweet. Simple apple cider flavor with a bit of depth. Nicely carbonated. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-hip-hop-pop/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-hip-hop-pop/ Quite sweet. Decent Dr. Pepper clone. Nice finish. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-curiosity-cola/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-curiosity-cola/ Medium sweet. Dark cinnamon and cola flavors nicely balanced and earthy. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dang-root-beer/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dang-root-beer/ Nice brown sugar and wintergreen in the start devolves to sticky long finish. Needs better sugar. OK Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-kola/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-kola/ Very sweet. Flavor as described on the label with slight kola-nut sour. Slightly odd middle. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hippo-sized-root-beer/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hippo-sized-root-beer/ Very sweet. Strong caramel and wintergreen with a short clean finish. Somewhat candy-like. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mundet-green-apple/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/mundet-green-apple/ Very sweet. Clean and clear, very slightly tart apple. Finishes a bit too long. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-guava/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-guava/ Very sweet. Good fruit with some depth. Good for fans of guava maybe not for everyone. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/walleye-on-a-stick-birch-beer/ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/walleye-on-a-stick-birch-beer/ Quite sweet. One of the most pure expressions of the type. Anise kissed wintergreen. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-ginger-beer/ Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fentimans-ginger-beer/ Medium sweet. Forward fresh ginger with a touch of fire. Some yeast. Clean. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/indian-wells-root-beer/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/indian-wells-root-beer/ Quite sweet. STRONG anise, nearly a licorice soda. Vanilla brings some balance. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-mandarin-orange/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/maine-root-mandarin-orange/ Quite sweet. Really close to a classic Orange soda but with slightly more character. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/1919-root-beer/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/1919-root-beer/ Very sweet. Vanilla heavy but not overpowering the birch and molasses. Long finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/trader-joes-brewed-ginger-beer/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/trader-joes-brewed-ginger-beer/ Medium sweet. Surprisingly tangy start into fresh ginger. Some fire. Familiar. OK. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gales-root-beer/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gales-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Medium wintergreen complicated with nice vanilla and a bit of cinnamon. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-rhu-berry/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-rhu-berry/ Quite sweet. Very tangy start quickly moves to strong strawberry/raspberry. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-meyer-lemon/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-meyer-lemon/ Slightly sweet. Tart and acidic turns quickly to pleasingly short lemon finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/swamp-pop-satsuma-fizz/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/swamp-pop-satsuma-fizz/ Quite sweet. Almost candy-like orange citrus flavors nicely balanced and deep. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-nugrape/ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-nugrape/ Very sweet. Yet another classic grape soda, though a decent one. Finish lingers a touch too long. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bulldog-root-beer/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bulldog-root-beer/ Very sweet. Honey start to mild but complicated wintergreen. Mild, brief anise finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-ginger/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wisco-pop-ginger/ Medium sweet. Strong raw ginger mellowed slightly by honey. Light fire later. Complex finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-orange/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-orange/ Very sweet. Very strong artificial orange start tapers to a pleasant lingering citrus end. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-lemon-lime-bitters/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-lemon-lime-bitters/ Slightly sweet. Super tangy citrus followed by slightly bitter herbal. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-root-beer/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Strong anise amid dense and complex herbal flavors. Complicated. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-valencia-orange/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-valencia-orange/ Slightly sweet. Slightly tangy full natural orange flavor. Nice finish. Sharp bubbles. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/blue-plate-special-red-velvet-cake-soda/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/blue-plate-special-red-velvet-cake-soda/ Sugarbomb. Decent cocoa after the initial sweet shock. Better than expected. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-root-beer/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-root-beer/ Medium sweet. Slight smoke and big wintergreen. Thin mouth feel. Light carbonation. