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Pennsylvania Punch

in Fruit, Regular

Six PackPresentation: Sort of old-fashioned, this soda pops hints at what might be a nostalgic sort of flavor.

Burpability: Carbonation levels are moderate and the flavor is too so you can guzzle this one and belt out a good tune if you feel so inclined.

Aftertaste: Grape. Not much else.

Thought Bubbles: I was hoping for more of a varied, fruit punch flavor but Pennsylvania Punch is pretty much a mild grape soda. Not bad, not great. Just an average grape-flavored soda that I’d drink again but wouldn’t seek out as a regular beverage.

Rating: 6-Pack

Web Site: None

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Raspberry Soda from @HotLipsSoda

in Fruit, Regular

CasePresentation: When the actual source of the flavor (in this case raspberries) proceeds the sweetener (cane sugar), you’ve got my attention.

Burpability: While this soda is plenty carbonated, the thick, rich flavor leads the drinker to a slow, steady pace and keeps backtalk to a minimum.

Aftertaste: Raspberries. Real raspberries. Need I say more?

Thought Bubbles: While some folks don’t agree, I think that soft drinks like raspberry and boysenberry from HotLips Soda are exactly what soda pop is all about. Real natural fruit used in larger quantities than sugar? Excellent. Visibly tasty pieces of raspberry in the bottle? Awesome. A rich, full flavor in every sip? Perfect. I want a case of this soda pop on my shelf at all times.

Rating: Case

Web Site: hotlipssoda.com

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Raspberry Lime Rickey from AJ Stephans

in Fruit, Regular

12 PackPresentation: The label on this soft drink confused me thoroughly. What’s a Lime Rickey, and what does it have to do with raspberry? Its been around since 1926 so someone must know…

Burpability: This is one soda that will keep your belly talking.

Aftertaste: A tasty raspberry aftertaste will greet you after sipping this beverage.

Thought Bubbles: I was pleasantly surprised by AJ Stephens Raspberry Lime Rickey, even though I’m still not quite sure what I was drinking. A great berry flavor with plenty of carbonation, this soda pop is one I’ll be having again soon.

Rating: 12-Pack

Web Site: ajstephans.com

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Route 66 Lime Soda

in Citrus, Regular

SinglePresentation: Cool logo, printing directly on the bottle, a little historical Route 66 fact on the back…all signs point to a good soda pop experience.

Burpability: This one is somewhat flat tasting. Really limited carbonation in the bottle I drank.

Aftertaste: Ever had one of those Otter Pop popsicles in the plastic wrapper? Yeah, kind of like that without the frozen.

Thought Bubbles: The lime flavor in this one is overly sweet and candy-like. I’m pretty sure little kids would love this since it tastes kind of like those sugariffic Otter Pop frozen treats. Sadly, I’m no longer a kid and didn’t finish the whole bottle of Route 66 Lime Soda.

Rating: Single

Web Site: route66sodas.com

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Lilikoi Natural Soda from @WaialuaSoda

in Fruit, Regular

12 PackPresentation: Its got a cool pink color and has a dancing hula girl. What’s not to like?

Burpability: Plenty of bubbles to get the day started with a bang.

Aftertaste: A mysterious fruity flavor follows sips of this tasty beverage. Can’t quite put my finger on the exact source of the flavor though…

Thought Bubbles: From top to bottom this soda pop is fantastic. Cool bottle cap, nice color, nifty logo, and great taste — all in all a soda you should definitely keep cooling in your fridge at all times.

Rating: 12-Pack

Web Site: waialuasodaworks.com

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Jeff’s Chocolate Soda

in Cream, Regular

SinglePresentation: The dark brown bottle & label certainly suggest a drink chock full of chocolately goodness and old soda fountain style. Will it live up to the branding?

Burpability: The cream is so thick in this one that it sort of counter balances the carbonation.

Aftertaste: Root beer. Really? Yup. After a mouthful of chocolate flavor you’re left with a taste resembling one of those root beer hard candies.

Thought Bubbles: I love chocolate. LOVE it. I don’t love this soda. There was just enough of a chocolate hint to keep me interested until I hit that root beer hard candy aftertaste. Not a good combination of flavors at all. Bummer.

Rating: Single

Web Site: None

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Bundaberg Root Beer

in Beers, Regular

CasePresentation: Direct from Australia comes a root beer in a funny little bottle that’s big on taste. The bottle is short & squatty, the tabbed pop top is unique, and the label is pretty darn cool.

Burpability: The carbonation in this one is just right. Not too much, not too little. One of the smoothest root beers I’ve ever tasted.

Aftertaste: Its sharp, its distinct, and its not exactly easy to describe. The combination of ginger, sarsaparilla, and licorice root all display hints of themselves in this aftertaste.

Thought Bubbles: Without a doubt one of the best root beers I’ve ever tasted, Bundaberg is a top-notch soda pop. If you can get your hands on a bottle, pull the tab top off and enjoy a cool, frothy root beer that’s in a class all its own.

Rating: Case

Web Site: bundaberg.com

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Ouzon Ouzo Flavored Soa

in Misc, Regular

Presentation: The bottle isn’t much to look at and about all the information you get about the soda is the fact that it has no alcohol. Beyond that, its up to us to figure out.

Burpability: This is the single most heavily carbonated beverage I’ve ever seen. It was like champagne, once you opened the bottle the bubbles never stopped.

Aftertaste: Air…is that an aftertaste? There was a hint of licorice type flavor that I would expect from an ouzo style drink, but not enough for me to say “yeah, that’s ouzo all right.”

Thought Bubbles: Overall this was a really bland soda. If I did a blind taste test with Ouzon and plain seltzer water I think I’d be hard pressed to tell the difference.

Rating: Chuck it!

Web Site: opaoriginals.com

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Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda (@mary_janes_soda)

in Colas, Regular

12 PackPresentation: Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda sports modern looking label that looks suited for a high end nightclub, or at least a trendy oxygen bar. Here’s some of the things they say on the bottle…”Take a moment for yourself”, “Enjoy euphoric relaxation that’s all natural, plain and simple”, “Consume responsibly – limit 2 bottles per day. Excessive use or use with prescription sedatives may cause drowsiness and impair ability to operate a motor vehicle or heavy equipment”. Oh my, what do we have here…wait, its not THAT type of Mary Jane. This one is made with passionflower & kava…hold the THC.

Burpabiltiy: This one is absolutely bubbleriffic. Plenty of carbonation to lull you into that deep relaxing state you were looking for when you popped open the bottle.

Aftertaste: There’s a bit of flowery essence fluttering around a solid cola flavor after sipping this soda.

Thought Bubbles: I had no idea what to expect from Mary Jane’s Relaxing Soda. In the era of energy drinks this one comes as a welcome relief from the EXTREME beverages blasted at us from all angles. Definitely a tasty soda pop and one I’ll be drinking again soon.

Rating: 12-Pack

Web Site: relaxingsoda.com

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Strawberry Lime from @JonesSodaCo

in Fruit, Regular

12 PackPresentation: A photo of an angry cat growls at you on the front of this bottle from Jones Soda. I wonder if this one will have bite?

Burpability: The combination of carbonation and sour flavor will make you gulp fast and burp loud.

Aftertaste: Sweet strawberry flavor is what lingers with you after drinking this soda.

Thought Bubbles: This offering from Jones Soda is the best I’ve tasted so far. The sweet strawberry flavor is offset by the sour lime taste and it really does give the beverage a bite. I’ll be keeping a few of these bottles around when I need a flavorful kick!

Rating: 12-Pack

Web Site: jonessoda.com

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