I recently reviewed Rocket Fizz All Natural Chocolate Soda; today I have a bottle of Rocket Fizz Chocolate Soda. I’m not really sure why this one isn’t considered all natural unless it’s the inclusion of “caramel color”. All other listed ingredients are natural, right down to the vague “natural flavor”. Would they really make a completely different soda where the only difference is coloring?
Read MoreThe soda I’m about to consume is made with real cocoa. Rocket Fizz All Natural Chocolate Soda is what’s at hand and I kinda want to skip all the fluff and take a swig. I’ll of course do that, but the parchment like label complete with “wax seal” make me giggle. That’s how you know it’s fancy, because there’s a picture of a wax seal. Good stuff.
Read MoreThe artwork on this bottle of Nella Bella Chocolate Almond Fizz is beautiful. A grove of white trees standing starkly against a blue sky. The words “Nella Bella” glowing as the sun peers over the first “E”. Even the flavor intrigues me. Chocolate Almond Fizz sounds like a delicious candy, yet this soda only has 10 grams of sugar because it’s also sweetened with Stevia.
Read MoreI’m not sure what butter cake is. I’m not sure how a soda can taste “gooey”. I do know soda though. That’s probably why the fine folks at Excel Bottling sent me this Gooey Butter Cake Soda to review.
Read MoreFrom the makers of “Candy Cane” comes “Sugar Cookie”! It looks like dirty water, but in actuality it’s supposedly a sugar cookie flavored soda. Much like Candy Cane, Sugar Cookie is sweetened with cane sugar and a variety of natural and artificial flavors. You know, just like mom used to make!
Read MoreWhew! Now that I’m no longer at the whim of the holidays or a work schedule in flux I’m finally able to review some sodas again. Today’s soda is Candy Cane… that’s it. There’s no brand, the word “soda” isn’t on the bottle. It’s just a clear bottled liquid titled “Candy Cane”. This could easily be a new street drug I’m not hip to, but for sake of writing a review I’m going to assume it’s soda.
Read MorePurchased at World Market
Purchased at Wilcox Travel Center in Robertsdale, AL
Purchased at Winn Dixie
Confused, I stare at a tiny bottle of clear “root beer soda”. It’s made by Original New York Seltzer so I’m going to assume that it’s seltzer water flavored with root beer. Even if that’s true I’m still looking at this bottle with a tilted head... because I’m confused and because the ingredients are written sideways. Carbonated water, cane sugar, citric acid, and natural flavors are what make up this 10oz bottle of mystery.
Original New York Orange Hippo
Flavored seltzer water is usually on the bitter side, but this one has 33 grams of sugar in it so I’m hoping it’ll be quite sweet. The bottle cap states that “The choice is clear” and that’s enough for me to already love this beverage.
Ok, so Original New York Seltzer Root Beer Soda smells like a root beer, but it’s a thin aroma so I’m not sure how rich the taste is going to be. I suppose I shouldn’t assume a rich taste because this isn’t a root beer… it’s root beer flavored seltzer. New things are so much fun to try.
That’s so very odd. The powerful fizz of seltzer paired with the taste of root beer barrel candy. Each sip starts off crisp and refreshing before introducing the root beer flavoring and then eventually fading away somewhat. As far as aftertaste goes it’s fairly honest to the original flavor, but holds on longer than I appreciate.
I’m not sure how to say this, but it’s definitely not root beer… yet it’s root beer flavored. On the sugar front it’s quite the sweet soda. Only a the smallest amount of bitter taste is created by the seltzer, but the crisp mouthfeel is still present.
Such an odd combination yet it works. It’s not going to replace root beer or anything crazy, but at least now I can look fancy whilest enjoying a tiny clear soda. This coupled with a short ingredient list will assure I pick up another bottle or two next time I see them.
~A
This was purchased at World Market
Purchased at World Market
Purchased at Rouses Supermarket
We’re back in Bellville, TX (not literally) reviewing another bottle of Boot Beverages. Today’s flavor is identified as Picture Show Red Hot Soda. I can only assume the “Picture Show” portion of this title helps insinuate that we’re talking about Red Hots the candy like you would find at a moving picture show. I applaud Boots for their creative effort on this one and truey hope it delivers.
I think Twist and Deedie would get along just fine.
You know who else hopes this delivers? Deedie Kristen. Deedie is the face of this particular flavor of Boots and her story goes like this:
Deedie was the official emergency office worker (as in IRS visits). She was flattered when she was told this one suited her to a T. Try it for inspiration! An never underestimate the value of flattery.
Well, I’m quite unsure what a large portion of that meant. Although Deedie seems like a pretty great person if she’s got a Red Hot soda tied to her name. Time to open up the bottle and see what we got.
There is a cinnamon scent, but it’s a faint one. I wanted this to punch me square in the nose and give me some trepidation to try it. Instead I’m greeted with a weaker aroma that has me a little worried. Cinnamon soda is a rarity and should be treated as such. Hopefully the upcoming flavor will kick my taste buds for doubting.