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/abita-root-beer/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/abita-root-beer/ Quite sweet. Balanced anise and wintergreen with heavy muscovado. Slightly cloying finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-original-cola/ Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/zuberfizz-original-cola/ Very sweet. Some citrus over a mild cola middle. Sharp carbonation. Lingering finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-bavarian-nutmeg-root-beer/ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/virgils-bavarian-nutmeg-root-beer/ Very sweet. Forward anise with rounded molasses. Mellow and complex. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-orange-jasmine-nutmeg/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-orange-jasmine-nutmeg/ Slightly sweet. Thin start blossoms into nicely tart orange with a hint of floral. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-blackberry-pomegranate-ginger/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-blackberry-pomegranate-ginger/ Medium sweet. Super tangy. Strong floral/rose over fruit base. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-blackberry/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-blackberry/ Lightly sweet. Big round fruit flavor, slightly tangy. Long finish. Simple. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/elis-lemon-lime/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/elis-lemon-lime/ Medium sweet. Nice sour/bitter from the titular fruits. Long finish not for everyone? Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/natural-brew-chai-cola/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/natural-brew-chai-cola/ Quite sweet. Precisely as advertised. Strong chai flavors over decent cola base. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-grapefruit-chamomile-cardamom/ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-grapefruit-chamomile-cardamom/ Medium sweet. Tangy grapefruit start quickly modified by cardamom. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-pineapple-coconut-nutmeg/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia-pineapple-coconut-nutmeg/ Medium sweet. Tangy pineapple start with immediate coconut. Nice depth. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/waialua-mango/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/waialua-mango/ Medium sweet. Ok mango start moves into tangy middle followed by buttery end. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-iron-brew/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-iron-brew/ Very sweet. Oddly somewhat like a citrus cream. Fairly sticky with a lingering finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-red-raspberry/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-red-raspberry/ Very sweet. Comes close to a natural raspberry flavor but ends up just kind of sticky. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/barons-boothill-sassparilla/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/barons-boothill-sassparilla/ Quite sweet. Almost a cross between a classic root beer and a cola. Light. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/melbas-fixins-lemon-meringue-pie/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/melbas-fixins-lemon-meringue-pie/ Very sweet. Lemon with strong vanilla pleasantly meringue-like. Sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pop-shoppe-lime-rickey/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pop-shoppe-lime-rickey/ Very sweet. Strong lime, only slightly artificial. Short nice finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-sarsaparilla/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hosmer-mountain-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Caffeinated. Fairly alkaline. Not deep. Thankfully short finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spruce-soda-co-hopped-cola/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spruce-soda-co-hopped-cola/ Quite sweet. Huge cinnamon, herbal, and floral flavors. Subtle hops. Not a cola. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spruce-soda-co-ginger-beer/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spruce-soda-co-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. No fire. Strong ginger with a bit of lemon. Very tame but nice. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/buddys-grape/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/buddys-grape/ Very sweet. Tangy take on the classic artificial grape flavor. So-so finish lingers. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-vanilla-bean/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-vanilla-bean/ Barely sweet. Incredibly clean but distinct vanilla flavor. Spare lingering finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-green-apple-jalap%C3%A9no/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-green-apple-jalap%C3%A9no/ Very sweet. Slightly woody but decent fake apple flavor. Very light capsaicin. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-ginger-beer/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bundaberg-ginger-beer/ Quite sweet. Nice ginger with just a bit of fire. Lots of depth. Great finish. RECOMMENDED. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/martian-poop/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/martian-poop/ Sugarbomb. Tastes somewhat of weak artificial strawberry, rosewater, and bromine. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tyler-the-kid-sarsaparilla/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tyler-the-kid-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Anise tinged with heavy vanilla. Somewhat complex. Lingering finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-key-lime/ Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/fitzs-key-lime/ Quite sweet. Intense lime start. Nice slight sour. Extremely long sticky finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-fiora-vanti/ Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/coca-cola-fiora-vanti/ Ecuadorian red pop sugarbomb. Very slightly tart. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-mandarin-orange-lime/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/hansens-mandarin-orange-lime/ Quite sweet. Strong orange to start with mild lime in the long finish. Sharp carbonation. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-passion-fruit-ginger-ale/ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-passion-fruit-ginger-ale/ Medium sweet. Very slight fruit flavor over usual excellent ginger. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-dragon-drool/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-dragon-drool/ Sugarbomb. Closer to salted licorice than jelly beans, though as sweet as the later. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/death-valley-cola/ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/death-valley-cola/ Very Sweet. Muddled cola with underlying stone fruit. Clean short finish. Might be better cold. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-petes-pumpkin-patch-soda/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocket-fizz-petes-pumpkin-patch-soda/ Quite sweet. Strong cinnamon with a bit of allspice. More depth than expected. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-pineapple-orange/ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-pineapple-orange/ Sugarbomb. Strong pineapple with firm orange undertones. Nice but lingering finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-lemonade/ Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-lemonade/ Quite sweet. Medium carbonation. Strong, bright lemon but lacking in tartness. Good finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/radioactive-soda-mulberry/ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/radioactive-soda-mulberry/ Sugarbomb. "Mulberry" appears to be "generic berry" flavor closer to plum. Not horrible. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/carusos-limoncello/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/carusos-limoncello/ Very sweet. Sharp carbonation. Slightly chalky smell/start into decent citrus flavors. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-root-beer/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gus-dry-root-beer/ Low but present sweetness followed with a round tanginess. Heavy birch. Extended finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-grand-teton-grape/ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jackson-hole-grand-teton-grape/ Medium sweet. More character than a classic grape. Miraculous finish. Recommended Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/wink-martindales-orange-passion-fruit-guava/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/wink-martindales-orange-passion-fruit-guava/ Sugarbomb. Tastes like passion fruit scented industrial cleanser. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/earps-sarsaparilla/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/earps-sarsaparilla/ Very sweet. Earthy start. Strong sassafras, sarsaparilla, and anise. Clean finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/druthers-black-cow/ Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/druthers-black-cow/ Medium sweet. Interesting anise vanilla blend. Sharp middle with mild end and long finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-orange-cola/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-orange-cola/ Well balanced orange and cola flavors. Slightly tart in the middle. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gamer-citrus/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gamer-citrus/ Medium sweet. Heavy lime with mild bitterness in the middle. Decent acid. Needs lemon for balance. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-corn-squeezin/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-corn-squeezin/ Very sweet. Lime heavy lemon-lime with a touch of grapefruit. Decent acid/sweet/sour balance. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/craft-root-beer/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/craft-root-beer/ Pretty sweet. Heavy nutmeg with some anise. Decent but prolonged finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/ngon-anise-cream-soda/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/ngon-anise-cream-soda/ Very sweet. Amazingly well balanced anise. Strong vanilla. Beautiful. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-root-beer/ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/north-star-craft-soda-root-beer/ Very sweet. Good complexity. Long soft anise finish. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/smugglers-run-tropical/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/smugglers-run-tropical/ Sugarbomb. Intense pineapple and coconut flavors. Alkaline middle, buttery finish. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/torrance-beary-soda/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/torrance-beary-soda/ Very sweet. Basically a decent fruit punch with a good finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-pimple-pop/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gross-guss-pimple-pop/ Sugarbomb. Pleasantly strong vanilla but slightly odd. Tragically disgusting bottle art. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/martian-soda/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/martian-soda/ Very sweet but pleasant. Distinct but subtle flavor. Excellent finish. Quite good. Recommended! Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/crater-lake-lemon-lime/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/crater-lake-lemon-lime/ Med sweet with strong citrus sour/bitter overtones. Has less taste than it does feel. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/gamer-orange/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/gamer-orange/ Unexpectedly low sweetness. Echoes of baby aspirin but better. Slightly disappointing finish. