Conundrum in a Can 

Mysteries that fizz

Whose idea was it to put Big Red in a can? In a can, it's just cream soda. In a bottle or a clear glass -- it's Big Red.

A related conversation:

Me: When you lived in Texas, did you ever drink Big Red?
Rick: All I can remember is that I didn't like it.
Me: Do you like cream soda?
Rick: No.
Me: Well, there you go!

Coke Fiend 

Mexican cola finds its way across the border -- and into the hearts of Americans

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Coca-Cola company has finally caught on that Mexican Coke is better than American Coke. The reason why? Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar, not the high-fructose corn syrup used by United States bottlers.

Chad Terhune reports that while the product isn't illegal, importing it into the US breaks company guidelines. The company has no plans to introduce a Mexican Coke in the U.S. any time soon, claiming consumers would consider it inauthentic. Hold the phone! Coke started using corn syrup just two decades ago... the original Coke -- the classic Coke -- was made with cane sugar.

Until Coke changes its ways, make mine Kosher-for-Passover Coke or a bottle of Boylan's.

Reader Feedback 

What think you?

Weigh in with your ideas and feedback!

oniyagi Kosher Coke is the only kind I'll drink. Coke should go back to the "much better than high fructose corn death" formula. :) Posted July 30, 2006

Sources of Sodapop 

Beverages Direct

"Thirsty for choice" -- and my mail order vendor of choice!

Pop the Soda Shop

"Your online beverage source"

Galco's Soda Pop Stop

"A totally unique soda pop shop"

Soda Pop for Your Peepers 

Soda, sighted

Join the Soda Club 

A tool you can use to make your own Moxie (almost)

Soda-Club USA's fountain jet home soda maker is a fun -- but not fully functional -- home accoutrement you can use to create your own cola. Basically, the countertop device is designed to carbonate water. Then, you add flavored syrup for the kind of soft drink you want to make, and voila. What I found testing the device is that even if I felt like I was over-carbonating the water, it never ended up bubbly enough. You might consider finding a source of syrups... and merely adding them to seltzer water. This device is intriguing but doesn't entirely deliver.

Web Sites That Sizzle 

Soda-related resources

Yummi-Land

Home to the Soda Pop Girls, a new toy line featuring Bratz-like dolls. Each doll is named after a flavor, and the sound-filled web site is chockablock with effervescent goodness!

The Knowledge For Thirst

"Soda reviews, juice reviews, beverage reviews, a beverage-centric website by two gentlemen who really enjoy juices and sodas."

Mentos: The Dark Side

Soda pop may be tops, but it can also be dangerous. Don't try this at home.

My Top Five 

Flavors I favor

1. Cheerwine
2. Green River
3. Orange Nehi
4. Boylan's Sugar Cane Cola
5. Manhattan Special
6. Jarritos
7. La Cascada

Pictures That Pop 

A bottle of soda is worth a thousand words

Last Night's Dinner

Turkish soda

Street fair, Oct 200...

who loves orange sod...

Road Trip!

POP

Give me a Thums Up!

Cola Turka!

wide mouth

Carbonated Page Turners 

Books that've got pop!

Hard copies about soft drinks

Soda Pop: The History, Advertising, Art, and Memorabilia of Soft Drinks in America

by Lawrence Dietz

Amazon Price: (as of 10/13/2008)

Soda Pop: The History, Advertising, Art and Memorabilia of Soft Drinks

by LAWRENCE DIETZ

Amazon Price: (as of 10/13/2008)

Soda Pop Science Projects: Experiments With Carbonated Soft Drinks (Science Fair Success)

by Thomas R. Rybolt

Amazon Price: $23.94 (as of 10/13/2008)

Collectible Soda Pop Memorabilia: Identification & Value Guide

by B. J. Summers

Amazon Price: $19.46 (as of 10/13/2008)

Soda Pop Stuff 

Get your bid on

Cola collectibles and other soft drink delights

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Effervescent Articles 

Spring Tonic

An age-old cure all is once again all the rage among the hipster set

Los Angeles: Galco's Soda Pop Store

Lined up on the shelves of Galco's Soda Pop Stop is a veritable library of sodas and beers from around the world.