There’s an article by Melanie Haupt in this week’s Austin Chronicle (3/1/2012) called Fizzy Logic talking about all the great soda in Austin (including the stuff we push!) “For me, ...
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Dr. Pepper Takes Big Red Away From Dublin Bottling
This article at Texas Monthly’s Daily Post reveals another attack by big business soda against independent bottlers. … Bruce Vincent, public relations representative for the Dublin Bottling Works, said notice was received in mid-February that Dublin Bottling Works would no longer be allowed to carry Big Red. … Dublin never had the rights to sell [...]
Dublin Bottling Works Loses The Battle, Still In Business
The blogosphere and twitter are alight this past day with news of Dublin Bottling Works losing the rights to make Dublin Dr Pepper. It’s a sad day for a local independent bottler, and for people who appreciate quality soda. The news isn’t all bad, though. Dublin Bottling Works is still in business and they make [...]
DIR Wednesday – Epoch Coffee and id Sodas
Rollerfeet Soda isn’t the only game in town for people craving a better soft drink experience, so once a week we’re going to feature one of our favorite venues that we believe knows how to Do It Right. Epoch Coffee is exactly the kind of local coffee shop keeping the community-driven up-all-night hang-out alive in [...]
Why the Cheapest Maple Syrup Tastes Best
It is the white bread of condiments, an inoffensive accompaniment to more flavorful fare. The robust, thick syrup marked Grade B fairly bursts with maple flavor, but sells at a significant discount. So why does the nominally inferior grade offer decidedly superior flavor? This article in “The Atlantic” discusses the history of maple syrup in [...]
Maine Root’s Pumpkin Soda
Maine Root is bringing back their seasonal Pumpkin Pie soda! We’re placing a new order with Maine Root this week and we’ll see about making this available through our partners. Read more about Pumpkin Pie Soda.
A Logo! and Other News
It may not show here on the website, but we’ve been busy ramping up to bring Austin a new and improved soda experience. In the coming weeks as we receive our first shipments of soda from around the country, we’ll be posting pictures and reviewing new sodas. We are also making our initial sales pitches [...]
Ironbeer
Based on a soft drink created in Havana, Cuba in 1917 that eventually became “The National Beverage”, Ironbeer is now made by Castro-exiled families in Miami, Fl. Some people compare the flavor to Dr. Pepper or Big Red, but I think it tastes more like what Coca-Cola would be if it were invented in the [...]
Re-Fashion Sodas
I shouldn’t be much of a surprise what we’ll have for you to taste tomorrow, Monday August 22nd, for the Re-Fashion event at The WonderCraft, because they’re the ones I’ve posted (so far) on this site. One surprise may be that we might have a few bottles of adult beverages near-by, and we’ll slip some [...]
Preview Tastings with The WonderCraft
We are partnering with The WonderCraft during their soft opening forĀ Austin Fashion Week to bring you a taste of unique sodas, including several that we’ll make available through The WonderCraft’s new storefront. The Re-Fashion event is Monday, August 22, 2011 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, and the Get Hammered! event is Thursday, August 25, 20011 from [...]
Fair Trade Lemonade
Maine Root is branching out to non-carbonated beverages with a line of lemonades. The primary offering features Maine Root’s fair trade certified organic sugar. They’re also offering a Maple version and a Ginger Lemongrass. It’s not surprising that Maine Root’s lemonade meets their quality standards including taste. I can’t wait to get taste of the [...]