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/judge-wapner-cola/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/judge-wapner-cola/ Very sweet. Either this bottle is a mislabeled cherry cola or this is a really strange cola. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/lost-trail-root-beer/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/lost-trail-root-beer/ Very sweet. V. heavy wintergreen. Nice character and depth. Good bottle design. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/popular-fruit-flavored/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/popular-fruit-flavored/ Quite sweet, less than expected. Slight citrus/strawberry in the flavor. Not bad. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/squamscot-half-half/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/squamscot-half-half/ Low sweetness. I can see what is attempted but comes off as a mild industrial cleaner. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/saint-arnold-root-beer/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/saint-arnold-root-beer/ Heavy wintergreen. Fairly sweet. A&W-esque. Sharp carbonation. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-grape/ Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-grape/ Classic grape soda flavor. Tough to differentiate, but quite good. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-cola/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-cola/ Fairly sweet. Nice very slight tartness. Well rounded. Superb finish. Highly recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-dewshine/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/mtn-dew-dewshine/ Low to med sweet. Strong citrus flavor start, odd chemical middle, finishes ok. Clean. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-golden-ginger-ale/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-golden-ginger-ale/ Fairly sweet. Medium spice or more. Uncomplicated ginger flavor. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-grape/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-grape/ Almost medium sweet. Very full classic "grape" flavor. Hard to criticize. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-orange/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-rock-premium-orange/ VERY orange in color. Minimal baby aspirin in flavor. Medium sweet. Nostalgic. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-ginger-beer/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/cock-n-bull-ginger-beer/ One of my favorite ginger beers. Medium spicy, medium sweet. Good character and depth. Recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/polar-root-beer/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/polar-root-beer/ Fairly sweet. Strong birch but not overpowering. Simple and decent but not a standout. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-banana/ Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-banana/ Sugar bomb. Smells like Banana Laffy Taffy. Tastes like vaguely fake banana flavored red pop. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-watermelon/ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/filberts-watermelon/ Sugar bomb in the Red Pop style. Fun fake watermelon scent mostly missing in the flavor. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-ginger-ale/ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-ginger-ale/ Fresh ginger, a bit of spice, lots of character. Starts simple but develops well. RECOMMENDED! Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/live-culture-cola/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/live-culture-cola/ Vaguely cola-ish. Lightly sweet. The label exhorts that it must be healthy. Pass Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/live-living-limon/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/live-living-limon/ Marginally better than the cola. Not sure I could reliably tell them apart. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephens-ginger-beer/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephens-ginger-beer/ Spicy and forward ginger flavor but not too raw in tone. Medium sweet. Decent. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-root-beer/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/tree-fort-root-beer/ Good honey scent with a strong spearmint and cinnamon flavor over sarsaparilla base. RECOMMENDED Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-pineapple-cream/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-pineapple-cream/ Less sweet than one might expect. Very pina colada-esque with plenty of coconut notes. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/pimento-spicy-ginger/ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/pimento-spicy-ginger/ Good flavor, nice sweetness. Not as fiery as expected, though not tame. Recommended (mostly)… Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-grape/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-soda-grape/ Easter label, normal grape from Jones. As ever it is not bad. Just not particularly good. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/apple-beer-apple-beer/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/apple-beer-apple-beer/ Medium sweet. Subtle apple with a nice tang. Long finish is stronger than I would like. Pretty Good. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/reeds-flying-cauldron-butterscotch-beer/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/reeds-flying-cauldron-butterscotch-beer/ Sugar bomb. Good finish. Very rich. Likely not for everyone. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-lemon-sour/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/spring-grove-lemon-sour/ In my top 5 sodas. Sweet and sour and lemony good. Highly recommended. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-fruit-punch/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/whistler-fruit-punch/ Very sweet. Good flavor though the finish could be improved. Nostalgic. