Wednesday, November 26, 2003

‘Cause Gravy and Turkey soda is coming!

File this under “EW!”:

SEATTLE — A new Turkey & Gravy Soda (search) tastes, well, pretty much like you would imagine. But that’s not stopping people from buying it.

Even the producers of the Thanksgiving-themed beverage at Jones Soda Co. (search) were surprised by the demand. They sold out all 6,000 bottles online within about two hours last week.

“To be honest, we really didn’t think so many people would want it,” said a Michelle Whitehead, marketing assistant at the Seattle-based premium soda company that has a reputation for quirky flavors.

Founder and CEO Peter van Stolk dreamed up the seasonal flavor on a lark, but admits he can’t stomach an entire bottle.

The liquid’s ominous, murky brown color accurately warns consumers about the taste. The first sips bring a mix of sweet caramel and savory lard — and it’s downhill from there.

Happy Thanksgiving! Heh…