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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by goldenkey on Thursday July 14, 2016 @02:33PM (#12096223)
Right, Pepsi is kids' soda. It's a candy pop. There's no point in sipping it chilled, because there's no complex flavor to appreciate. Coke on the other hand, goes well with alcohol, and also has a very nice mix of spices like nutmeg, vanilla, and bitters, with greater carbonation, for a very nice slow sippable drink when chilled at the right temp. Coke is a mans' drink. Pepsi is for slobs who drink soda, period. For someone who rarely drinks soda, a coke is acceptable whereas a pepsi is just gross.
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by vidarh on Thursday July 14, 2016 @02:41PM (#12096296)
I'm exactly the opposite. I'll sip Pepsi chilled, but when I drink Coke, I'll chug it to satisfy a thirst, never stop to sip it - if I do, I generally don't enjoy the taste, while with Pepsi I enjoy the nuances of the flavour.

I don't get why you say it has greater carbonation. The carbonation in Coke gives a harsher feel, which I tend to dislike other than when its hot and I'm very thirsty. Pepsi gets frothier, and is more mellow, but in overall levels of carbonation I don't think there's much difference.

The only other cola than Pepsi I'll sip is RC, which has a strong caramel undertone.

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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by JoeAltmaier on Thursday July 14, 2016 @03:30PM (#12096571)
As Berkely Breathed had Milo Bloom say, "They all taste like malted battery acid"
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by goldenkey on Tuesday July 19, 2016 @05:30PM (#12125074)
This article gives some insight as to why Pepsi is for plebians: http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2011/06/jamie-johnson-rich-pe...
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by jon-wood on Thursday July 14, 2016 @03:27PM (#12096553)
Wow, I don't think I've ever seen someone analyse Coke to such a degree, and it's pretty fascinating. I've drunk probably gallons of the stuff in my life and I couldn't tell you what it tastes of other than Coke.
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by goldenkey on Thursday July 14, 2016 @11:26PM (#12098777)
A nice coke from a glass bottle is really enjoyable. But I rarely indulge. Soda is just a way to tax ones pancreas far too hard. I guess my lack of drinking it often makes me admire it more.
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by wyclif on Friday July 15, 2016 @09:59AM (#12100969)
I only drink glass-bottle Coke sans corn syrup, and I only get to do that when visiting the Philippines (I don't go to Mexico very often—have only been there once). There, they use cane sugar to sweeten it instead of high fructose corn syrup. It tastes different, and to me, better. It seems more refreshing, especially when chilled and drinking it in a tropical setting.
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Re:Blind-tested soloists unable to tell Stradivarius from mo... by goldenkey on Sunday July 17, 2016 @08:03AM (#12109899)
I have the mexican cokes but strangely enough I actually prefer the glass bottled regular coke. The mexican coke taste very sticky. I am crazy arent I?
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