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-gingerbread/ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-gingerbread/ Light but good ginger paired with decent vanilla and maybe nutmeg. Very sweet. Ok. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/astro-pop-passion-fruit/ Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/astro-pop-passion-fruit/ Very green. I suppose it tastes somewhat like passion fruit, but mostly a sugar bomb. Pass. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-bug-barf/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-bug-barf/ Very sweet, but not syrupy. Good kiwi and pineapple flavors. Finishes nicely. An ideal sugar bomb. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-toxic-slime/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/averys-toxic-slime/ Tastes very blue. Orange flavor subtle to absent. Less sweet than expected but still intense. Ok Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/uludag-frutti-extra-lime/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/uludag-frutti-extra-lime/ A soda in all but name. Quite sweet. Missing some lime bitterness. Drinkable. Originally posted to Twitter. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-peanut-butter-and-jelly/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-peanut-butter-and-jelly/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Jones PB&J: Strong grapey flavor with mild "nutty" tones. Same low rent Jones sugar. Interesting. Worth trying. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-candy-cane/ Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-candy-cane/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Candy Cane (Orca): SWEET. Decent mint but slightly muddied by some other flavor, not totally in a bad way. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-sugar-cookie/ Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/orca-sugar-cookie/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Sugar Cookie(Orca): SWEET. Not worst cream soda I've had but close. Bad vanilla with fake butter flavor. Stay away. https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-spruce-beer/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/empire-spruce-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Empire Spruce Beer. Yes, like the conifer. Think sweetened Retsina. Refreshing and different. Highly recommended. http://t.co/YgTQlrj3eK https://www.soda.guide/review/leninade/ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:08:04 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/leninade/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Lemonade: Fantastic lemon-lime flavor. Just about perfectly sweet. Good finish. Hilarious bottle. (Pretty sure auto-correct was at fault for the first word of that review but it's hard to say nearly 7 years later. https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-evergreen-elderberry/ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:32:19 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/rocky-mountain-evergreen-elderberry/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Rocky Mountain Evergreen Elderberry: Very sweet but nice. Decent quality sugar. Lingers a bit too long. https://www.soda.guide/review/sangaria-party-pop/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:44:27 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/sangaria-party-pop/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Sangaria Party Pop: Didn't notice the guarana in the ingredients till I was trying to figure out the flavor profile. https://www.soda.guide/review/materva-yerba-matte/ Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:55:18 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/materva-yerba-matte/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Materva Yerbe Mate Soda. Initial flavor is VERY red pop-ish but develops interestingly. Different, not bad. https://www.soda.guide/review/moms-root-beer/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:13:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/moms-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Mom's Root Beer: Nice, if somewhat forgettable. Good finish, medium sweet. Local. https://www.soda.guide/review/old-red-eye-root-beer/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:38:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/old-red-eye-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Old Red Eye Root Beer: Very candy like. Ok flavor, but slightly reminiscent of bathroom cleaner. https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-beverage-co-salted-caramel-root-beer/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:53:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/cicero-beverage-co-salted-caramel-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Cicero Beverage Co Salted Caramel Root Beer. I see what they tried for. Some depth, too sweet, kind of a mess. Pass. https://www.soda.guide/review/saranac-1888-ginger-beer/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:51:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/saranac-1888-ginger-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Saranac 1888 Ginger Beer: Soft feel, nicely sweet, good ginger but no fire. Excellent oak smokey finish. Recommended. On the Saranac Ginger Beer: Might qualify more as a Soda or Ale, rather then Ginger Beer. https://www.soda.guide/review/q-kola/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:19:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/q-kola/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Q Kola: lovely, lovely stuff. Subtle, nicely carbonated, delicate sweetness. Worth the (steep) price. https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-pensylvania-punch/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:15:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/red-ribbon-pensylvania-punch/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Red