Which Contain Holds the Best Tasting Soda?

[silvermoon383]

I drink soda a bit (maybe too much I sometimes wonder, definitely too much according to my parents and dentist ) and I'm convinced that the different containers give a different taste to the soda.

What do you think, and which is your favorite?

 

[Poisonshady313]

In my opinion, here is how I rank them, best to worst:

Glass
Plastic
Aluminum
Fountain

 

[te_lanus]

as a anosmiac, i can say they all taste the same to me (normally something like liquid sugar). but i normally buy the plastic bottle

 

[Buttons*]

The only time I had a fountian drink that was better than the glass bottle was in a 1960's malt shop that was still operating as an antique shop. They kept the malt shop the exact same, with the same formula (heavy on the syrup, I imagine) that they used back then.... it was amazing. Other than that, it's hard to beat a glass bottle.... I can't stand it out of a can....

 

[Smoke]

I mostly buy aluminum cans because they're cheaper and fit in the fridge better, but glass bottles are definitely better. No contest.

 

[linwood]

I mostly buy aluminum cans because they're cheaper and fit in the fridge better, but glass bottles are definitely better. No contest.

Same here and glass bottled soda is hard to come by nowdays.

 

[Jeremy Mason]

The only time I had a fountian drink that was better than the glass bottle was in a 1960's malt shop that was still operating as an antique shop. They kept the malt shop the exact same, with the same formula (heavy on the syrup, I imagine) that they used back then.... it was amazing. Other than that, it's hard to beat a glass bottle.... I can't stand it out of a can....

I used to be a "Soda Jerk" when I was eighteen at a place called "Michelle's" in Colorado Springs. It was an icon of the town/city and unfortunately closed due to a payroll tax issue, from what I hear.

I made soda the old fashion way and agree that is the best why to serve a soda.

 

[whereismynotecard]

It depends on the place, but I generally like fountain drinks the most.
Sometimes, like McDonalds coke of a fountain drink isn't good.
And I would rather have a bottle.
A glass bottle is good if it is cold, but I haven't had many of those
They don't often make them anymore. I had a cream soda in one
and it was good.
From a can would be my least favourite generally speaking.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I mostly buy aluminum cans because they're cheaper and fit in the fridge better, but glass bottles are definitely better. No contest.

Yea, your right. I definitely would agree with glass following with can, fountain, and then bottle in that order. Mostly because of fizz retention.

Plastic and fountain drinks for me seem to have a flatter taste for the most part. I like the sharp tingly sensation of carbonation.

 

[Circle_One]

I prefer cans.

Edit: Cans of soda, cans of beer.. whatever, I'm not picky.

 

[Poisonshady313]

I prefer cans.

Edit: Cans of soda, cans of beer.. whatever, I'm not picky.

Beer deserves its own thread.


My preference, best to worst:

Funnel
Glass
Keg
Can

(I'm not as big a fan of cans as you are)

 

[Smoke]

Beer deserves its own thread.

My preference, best to worst:

Funnel
Glass
Keg
Can

Glass Bottle
Aluminum Bottle
Keg (to frosted glass)
Can
Keg (to plastic cup) - don't bother

I've never drunk beer from a funnel, so I had to leave that one out.

 

[Jeremy Mason]

Beer deserves its own thread.


My preference, best to worst:

Funnel
Glass
Keg
Can

(I'm not as big a fan of cans as you are)

Funnel?

 

[Poisonshady313]

Funnel?

Yes. Though this method of consumption is less about the taste, and more about getting smashed that much quicker.

 

[SethElohim]

Hi everyone I'm new here, so no pic yet. i think it depends on what you are drinking. Glass bottles are probably the best all around tasting, especially for beer. I like coca cola in an ice cold can because it seems crisper that way, like it's more carbonated. I like mountain dew and orange or grape soda from a fountain machine. Plastic bottles just plain suck, maybe not so much for the taste as for how quick the get warm and how mine seem to always go flat before I am finished the beverage. Ah, I just got a craving for a yoohoo.

 

[Nepenthe]

They still make glass bottles? I haven't seen Pepsi or any other soda in glass for years. I'd have to go to Galco's for anything in a bottle.
Having said that, I prefer my Pepsi straight from the source.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I don't care where soda comes from, but beer is best in bottles. :yes:

 

[enchanted_one1975]

Glass, but not the ones you see on occasion today. It has to be the old 8-pack of 16 ounce returnable bottles that came in a cardboard box. The ones you would bring back to the store for the deposit.