I’m happy to say that there is a bit of a burn on the back end of my first sip. The flavor also does a pretty good job of tasting like the candy coating you’d find on a Red Hot or Atomic Fireball. That said I’d be curious what my mom would think of this as she’s a huge fan of both treats listed.
Carbonation wise Boots Beverages Picture Show Red Hot Soda is on the lower side. This works out perfectly well for the soda because I believe your burn should come from the flavor with little assistance from the bubbles themselves.
All in all, Boots Beverages did solid job on creating liquid cinnamon candy. Just because I’m a Jerk I do wish this was a little stronger in all areas, but I think the message comes across clear enough as is. It’s the difference of saying “Hi” to the guy next to you or yelling “Howdy!” to a room full of folks. Same message, different delivery.
~A
I purchased this at an HEB grocery store
I had chips and salsa for dinner. I’m an adult. I can eat whatever I want, but I also have to pay a mortgage and taxes and keep a tiny human healthy and safe. The only reason I didn’t eat donuts for dinner is because I was too lazy to go get donuts. Isn’t that great! I was too lazy to eat donuts for dinner so I had chips and salsa instead. Now I’m going to have a Maine Root Pumpkin Pie Soda as a dessert to my chips and salsa dinner. Adulthood.
So since this pumpkin pie soda is made by Maine Root you know it’s all natural and of course made with Fair Trade Certified organic cane juice and spices. Dab the worry sweat off your brown and stick with me now as I open the bottle.
Peter Peter Pumpkin Drinker.
The ol’ sniffer is working better today after a week of antibiotics and Flonase brand Flonase. When you need to eventually breathe, eventually try Flonase. I’m not sure what my writing is doing, but I promise you’ll get a review out of this eventually.
So, this soda does smell a little like pumpkin pie. I don’t think I’d identify it as such if I didn’t know the flavor though. It’s a faint smell to begin with and of course that makes me worry about the strength of the taste. Perhaps I don't’ want a super strong pumpkin pie soda. I’ve never had one so I guess I’m going to learn something about myself now.
Tipping the bottle it dispenses three glugs worth of soda. I bet I could tell this is pumpkin pie. It’s not overly pumpkin pie tasting, but just enough to get the good parts. Kind of like a pumpkin pie coverband. It’ll never replace the original, but if it costs 80% less to go see them you might as well. Heck I might buy a CD from them.
I’m enjoying the taste of this soda more than I thought I would. The fizz level is pretty high, adding a bit of a burn with each sip. The Fair Trade Certified spices taste as you would expect Fair Trade Certified spices to taste… spicy. Seriously though, the spices do add a nice aftertaste to the beverage. They keep my tongue guessing which is fun.
All in all it’s a rather sophisticated soda, but not a prima donna. Not an overly sweet experience, but just enough to call it dessert if you wish. Pumpkin pie lovers, or dare I even say, Sweet Potato Pie lovers should probably give this a go. Surprisingly good.
~A
I purchased this at an HEB Grocery Store
You know what takes up a lot of your soda reviewing time? Life. Well, the children portion of life seems to take up the majority of it… mine at least. I’m sure once she can go down to the fridge and get me a soda it’ll be a bit easier to find the time, but right now we’re working on walking. So bear with me if you would.
It's not easy being green...and being next to a can of Minta.
Now that we’ve gotten all of that out of the way it’s time to review a delicious can of mint soda. Nothing about that sounds good at all to me as the last mint soda I had was a bit on the mouthwash side, I’m guessing this will be too.
Minta is a naturally flavored soda with the following ingredients: Carbonated water, natural sugar, natural flavors (vague much?), and citric acid. It sits in a precious little silver 10 ounce can adorned with mint leaves. I’ve got to give it to them, it really does look refreshing. Time to find out if I can judge this book by it’s cover.
Smells like spearmint gum. Finally I can live my dream and drink spearmint gum, said some weirdo no one talks to. I’m being far too harsh on those that love this drink. I think my time away has made me more Jerk than Soda. Clearly there is a market for mint flavored sodas as Minta is doing just fine in the world without my love/hatred. Who knows, perhaps I’ll come around and like it.
Nope. No I won’t. Not in the slightest. That’s even mintier than Stander. That’s mintier than the mintiest gum. I ate mint leaves as a child… loved them. This is mintier than MINT LEAVES. Why would anyone want liquid this?! It’s hardly sweet at all and the carbonation is easily ignored due to the pungent mint flavoring.
I’ll give them one thing, they definitely deliver on their mint flavored promise. That said, I’ve maybe had four ounces of this and I think I’m done. It’s a very cool beverage and every proponent of it is good, except for the flavor. That’s a pretty big deal in the soda game. As the saying I just made up goes, Flavor Sells. Perhaps when I try Strawberry Minta I’ll be singing a different tune, but until then… no thank you.
~A
This soda was purchased at Sprouts Farmer’s Market thanks to a donation from readers like you!