Ribbon Soda Works Pennsylvania Punch. Nearly a grape soda, just missing the bubbles. Ok I suppose. https://www.soda.guide/review/phancy-soda-chanh-sparkling-limeade/ Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/phancy-soda-chanh-sparkling-limeade/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Phancy Soda Chanh Vietnamese Sparkling Limeade. excellent lime with balanced sweetness. Recommended. https://www.soda.guide/review/phancy-soda-chanh-strawberry-limeade/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:57:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/phancy-soda-chanh-strawberry-limeade/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Still not sure what to think. Strawberry highly overpowered the lychee. Probably not trying that flavor again. https://www.soda.guide/review/anchor-ginger-root-beer/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:09:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/anchor-ginger-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Decent root beer with a distinct ginger beer flavor. Neither one nor the other, for better or worse. https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-grape-smootie/ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:13:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/reading-draft-grape-smootie/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Reading Draft Grape Smoothie: overly strong vanilla, candy grape, too sweet. Not horrible. https://www.soda.guide/review/lakefront-brewery-golden-maple-root-beer/ Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:26:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/lakefront-brewery-golden-maple-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Lakefront Brewery Golden Maple Root Beer: Very subtle maple. Very nice "creamy" flavor. Very sweet. Pretty good. https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-tangerine-cream-twister/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:35:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-tangerine-cream-twister/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Vermont Sweetwater Bottling Tangerine Cream Twister: Too much vanilla for me. Better than usual orange cream. Ok. https://www.soda.guide/review/regatta-ginger-beer/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:09:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/regatta-ginger-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Regatta Ginger Beer: Sharp ginger. Heat but no burn. Sweeter then some, not as much as others. Nice but a touch flat. https://www.soda.guide/review/death-valley-root-beer/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:07:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/death-valley-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Death Valley Root Beer: Huge wintergreen, huger anise. Sarsaparilla tone. Rich, complex. Great, but not for everyone. https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-mango-moonshine/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:05:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/vermont-sweetwater-mango-moonshine/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Vermont Sweetwater Bottling Mango Moonshine: Good mango flavor, nicely moderated sweetness. Highly recommended. https://www.soda.guide/review/brownie-caramel-cream-root-beer/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:03:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/brownie-caramel-cream-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer: Big vanilla. Interesting start, rich middle, not great ending. https://www.soda.guide/review/yacht-club-lemon-lime/ Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/yacht-club-lemon-lime/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Today Soda: Yacht Club Lemon-Lime. Nearly a sugar bomb. Reminds me of sno-cones, but in a good way. https://www.soda.guide/review/iii-dachshunds-root-beer/ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:44:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/iii-dachshunds-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Today's Soda: III Dachshunds Root Beer. Decent, not amazing. Nice vanilla, very sweet. 2nd dog themed soda this week. Oh! 3 Dachshunds RB is by WBC, which does Jelly Belly and Goose Island. https://www.soda.guide/review/margos-bark-root-beer/ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:57:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/margos-bark-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: Today's soda: Margo's Bark root beer. Mild sweetness, intense anise, nice wintergreen/birch, clean finish. Very good! https://www.soda.guide/review/safari-mist-orange-mango/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/safari-mist-orange-mango/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: In honor of the weather, today's soda: Safari Mist Orange Mango. @laffingbuddha Mixed: Has Splenda, is not overly flavored. Decent-ish? https://www.soda.guide/review/hotlips-boysenberry/ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:45:00 -0500 https://www.soda.guide/review/hotlips-boysenberry/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. Text: For the record, Hotlips Boysenberry soda is really spectacular. Wow. https://www.soda.guide/review/girlan-pink-birch-beer/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:17:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/girlan-pink-birch-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case these tweets are ever deleted, they read: Today's lunch soda: Girlan Pink Birch Beer Girlan Pink Birch Beer: Seems to be a birch beer/cream soda hybrid. Definitely "sugar bomb" class. Not bad, but won't get more. https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-lemon-lime/ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:14:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/foxon-park-lemon-lime/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It isn't actually very useful and is in reference to an entire line of sodas that no longer exists (White Rock Organics) but I wanted to include it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Some flavors are not necessarily "good", but they are certainly "nostalgic". Foxon Park Lemon-Lime soda is definitely nostalgic. https://www.soda.guide/review/mr-q-cumber/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:02:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/mr-q-cumber/ NOTE: Not a review, but another pre-review soda reference from early in my twitter stream. