[Chefelf]

Coca-Cola has released a new soda called Coca-Cola Blāk. There are ads for it in the subway station by my apartment but I've yet to see it in stores. Coca-Cola talks about how it's being released in the United States but I still can't find it. They did a big giveaway of the product in New York city last month but I found about it when it was too late.

I thought I had an understanding with Coca-Cola. When I ran an unfavorable review of their KMX Energy Drink a few years ago, Coke responded by sending me an entire case of their new "KMX Blue" drink along with a T-shirt, visor and pack of KMX playing cards! In fact, when one does a Google search for KMX Energy drink my review comes up third in the results (as of today). So why did no one from Coca-Cola corporate send me a case of this new beverage?

I've been into every pharmacy, convenience store and market between my house and work over the past week and I still can't score a bottle of this stuff. Apparently it's out in Europe where the thought of coffee flavored Coke is thought to be a little more palatable by Coca-Cola executives. Most of the reviews I've read have included terminology like "surprisingly not disgusting."

Even if it is "not as gross as you'd think" that doesn't mean it's going to last. It's quite clearly the worst beverage idea since Pepsi Blue and I cashed in on that big time for my Extinct Beverage Museum. I have giant cutouts, inflatable bottles, an unopened 12-pack (that unfortunately exploded) and a few two liter bottles.

So, come on, Coca-Cola! Lay it on me! Bring it to New York so I can get my grimy paws on a bottle and see for myself if it really is "not entirely nauseating."

Unless... it's extinct already!

[Deepsycher]

I have not seen these selling but looking at the ingredients:

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND/OR SUCROSE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), YERBA MATE EXTRACT, GINSENG EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), GUARANA EXTRACT, BLUE 1, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)

Nutrition Facts: Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 75mg 3% Total Carb 31g 10% Sugars 31g Protein 0g Niacin 20% Vitamin B6 20% Vitamin B12 10% Not a significant source of fat cal., sat. fat, cholest., fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.

The natural flavouring and vitamins could be a good start.

I read that Sodium Benzoate preservatives can cause health problems if consumed in large quantities and some people are saying it is perfectly safe. What are your views on Sodium Benzoate?

This post has been edited by Deepsycher: 11 May 2006 - 05:57 PM

[Despondent]

I saw it near Chattanooga, returning from Hwy 129, otherwise known as "the Dragon" in the Smokey Mountains. I passed on it, it looked too weird. Or was it that I've seen 4-packs of it in a Birmingham Publix (for about six dollars) and I knew I'd better not pass on This drink.

didn't see the lady in the cooler, but the can color stood out. I always liked the fact that I felt rebellious drinking the original for a myriad of reasons. But there's nothing delicious about it.

This post has been edited by Despondent: 11 May 2006 - 09:09 PM

[ion eon]

I LOVE THAT SHIT

[SithAvenger]

What the hell is that shit? Coca Cola Blak? Is it any good?

[ion eon]

OMG yes, it is amazing, its like coke, and coffee

[SithAvenger]

Man, that sure sounds weird. I'll try one when I see one.

[ion eon]

i skeeted myself, it was that good

[Despondent]

you mean like if you eat those non-fat potato chips? that doesn't sound good.

[barend]

I thought I had an understanding with Coca-Cola. When I ran an unfavorable review of their KMX Energy Drink a few years ago, Coke responded by sending me an entire case of their new "KMX Blue" drink along with a T-shirt, visor and pack of KMX playing cards!

um, what?

can you do similar reviews for; hoegarden beer, futurama comics, penthouse, cuban cigars, and Blake's 7 DVDs and sign my name?

[Gobbler]

I was about to ask exactly the same question.

[J m HofMarN]

If I can find it, it will be yours.

[srmoore]

We have it up here.. and I've tasted it.

Not to bad actually... almost a bit like a chocolate coke from "Johnny Rockets"

I doubt it'll last, and I probably won't be stocking up on it.

But it does give you a nice caffeine boost to keep ya awake.

[Despondent]

Love that last part!

Making some coffee now for a work break and taking a break from the Maker's mark. Anyway, I just mixed unadulterated Coca-cola with the first of the fresh ground brew from the auto-drip.
First thought, it's not so bad. Then the label comes into view, from the Coke bottle: Drink it down.
Second thought, throw it up.

Of course I'm looking forward to my first Coca cola blak. Now where's my saber spoon?

[Despondent]

Puked up a, I mean, Picked up a bottle just now.

tis ok. I mean, 10x better than that Tab crap. Better than red bull. Not as good as Mountain Dew MX or whatever it is.

I capped it to save for later. Survivor's on soon so I'm moving on drink wise as well.