I wonder if these are simply regular off-brand/store brand alternatives, like one would expect in any country, or if they are a “make our own version of foreign products in response to sanctions or boycotts by the supplying company” type thing. If the later, it’d be ironic for fanta given that that brand was founded under the same kind of circumstances, as a ww2 German alternative to coca cola.
Of course off-brand options were always there. But 2022 has seen the rise of many more, as the local brands struggled to fill the vacuum. I have not seen this one in particular before 2022, but yes, it got relatively popular after.
This reminded me of Cheerwine. I think Dr. Thunder Cherry was pretty similar to it too if I remember. I preferred both over Dr. Pepper growing up. But maybe that was because it was cheaper. I haven’t had Cheerwine in forever; but I remember it being pretty bomb.
I’m a Tarheel, Cheerwine is near and dear to me. I don’t live far from the bottling plant. Used to be, you wouldn’t see it far outside the Carolinas, now it’s shipped internationally.
Makes sense. I grew up in Atlanta. Think it was in basically every grocery store. I haven’t seen it on the West Coast where I live now though. Miss it.
I wonder if these are simply regular off-brand/store brand alternatives, like one would expect in any country, or if they are a “make our own version of foreign products in response to sanctions or boycotts by the supplying company” type thing. If the later, it’d be ironic for fanta given that that brand was founded under the same kind of circumstances, as a ww2 German alternative to coca cola.
Of course off-brand options were always there. But 2022 has seen the rise of many more, as the local brands struggled to fill the vacuum. I have not seen this one in particular before 2022, but yes, it got relatively popular after.
Like how many Dr. Pepper knockoffs there are with and without college educations, like Dr. Thunder and Mr. Pibb?
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Pretty much. Ive personally seen “Dr. Thirsty” and “Dr. Percky” as well.
This reminded me of Cheerwine. I think Dr. Thunder Cherry was pretty similar to it too if I remember. I preferred both over Dr. Pepper growing up. But maybe that was because it was cheaper. I haven’t had Cheerwine in forever; but I remember it being pretty bomb.
it’s so sweet
I’m a Tarheel, Cheerwine is near and dear to me. I don’t live far from the bottling plant. Used to be, you wouldn’t see it far outside the Carolinas, now it’s shipped internationally.
Makes sense. I grew up in Atlanta. Think it was in basically every grocery store. I haven’t seen it on the West Coast where I live now though. Miss it.