Thirsty Dudes

Sangria Senorial

Derek Neuland — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:37:00 +0000

i have never tasted a drop of alcohol in my life, so i’m not sure if this actually tastes like sangria. I must say, Sangria Senorial smells just like alcoholic sangria. Since it smells so familiar and I have a negative outlook on alcoholic drinks, I think that might be part of the reason why i don’t like the taste of this. It has a bitter grape taste with light carbonation. The only positive thing I can say is that it has real sugar in it.

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Sidral Mundet- Green Apple Soda

Derek Neuland — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:47:34 +0000

I really need to invest in a bottle opener because I keep finding that imported soda companies aren’t fond of twist off caps. Oh well, I managed to get this cap off with my handy staple remover again. It’s not everyday you see green apple flavored soda, so i had to try this bottle of Sidral Mundet I found at the international grocery store. It’s made in Mexico and is made with real sugar which is nice. It tastes EXACTLY like a green apple Jolly Rancher. It’s really strange how exact the taste is. But it’s super delicious, and actually has some apple juice concentrate in it!

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Sarsi soda

Derek Neuland — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:20:02 +0000

I found this bottle of Sarsi at a large international supermarket near my house. Judging by the color, ingredients, and uncanny similarity to the Pepsi logo, I thought this was going to be a cola. I also didn’t see the “i” at first and was really excited that there was a drink called Sars. After i pried off the non-twist bottle cap (all i had was a staple remover to help with this), it didn’t smell nor taste like cola. It’s more of a light sarsaparilla, but with a bitter aftertaste due to the use of aspartame instead of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. It’s not bad, but it’s not amazing. If you’re a fan of sarsaparilla and don’t mind artificial sweeteners, it’s worth a try.

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Jones Soda Goes Punk

Derek Neuland — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:32:54 +0000

The Tripwire is reporting of some new labels coming to Jones Soda bottles soon, including ones featuring the bands Bad Brains, Less Than Jake, and Thursday. Check out a picture of them and the full article here: http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2009/06/16/jones-soda-brings-us-pop-punk/

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Hotlips-Boysenberry Soda

Derek Neuland — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:39:51 +0000

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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Tropical Grove by Allen’s- Mango

Douglas — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:11:52 +0000

The first thing I noticed about this was the kind of odd packaging, it being in a small carton, with a screw top lid, kind of like a medium sized orange juice container. Upon opening, I was please that this wasn’t like a mango nectar (which tends to be heavy, and overly sugary), it passed the smell test, and it was a nice orange color. All seemed well, and at first it was, the initial taste was awesome, until I swallowed it. Then came a strange mild body odor taste(which you can get with a unripe mango). As I continued to drink it, the taste got more and more powerful. I really wanted to like this, I just couldn’t get over the after taste. It has hints of grape and peach, which doesn’t help the taste at all. Its only plus is that it’s cheap (about a dollar), but I still have half of it left and its been a week and a half. I would pass on this if I were you.

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Columbia Gorge- Lemonade

Derek Neuland — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:02:07 +0000

Warning: do not take a big sip of this the first time you try it. You will be in for a big surprise as the strong taste of lemon juice stings your tongue and singes your insides all the way down until it settles into your stomach. If you have ever drank pure lemon juice, then you know the feeling I’m talking about.

That being said, Columbia Gorge knows how to make a good lemonade. If you like yours extra tart, then this one is for you. It’s sweetened with agave syrup, which i’ve never seen before but I welcome the change. It really lets the lemon in the lemonade shine through when it’s not loaded with sugar.

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Natural Brew- Vanilla Creme Soda

Derek Neuland — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:03:14 +0000

I have yet to meet a cream soda I have not liked. Luckily, Natural Brew’s Vanilla Creme Soda does not break my streak. As the name states, it has a strong vanilla flavor that sits on the tongue very nicely. One really nice thing about Natural Brew is they use evaporated cane juice as a sweetener. Cane juice is processed much less than sugar, therefore it retains a lot more of the naturally occurring nutrients in the sugar cane.

