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Dear Bubble Brewers,
Canada Dry ginger ale was
a staple at my grandparents' house when I was growing up. We weren't
fair-weather, use-it for-an-upset-stomach reachers for that green and gold
label. No, we enjoyed that not too sweet, cool refreshing treat flavor any old
time. I think part of my satisfaction with your product comes from the fact
that it tastes just like I remember.
I cannot ignore the other
benefits of your fine beverages. When our house was hit by a particularly
unpleasant round of the stomach bug, I consulted our neighbor, the pharmacist.
(I was happy to hear from anyone in a white jacket who would tolerate my
whining.) Flat ginger ale was prescribed. I was concerned because I only had
two liter bottles of brand new ginger ale on hand, but was relieved to find out
that stirring or shaking a smaller quantity would yield the fizzless results I
was seeking. I started to make sure there was always a two liter bottle of
Schweppes or Canada Dry in the garage. Eventually the kids caught on to my
stash and began drinking the soda whenever they felt like it.
When I first thought
about writing to your company, I knew I had a great story to share. However, I
soon remembered that it was not actually my story. I called my friend to ask
her if I could share her tale, and she agreed as long as I described the state
of affairs accurately. She and her family were staying with her in-laws for a
visit, many hours from home, when the stomach bug struck. Here is where she
would like me to clarify: This was not any sort of mild, nor one-directional
affliction. The contents of her stomach was rushing to the nearest exit. As her
mother-in-law left for the grocery store, my friend made one request...ginger
ale.
Sadly, none of the
grocery bags held any made with real ginger relief. Her mother -in-law
announced that ginger ale only came in two-liter bottles, and that was just too
much. She did not know what they would do with all of that soda. Upon hearing
this tale, I was at first stunned at the thought of someone not enjoying a nice
glass of ginger ale on any random afternoon. I was also struck by her
mother-in-law's optimism that more than one person was not going to need some
flat Canada Dry. We also had a good chuckle over the fact that we have never
really seen a full bottle of stomach settling soda sell for more than two
dollars. She was provided with no relief later when her husband was sent to the
corner store to "please, get some ginger ale". He returned with
Sprite, which is absolutely not the same thing. No lesson was learned, as during
a subsequent round of the stomach virus, this same friend sent her husband to
the store for ginger ale and saltines only to have him return with Sprite and
Ritz crackers. (While both of these are fine products, they lack anti-nausea
value.)
I am typically
disappointed when I grab a swig of any of the pop flavors I enjoyed as a kid.
As I mentioned, Canada Dry and Schweppes ginger ale are still refreshing
though. I enjoyed the new flavors that hit the shelves as well, but then was
faced with great disappointment when I could no longer find them. The Canada
Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale was yummy! Schweppes Grape Ginger Ale was a hit in our
home, but I was told it was a holiday/seasonal flavor. I am not sure when it
comes back in all of its festiveness. I understand why cranberry is considered
a seasonal flavor, and now know enough to stock up. Raspberry seems to be a
regularly available item, but I just feel like I can never be too sure. Any
information you can provide for me to mark on my calendar would be greatly
appreciated.
Effervescently yours,
Andrea Casarsa
Did they bubble over in response to my letter? Well, since this was only the third response I received when this mayhem started, I was pretty excited that my letter had actually been read by another human being. Bethany even had a sense of humor.
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I find their gingerale way too sweet for me. I prefer Schwepps and my friends brought me some gingerale that's only available in the Canadian Maritimes and bottled in his hometown in New Brunswick, which is delish. Can't remember the name of it; there's still a bottle in my fridge. Ironically, it's owned by Canada Dry.
ReplyDeleteWhat? No stinkin coupon??? What's wrong with these people???
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Ginger ale is awesome when you are sickly. I feel for people who have never experienced this--they could have had some relief!
ReplyDeleteI love her response. Clearly not a form letter. We always used the flat ginger ale trick when sick. I remember my dad stirring and stirring to flatten it. And I admit I do have a partial case of cans in my cupboard, just in case. Some things you just don't forget
ReplyDeleteI would have sent you a free case of Ginger Ale for that letter. Maybe this is why I am not in charge of anything. Still...a point is a point!
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