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Found an interesting new to me soda: Mr. Q Cumber http://t.co/LZHr2SBl https://www.soda.guide/review/joia/ Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/joia/ NOTE: Another of the early pre-cursors to actual soda reviews on Twitter. Found @joialife at Byerly's today. Have tried Lime and Blackberry so far. NOT subtle on the flavors. Now need to research erythritol. However @joialife is local, which is nice to see. https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-ginger-ale/ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bruce-cost-ginger-ale/ NOTE: Another of the early pre-cursors to actual soda reviews on Twitter. "Fresh Ginger Ginger Ale by Bruce Cost" verdict: Quite good http://twitpic.com/3k1d8r https://www.soda.guide/review/me-unavailable/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/me-unavailable/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: I am drinking my last can of Me Unavailable http://twitpic.com/2gmcgv https://www.soda.guide/review/west-indian-queen-sorrel-drink/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/west-indian-queen-sorrel-drink/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: West Indian Queen Sorrel Drink (soda) http://twitpic.com/25xuu9 https://www.soda.guide/review/goose-island-root-beer/ Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/goose-island-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 10: Goose Island Root Beer http://twitpic.com/1oqj2z https://www.soda.guide/review/flathead-lake-pomegranate-blueberry/ Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/flathead-lake-pomegranate-blueberry/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 8: Flathead Lake Pomegranate Blueberry http://twitpic.com/1nsnn5 https://www.soda.guide/review/capn-elis-ginger-beer/ Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/capn-elis-ginger-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 6: Cap'n Eli's Ginger Beer http://twitpic.com/1nj4q4 https://www.soda.guide/review/bubble-up/ Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/bubble-up/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 6: Bubble Up https://www.soda.guide/review/flathead-lake-huckleberry/ Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/flathead-lake-huckleberry/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 4: Flathead Lake Gourmet Soda Huckleberry (and a few LEGOs) http://twitpic.com/1mkt03 https://www.soda.guide/review/nesbitts-callifornia-honey-lemonade/ Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/nesbitts-callifornia-honey-lemonade/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 3: Nesbitt's California Honey Lemonade (Didn't get around to drinking it yesterday) http://twitpic.com/1mha28 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrel-brothers-root-beer-cremy-vanilla/ Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/barrel-brothers-root-beer-cremy-vanilla/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day 2: Barrel Brothers Root Beer Creamy Vanilla http://twitpic.com/1lrfvr https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-brooklyn-williamsburg-root-beer/ Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/olde-brooklyn-williamsburg-root-beer/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Birthday Soda Day One: Olde Brooklyn Williamsburg Root Beer http://twitpic.com/1lobso https://www.soda.guide/review/steaz/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/steaz/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Slowly working my way through the Steaz flavors again since it's been a few years. Today Grape (Eh) and Lemon Dew (Yum). https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephens-lemon-lime/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/aj-stephens-lemon-lime/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Drinking an AJ Stephans Lemon & Lime purchased at neat little soda shop. https://www.soda.guide/review/white-rock-organics/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:44:00 -0600 https://www.soda.guide/review/white-rock-organics/ NOTE: This review is an early item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It isn't actually very useful and is in reference to an entire line of sodas that no longer exists (White Rock Organics) but I wanted to include it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: For those interested: http://www.whiterockbeverages.com Good: Red Peach, Passion Orange. Ick: Raspberry Creme. https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-soda/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/dry-soda/ NOTE: These reviews are early items I found in my old Twitter stream that count as soda reviews. Text of the tweet: Lemongrass Dry Soda smells like old formula 7Up. Great flavor too. Text of the tweet: Lavender Dry Soda is much improved served chilled. Still not as good as the Kumquat though. https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-gingerbread-man/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.soda.guide/review/jones-gingerbread-man/ NOTE: This review is the first item I found in my old Twitter stream that counts as a soda review. It is not in the more useful later form of review but I am including it for posterity. In case the tweet is ever deleted, it reads: Jones Gingerbread Man soda is passable. Too sweet.