Pepsi-Cola 1893, Ginger (12 Ounce Cans, Pack Of 12)

My daughter brought me 2 each of the 1893 Original, Black Currant, and 4 Ginger Pepsis on a recent trip. I could take or leave the Black Currant, and while the Original was okay, I can get regular flavored Pepsi any time. (OK. I get the real sugar thing, and I agree. But I am talking about the additional flavor of the drink.) HOWEVER, I could not get over the Ginger so when she went to the store for something else, I told her I wanted TWENTY of the Ginger Pepsis! I know they cost too much, but I figured they would only be here for a brief time period, and this would be my one window of opportunity. Well, she came back with 2 more, and THAT was my brief window. Neither she nor my husband could find any more though they looked in several stores.Fortunately I found this on Amazon, and I bought 4 - 12 packs. (Much cheaper than eBay prices.) Then I decided to see if I could find Pepsi Fire. Snagged 4 of the 12 packs right before they disappeared. Cleaned out a spot in my closet and hid my treasures from prying eyes (grandkids). My special needs daughter had spied 2 of my Pepsi Fire and poured them down the drain ("HOT") so I was not taking any more chances! I know I cannot get any more of the Pepsi Fire (believe me, I tried), but I do not know about the Ginger Pepsi. Anyone know if this will also be a flash in the pan? Or is this one here for a while? At least they are still on Amazon for the time begin!I must admit I love Ginger. However, I was surprised to read so many reviews mentioning Ginger Ale. My mind never went there! I cannot STAND Ginger Ale! YUK! But I DO love crystallized ginger and several ginger candies. If this disappears, I think I will try adding some ginger to a regular Pepsi. If that doesn't do it, then I will try crystallized ginger. Now that Pepsi has given me this flavor, I am going to hold onto it! Also going to try red hots in the Pepsi to see if I cannot make a substitute for the Pepsi Fire. I already add lemon oil to have Lemon Pepsi.That is the problem: Pepsi keeps giving us all these great flavors, and then they take them away! What is up with that? That's like giving a kid a five dip ice cream cone and letting him take three bites before taking it away from him. Just not right.....

Pepsi's 1893 Ginger Cola offering is a refreshing take on bringing a new product line to the public. Both the Ginger Cola and Cola have a taste that can be considered as being distinctly different than the Pepsi flagship brand. In order to fully appreciate the flavor profile of the Ginger Cola, it helps to have tried the original 1893 Cola, as well.The original 1893 Cola is described as containing kola nut extract, a malty flavor, aromatic bitters, pure sugar, and carbonated water. As to what it actually tastes like, the closest comparison that could be drawn is that it tastes like a more deeply flavored Royal Crown (RC) Cola. RC definitely has the soda which tastes most strongly of kola nut, which is the dominant flavor in the standard 1893 product. Where they are different is that the line of 1893 products contain sugar. This most strongly contributes to a heavier mouthfeel with the 1893, which is actually a good thing, as it helps to accentuate the flavor.For the 1893 Ginger Cola, you essentially are looking at an original 1893 Cola crossed with a ginger beer. Those expecting something more in the ginger ale family instead of a ginger beer will likely not like this product. It has an assertive ginger flavor, much like a Reed's Ginger Beer. The ginger almost, but not completely, overpowers the kola nut flavor. Enough of the kola nut flavor remains to set it apart from just being a ginger beer.Overall, both products in the 1893 line are high-quality soda products that I expect to not last in the marketplace long. What makes these products great is the quality of the ingredients, and what will kill it is that the retail price is generally too high for a product that most consumers will pass up. I just do not see the average consumer paying more for a twelve pack of soda than they would pay for a twelve pack of good beer. Personally, I enjoy good soda and limit my intake to a single serving per day. So, I will continue to have a few of these on-hand, and hope to be wrong about its ultimate fate.

I am delighted to try new, classic/old products, and this libation is no exception. My taste buds were awakened to a flavor unlike any other cola. I do not taste ginger or a ginger flavor that I am accustomed to as in ginger ale or ginger snaps; rather, I taste a zing with the cola flavor that gives it a snap that is just right.I especially appreciate that this soda is Certified Fair Trade. I have compiled research on egregious albeit legal (in foreign countries) practices of some companies, so I like to buy products from companies that are trying to meet Fair Trade standards like Social Responsibility (no child labor & worker safety compliance) and Environment Stewardship (reduction of greenhouse gases by not practicing slash & burn of Rainforests thereby helping to protect soil, water and existing biodiversity, as well as no GMOs.I think your brain will enjoy interpreting the flavors of a soda that is entirely different.

This is by far my favorite drink out there and I am not really a soda drinker- that's why 1 taste changed me from a wicked ice tea brewer and drinker to a tiny part time Ginger Cola drinker. I will also admit that I had an unopened can in my purse (and I've yet to figure out why my purse is so damn heavy, lol). We stopped for dinner and ate on the bar's patio section. I brought my can to the head bartender (OK, I didn't really drink before this either) and asked him what type of shot or 2 on the rocks he'd recommend. He was unaware of of the Ginger Cola so he took a minute. I told him it's an unopened can so I pour some for home and he immediately said Crown Royal Whisky and the first drink was on the him. What a great pairing! I always have an unopened case of Ginger just incase I forget to use my dash button, lol.