Well, this isn't about alcohol but I can't think of any other thread this belongs in:
So, I took a trip half-way across the state to a place called
Pops yesterday. Finally, I feel vindicated for living in this state! Their boast of 500 different types of Soda was not an empty one, and the best part is that 90% of the soda in the store is severed in refrigerated cases. So we spent 30 bucks on drinks, loaded up a cooler we brought with us, and headed home. Now I can try all the regional sodas I always wanted to try - Moxie, Leninade, Red Cola, Fukola Cola, Brainwash, and a few I never actually wanted to try, like a banana soda and a mint julep flavored soda. In any case, it was a jaunty trip down route 66 to a magical tourist trap full of hard to find drinks.
Moxie was the first thing we tried, being from middle america where the stuff is never available - I'm honestly pretty impressed. It has a very weird flavor that is almost reminiscent of bubblegum, but a little more fruity and a lot more herbal. It finishes well, with no unpleasant aftertaste, and swallows smooth. It lacks the traditional bite of a carbonated cola. It also smells incredible. If I could find it more easily it would definately make it into my rotation as a frequent drink.