Thirsty Dudes

Boysenberry soda? Really? I was pretty shocked when I saw this, but also excited to try it.  It’s a local Portland soda made by the people who run the Hotlips Pizza chain.  It has a strong berry smell, but luckily the taste isn’t as strong.  I was afraid this was going to taste like carbonated juice, but it definitely was not the case.  The  boysenberry is represented perfectly: not too sweet, not too watery.

The only major complaint I have is the price.  At $2.50 a bottle, it’s one of the most expensive specialty soda’s I’ve seen in a while.  I could see myself picking this up once in a while as a treat, but my wallet would never forgive me if it became a regular drink of mine.  I am excited to try the other flavors Hotlips sells, especially the blackberry and pear flavors.

Edit: I wrote this review when i was half way through the bottle. I just finished it and was suprised by little chunks of boysenberry near the bottom.  This might make some people happy, but when you’re not expecting it, it’s a little off-putting.

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