I was driving and found myself craving some caffeinated soda. Since coca and Dr pepper are now off limits I just downed an espresso and got a (European) ice tea, but I’m wondering if there are actual alternatives

  • Kane@femboys.biz
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    1 day ago

    I’ve recently been enjoying Fritz-Kola, which is a german brand of cola. I was also super happy to learn that Red Bull is european!

    • Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      I am a hydro homie, but as someone who has a tendency to not eat enough, sometimes that sugar rush hits different

    • Patch@feddit.ukEnglish
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      2 days ago

      AG Barr also make Tizer, DnB, and a range of standard sodas (cola, lemonade, cream soda, etc.).

      All your soft drink needs well catered for.

        • Patch@feddit.ukEnglish
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          5 minutes ago

          I love Rubicon.

          Fun fact about that is that Rubicon along with defunct childhood favourite Panda Pops were originally made by Hall & Woodhouse Brewery (of Badger Beers fame), when they fancied a try at becoming a soft drinks company too. When they lost interest they wrapped up Panda Pops and sold on Rubicon.

  • AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Most european supermarket chains will have their own brand and they will most probably come from a local company. Lidl, auchan, carrefour…

    Then we also have local brands. In italy there is sanpellegrino, san benedetto, ferrarelle, lemonsoda…

    • boonhet@lemm.ee
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      2 days ago

      San Pellegrino does taste good, but I don’t feel particularly great buying it. Literally coca cola feels morally better than Nestlé.

  • rumschlumpel@feddit.org
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    2 days ago

    Almost every country has tons of domestic soda brands, though most of them are only available locally/regionally and some of them are probably USA-owned.

    In Germany there’s Fritz Cola, Afri-Cola, Sinalco, Mio-Mio, Club Mate, Bionade, Paulaner Spezi and many more.

    • Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Yeah in France we have tons of “regional” colas but outside of Brittany (Breizh cola) and Corsica (Corsica cola) you’re not finding them in a gas station