Natural Brew is manufactured and distributed by Smucker Quality Beverages (yes, the same Smucker’s that makes jam). I’m holding out for a peanut butter and jelly soda.
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Vegan Smoothies Ahoy!

eva — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:09:51 +0000

I am on a smoothie kick. Breakfast: smoothie. Afternoon snack: smoothie. Midnight snack: why, smoothie, of course.

Since I choose to abstain from animal products, my smoothies have no choice but to follow suit. I am, after all, their ruling master. Queen of blender-button-smooching.

Some fun things I have been adding to smoothies are:

Frozen coconut water! Coconut water is a naturally isotonic, which means it helps to replenish electrolytes. Just pour some into an ice cube tray and stick it in the freezer, and a few hours later you’ll have a perfectly icy smoothie base.
Soy yogurt! I especially like Nancy’s brand, which is made locally in Eugene, OR. It’s full of active culture’s, which is good news for your guts. Pick some fun flavors, or go with the big bulk tub of exciting and delicious “plain” in order to save some cash.
Agave nectar! Need some extra sweet? Berries and bananas just not kickin’ it? Agave nectar is nature’s answer to your woes. It’s glycemic index is much lower than most other forms of sugar and it’s tasty too!
Hemp milk! Thicken things up with a good dose of all kind of vitamins, minerals, omega-6s and omega-3s. Hemp milk is usually available in chocolate flavor (along with plain and vanilla), which is always good news.
Cashews! Throw in a handful of cashews first, to make sure they are properly pulverized (this is a SMOOTHie, after all). They’ll make your smoothie thicker and, more importantly, yummier.
Flax oil! A lot of the vitamins you’ll be loading yourself full of in your smoothie drinking glory are fat soluble. Flax oil is full of the ever-elusive Omega-3s. It also boasts fiber, protein, and antioxidants, making it perhaps the perfect fat to complement your smoothie. Throw in a tablespoon and you won’t even know it’s there.
Greens! Spinach! Kale! Wheat grass, if you want to be fancy! Throw some in!
Dates! Dates sweeten things up, a lot like agave, but with the added benefit of being full of fiber. They’re also a natural energy booster, and the best natural source of potassium. Add one or two whole dates to the mix for a quick pick-me-up.
Silken tofu! Tofu is a great way to add some protein. A quarter of a brick of silken tofu works perfectly in a one-serving smoothie. If it seems to thick, add some hemp milk or coconut water. Plain old water will do the trick, too.
Frozen juice! Pomegranate and cranberry are my personal favorites, but any sort will work fine. Just pour into ice cube trays and wait for it to freeze. Lemonade also works great for this. Another option is already-frozen juice concentrates, especially on hot days when there’s no time to wait for the freezer to do its magic.

The possibilities are endless! Getting creative is half of the fun of smoothies. Here’s a basic recipe you can elaborate on to your heart’s content. You’ll need a blender, of course.

Basic Smoothie

4 cubes of ice

A handful of berries, or any other fruit (fresh or frozen, any variety)

1/2 banana

1/2 cup soy yogurt

Blend blend blend.

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Blue Sky Natural Soda- Cola

Derek Neuland — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:04:09 +0000

On first sip, Blue Sky Cola is a lot lighter than most colas. It also lacks the sharp bitter taste that Coke and Pepsi have, which might please people who don’t normally like cola for that reason. This may be due to the fact that Blue Sky uses real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, or possibly the lack of caffeine (which is uncommon among colas).

Blue Sky is owned by Hansen Natural Corporation (who also make Hansen Natural sodas). These two brands seem to be the most prominent canned natural sodas so it’s interesting to see that they’re owned by the same company.

Overall, this is one of the best cola’s I’ve had recently. The smooth taste and lack of high fructose corn syrup really puts it ahead of the rest. Though the lack of caffeine throws me off as I usually associated coffee and colas with caffeine.

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