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TrojanHorse Aug 21, 2016 5:08 pm

Was there ever a clear coke ?

Cloudship Aug 21, 2016 5:17 pm


Originally Posted by ysolde (Post 27098536)
It didn't (at least the stuff in the 90s didn't). It was like a foul cross between Dr. Pepper and bubble gum. Did. Not. Work.

I actually liked it. I think it was just like Pepsi, but a bit lighter. The only difference was that it was caffeine free and had no food coloring, thus the clear look. Yes, Coke had Tab Clear, which was sugar free, which Pepsi Clear never was. Rumors are that Coke intentionally made it taste bad to confuse drinkers so Pepsi Clear would not succeed.

I did some looking online and I guess it was only released Aug 8th, so is probably only going to just start hitting shelves. Although this is a different formulation, and has caffeine.

mapleg Aug 21, 2016 5:21 pm


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 27097008)
http://www.pepsicobeveragefacts.com/

Why do they keep coming out with (and retreading) bad Pepsi products?

To make money.

MissJ Aug 21, 2016 5:32 pm


Originally Posted by Cloudship (Post 27098849)
I actually liked it. I think it was just like Pepsi, but a bit lighter.

Exactly what it tastes like to me.

ILuvParis Aug 21, 2016 5:33 pm


Originally Posted by mapleg (Post 27098868)
To make money.

But who would have more than one (taste)? :confused:

phillygold Aug 21, 2016 7:49 pm

Has anyone tried Pepsi 1873 yet? Is it worthwhile? I have not seen it in my area.

chichi Aug 21, 2016 8:10 pm

Saw it in Publix here in the Atlanta area today.

Eastbay1K Aug 21, 2016 11:10 pm


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 27098899)
But who would have more than one (taste)? :confused:

They don't care. They've already sold xx millions of units. And then it leaves the shelf for another generation.

james318 Aug 22, 2016 5:45 am


Originally Posted by Cloudship (Post 27096732)
Interesting web app. Unfortunately I know that several of the places they mentioned definitely do not have it, as I go to those regularly. But I will check out a few of the others.

I wasn't being snarky. It helped me in my quest for Crystal Pepsi.

My kingdom for Diet Crystal Pepsi.

84fiero Aug 22, 2016 6:08 am


Originally Posted by phillygold (Post 27099304)
Has anyone tried Pepsi 1873 yet? Is it worthwhile? I have not seen it in my area.

I tried. I did like it, had a somewhat richer flavor. I'm not sure it's enough better to charge so much extra for it.

Also drank an 1893 Ginger Cola and liked it a lot, probably more than the "regular" 1893.

I remember the original Crystal Pepsi and not really caring for it much. Guess I should at least try this one for the heck of it.

Cloudship Aug 22, 2016 6:32 am


Originally Posted by 84fiero (Post 27100681)
I tried. I did like it, had a somewhat richer flavor. I'm not sure it's enough better to charge so much extra for it.

Also drank an 1893 Ginger Cola and liked it a lot, probably more than the "regular" 1893.

I remember the original Crystal Pepsi and not really caring for it much. Guess I should at least try this one for the heck of it.

What exactly is Pepsi 1893? I haven't been able to figure that out - is it a new flavor, or just real sugar and special packaging?

milepig Aug 22, 2016 7:03 am


Originally Posted by Cloudship (Post 27100760)
What exactly is Pepsi 1893? I haven't been able to figure that out - is it a new flavor, or just real sugar and special packaging?

http://www.eater.com/2016/3/29/11326...1893-cola-soda

KevinDTW Aug 22, 2016 7:11 am

Clear Pepsi reminds me of an old Tom Tomorrow cartoon where marketing geniuses extolled the virtues of clear soda and proposed ideas for other similarly useful products like flame-retardant potato chips and edible laundry detergent.

Madone59 Aug 22, 2016 9:30 am

I saw it this weekend on our grocery store. I am not paying $1.69 for a taste of 1989!!

enviroian Aug 22, 2016 9:35 am


Originally Posted by TrojanHorse (Post 27098813)
Was there ever a clear coke ?

No but here was clear tab. That failed miserably.


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