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Foreign coke

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  • 28-06-2006 1:51am
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    *Angel*
    Registered Users Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭


    Anyone notice there's a hell of a lot of foreign small bottles of coke around lately, mostly in newsagents? It annoys me because I can taste the difference and it's crazy considering we make it in Ireland, crazy!


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    steviec
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    *Angel* wrote:
    Anyone notice there's a hell of a lot of foreign small bottles of coke around lately, mostly in newsagents? It annoys me because I can taste the difference and it's crazy considering we make it in Ireland, crazy!


    It is annoying when you get a foreign bottle, can definitely tell the difference and it never seems as nice.

    I think the little bottles are a new addition to the Irish line up though are they not? I haven't bought one so can't be sure...


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    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,678 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    yeah, the new mini size are part of the irish range now. bottled coke tastes weird regardless of where it's made.


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    snickerpuss
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭snickerpuss


    Yeah i think the foriegn coke has a weird taste. I avoid it at all costs. Still haven't seen those mini ones anywhere yet.


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    Strokesfan
    Registered Users Posts: 575 ✭✭✭Strokesfan


    yea that horrible NASTY german and saudi arabian stuff!!! yuck splutter
    is their water safe? I don't buy it if it's foreign... cheapo retailers - my pet hate


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    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users Posts: 8,982 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    Wow, personally I think Irish coke is horrible compared to the foreign stuff. Tastes alot more watery. I'm not just saying this because I live in Germany either. If you tell me that foreign sprite is horrible then I'll know you're all crazy.


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    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,252 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    You cant get good Coke in Ireland.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    Haven't noticed a difference in coke here and abroad to be honest, but I don't drink it too much anyway....I do however, notice that not only does FANTA taste completely different, its not even the same colour!

    Ok well yes obviously its orange still (:p ) but here its sugar fizzy crap, brightly coloured, and whenever I drink it abroad its alot fruitier and deeper coloured.


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    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    I have a Bulgarian Coke I got on my honeymoon, 11 years ago. I wonder what it tastes like, but am very afraid :)


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    Oobie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 299 ✭✭Oobie


    Don't like foreign coke at all. I think it tastes much sweeter.


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    Saruman
    Registered Users Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Same with 7up!!American stuff is muck!! As is dutch 7up.


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    Nehpets
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭Nehpets


    why would anyone want the mini bottles off coke?


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    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,252 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Nehpets wrote:
    why would anyone want the mini bottles off coke?


    Go with me on this....

    Maybe just maybe the big bottles are well two big for some people.


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    Oobie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 299 ✭✭Oobie


    They fit better in handbags? I've yet to buy one.


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    CombatCow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    The american and possibly the german stuff use corn syrup with/instead of sugar, so thats partly the differance in taste. I have to agree tho german coke isnt nice at all.

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    emeraldstar
    Registered Users Posts: 5,383 ✭✭✭emeraldstar


    wow i don't think i've ever noticed any difference between foreign coke and irish coke!! I'll be in Barcelona for a week in August so I must test it then...what's Spanish coke like??


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    CombatCow
    Registered Users Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭CombatCow


    I was in barcelona last week and im happy to say the coke over there is safe to drink :D ....yeah its pretty good. Mountain Dew is in supply over there if yah like that too.Oh and check out Aquarius it's quite tasty.

    CC


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