We’ve all been there. You buy a seasonal craft lager expecting a crisp, refreshing brew, only to find it tastes like a neon-green sports drink. It’s “limey” in all the wrong ways—cloying, one-dimensional, and so acidic that the malt and hops have been completely masked. Before you pour that six-pack down the drain, reach for … Read more
You’ve probably heard of Fat Tire by New Belgium Brewing. For many, it was the “gateway” into craft beer—a mainstay Belgian-style Amber Ale known for its bready, toasted malts and gentle sweetness. Now, imagine being told that this beer was a “supremely bitter IPA” and that you should be careful about ordering it. This confusion … Read more
If you’ve ever browsed a high-end cocktail menu, read a bartender’s recipe book, or listened to an alcohol aficionado, you’ve likely noticed a specific bit of fancy-sounding language. They don’t just call it booze or liquor, they call it “spirits.” To the average person, it can feel like industry jargon used to make things sound … Read more
McDonald’s customers often feel that a McDonald’s fountain Coca-Cola is better than other fountain Cokes. Why is this? First, I can tell you that McDonald’s fountain Coke is not likely to be liked better than a cold Coca-Cola straight out of the bottle or can, without ice. Ice is the key. It is rumored that … Read more
Crystal Pepsi was an experiment by the Pepsi Company to market Pepsi as a clear rather than a colored beverage. The idea was that health-conscious customers, concerned about caramel coloring or other food coloring, would appreciate the clear beverage and view it as healthier. Crystal Pepsi was sold for two years, from 1992 to 1994, … Read more
Taste of Home ran an article that is sure to delight many of us ’80s kids: Slice soda is making a comeback! The headline proclaimed “This vintage soda is making a comeback and ’80s kids are freaking out.” Another headline proclaims “This Cult 90s Soda is Officially Coming Back.” Well, if you heard about this, you … Read more