KingOfSoda.com

In 2003 I discovered Moxie after watching a segment on the Food network. This “new” soda opened my eyes to a world of different sodas that I had never heard of before. This site catalogs my ratings of each of these sodas. If you find any interesting sodas that are not on my list, I would love to try them. If you are interested in trying any of the sodas that I have here, let me know and I'll try to find one for you.

-Mike Shinn, mikeshinn@mikeshinn.com

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Sprecher Ginger Ale


Sprecher Ginger Ale : 3/19/2003: Not good - perhaps I just don't like ginger ale. This, I no like. I barely got 2 sips past my lips. Ginger Beer, USA   2 thumbs up 

Monday, October 5, 2009

Reeds Raspberry Ginger Brew


Reeds Raspberry Ginger Brew : 4/6/2003: I've learned now that I'm not a big fan of Ginger drinks. This is no exception. I could barely get down the one gulp I put in me. The taste reminded me of that acidy taste you get after vomiting. I want my $2 back.
  Mike Shinn Rating: 2
Average User Rating: 4.5
The Gods of Soda Rating: 1     - We are the all powerful gods of the beverage world, and on behalf of all that is sacred and holy that Reeds Raspberry Ginger Brew is a SACRELIDGE, nay, an ABOMINATION unto all that one puts into their mouth. Woe unto all who partake of this foul beverage blasphemy! This soda of horrors makes babies retreat into the womb, the brave shrink in fear, and the old hurry to their graves. When the beverage apocalypse doth come into fruition, Reed shall cry unto the mountains and rocks, saying "Fall upon me and hide me from the faces of the great Gods of Soda!" Thus speaketh the Beverage Gods, and thus shall it come to pass. Amen.
Paul Manzanar Rating: 8     - Just to add some balance to the evaluation of this drink, I really like ginger. I eat the candied ginger from Trader Joes as a snack at work from time to time. I like all of the Reeds Ginger drinks. The Raspberry Ginger Brew has a nice berry twist on the ginger flavor and it looks very nice in a glass with ice on a hot day. I conceed that if you do not like ginger, you should not be drinking any of Reeds drinks. BTW, I am fairly certain Reeds does not believe in the "Gods of Soda" and will continue to make drinks as potent as ever.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Cock'n'Bull Ginger Beer


CocknBull Ginger Beer : 4/23/2003: Not even a good ginger beer. This was flat and pale compared to its competition. The label is great, though. A picture of a cock and a bull. The color is very clear.

Mike Shinn Rating: 1
Average User Rating: 9.2
Rating: 8
carol welke Rating: 10 - I've tried many ginger beers. CocknBull is the best! It's the only one to use when making a Moscow Mule. I can't find it anywhere in Texas or Louisiana.Had it in Nebraska....
Rating: 10
billy Rating: 8 - spicy, but not too spicy. a good treat if you like the taste, but not the spice coming out through your nose.
MIchael Rating: 10 - The absolute best Moscow Mule. Don't attempt with any other.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Bundaberg Ginger Beer


Bundaberg Ginger Beer : 3/21/2003: What's immediately striking about this bottle is that it looks like an old-fashioned medicine bottle. They get points for their cool pull-off lid, but lose points because this lid is so damn hard to get off (and unsafe!). The smell is neat - like the dough of gingerbread. The taste is the same, but I never realized that I don't really want to drink gingerbread, just eat it. I was happy to get it, but will not need this Australian beverage in the future

Mike Shinn Rating: 3
Average User Rating: 8
Andrew Rating: 10 - This can cure a Jager hang-over in less than three sips. My absolute favorite GB of all time. Can't beat the ginger pieces at the bottom either. Where can I get it??!? TJ's discontinued it.
Kelvin Rating: 10 - The best ginger beer I have ever tasted
Danny Rating: 4 - The flavor is good but you are right about that weird cap. Good way to cut your fingers & spray over the car! Anyway I just tried the Aussie Hot version from Buderim (the supplier of ginger to Bundaberg) and it is AWESOME... the best yet. They also have a cool style but for people who like ginger beer the Aussie style is best!
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