DRY Soda

Before going to Dry Soda for a tasting, I would highly recommend you stop drinking soda (Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, etc) for about 2 weeks to let your taste buds heal a bit. I stopped drinking soda about 3 months ago as I stepped foot in here to try some Dry Sparkling. Talk bout a different taste and a different feeling. All the flavors they have are amazing and I can't say it enough. Wish I could've brought some home or even back to my temporary home! Super friendly staff describing each flavor. Lemongrass was seriously awesome too. They don't try to sell you anything. You just walk in and try it and that's it. From the outside, they do look like they're closed in the middle of the day. However, check the hours on the door and even try opening the door. Wonderful vibe from this place and I left with a smile knowing there is a company that makes a good all natural beverage!

I buy the Vanilla Bean version of this pricey soda (with less sugar) at my local "Fresh Market" for $2.00 a can - often $1.49 on sale. 60 Calories per (12 oz.) can and good as an OCCASIONAL treat.Love it and can't wait to try more varieties.Update: Still love the Vanilla one - but i have now tried the cucumber one and i don;t like it. Hint's Cucumber Water is much better. This one has an herbal sweetness that I don't care for. the Blood Orange variety is very good and my kid likes that one.Still, Hint water (zero calories and no sugar) or spring water are healthier choices.But - much better for me than my occasional can of Dr. Browns.

These sodas are really good. I don't like how sweet the soda is nowadays (I usually have to dilute them with water) so this brand was made perfectly to my tastes.I tried the blood orange, rhubarb, and lemongrass. I would have to say the lemongrass was by far the tastiest, but maybe I am just biased because I really enjoy sour and citrus-y taste of squeezed lemons in plain sparkling water.

I actually LOVE dry soda and have had their store bookmarked on yelp for quite sometime. So imagine my excitement when we run into this store while walking back to our car from a mariner's game. However, I was thoroughly disappointed. The sales person was unenthusiastic about the product and also unenthusiastic about having customers in the store. The store itself was not very bright eyed and cheerful either, which was a disappointment because we had just walked out of Jones Soda and it was a complete opposite. Furthermore, it was a bit weird that I can buy Dry Soda for much less in any grocery store. I definitely will not be coming back as not only it is more expensive, but the service is not as friendly as let's say, Fred Meyers. What a shame.

Sooo.... I'm not sure I should be writing this where all can see, but I'm going to go ahead and do it anyway.I had a bit of an issue at dinner last night.On the menu: Dry SodaMy predicament: No LavendarReadily available: CucumberAnd you see where this is going.Now, I've had the pleasure that is Lavendar... But do I do the same with Cucumber? How will Lavendar feel? Can I keep these crazy escapades under wraps and still enjoy them both without jealousy getting in the way? Not likely... since I am greedy and selfish and I want them both, all of the time, sometimes even AT the same time. *gasp*Cucumber was equally delicious like it's flowery counterpart but just a scoatch more masculine. Refreshing and satisfying.Let's see if I can keep this up. Did I mention I've got Rhubarb in the fridge? This could get ugly... but for now, I drink. And I enjoy. And isn't that what matters most?

Since I stopped drinking booze about 6 years ago, I have been on the look out for a beverage to accomplish the task that wine and sometimes beer completed for me back in the drunk days - pair well with food. I basically resigned myself to Pellegrino long ago, which is fine. It doesn't overwhelm the flavor of what's on my plate the way a soda, juice or coffee would and it offers a bit more excitement than a glass of water. Ho-hum.I was DELIGHTED to find Dry Soda about a year ago for all of these reasons. This is a local company that creates slightly sweetened soda that is meant to be paired with good food. Hell, it's meant to be served in a Champagne flute - even more fun for the girl who drinks Pellegrino out of wine glasses. At present there are four flavors: Lavender, Lemongrass, Kumquat and Rhubarb. Lavender was the first one I tried ( I really like eating flowers). Great flavor and according to the Dry Soda website is best paired with cheese courses, duck, pork, desserts and chocolate. Next I tried Kumquat - like a very subtle orange soda, but not at all comparable to say, an orange flavored Talking Rain. Great, refreshing, very, very nice. Suggested pairings: Oysters, mussels, sweet leafy greens, duck, white fish and risotto (though I would venture to guess it would really depend on the preparation).Lemongrass next - what a nice one. Very tangy, very dry. Pairs with the obvious Asian foods, also suggested is shellfish, goat cheese and asparagus.It took me a really long time to get around to Rhubarb. It has some floaties in it and it's the only on that isn't clear. But man - NUMMY. Crispy, sweeter than the others, sort of reminiscent of apple cider. Don't fear it - guzzle it. Pairings: Cow based dishes, and comfort foods.I have found it at Chandler's on Lake Union, Uwajamaya, Whole Foods and QFC at Harvard and Broadway.TRY TRY TRY!

After first trying the cucumber flavor over a year ago, I'm addicted. In fact, each new flavor I try is better than the last!I tried lavender and thought, "This is it. This is MY flavor!"But then I had blood orange, and then I had rhubarb, and juniper. Talk about creative! What will they come up with next? I can't wait. Stop in for a tasting, buy a bottle (or a case) and you won't regret it. The only trouble is... which flavor will you choose?

Was walking around Pioneer Square and wanted to try this soda. It was very hot out and it was a free soda tasting, awesome sauce! I was just assuming I could choose one or two of their line to try. Nope the gracious and informative soda connoisseur had their whole line ready for me to try which included 7 of their sodas. She let me know what soda can be paired with a particular lunch or dinner I might be having. Also, how they pride themselves of only have 4 ingredients per soda and the backstory of their founder. Great little history and I loved all the sodas. My favorite was Blood Orange and the Juniper Berry. This is a great stop if you are walking around the square. Plus they have a fridge with most of their flavors if you are thirsty. The cucumber is very refreshing. Fun and Free!!

5 stars JUST for their Cucumber soda.Seriously.I haven't been to the tasting room yet, but I've been on the look-out for their Cucumber soda for about a month and finally found it at the Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co today. And... oh my god, it tasted like I was drinking a cucumber and it was somewhat strange but somehow a beautiful and addicting experience.I've also had the Juniper Berry, Lavender, and Lemongrass. Those were all okay but did not really excite my taste buds at all. The Cucumber was a different story and the one I'll be having from now on.PS: The people that were around me when I was drinking it for the first time probably thought I was nuts.

I don't waste my money buying pop and it's not good for a healthy body anyway but my exception when I do drink something like this is Dry Soda. It's refreshingly not too sweet. I get it at Metropolitan Market on Admiral in West Seattle. My fav flavors are Lavender and Juniper Berry. Everybody I've served Dry Soda to so far has loved it. It's an *adult* soda drink for adults with a J-O-B cuz it ain't cheap.