Firewater in Papua New Guinea is a big deal, but in Goroka they do things a bit differently. Here the local weapon of choice is Live Lave – AKA “Ginger Smash”. And it turns out, as I was to discover, that not only is it legal, but it is a big deal. You know the…
I do not like to throw around plaudits like Best Bar in Gori without good reason, but with Old Marani I feel I have found not just the best bar in Gori, but one of my new favourites in the world! So, why does Old Marani get the moniker of best bar in Gori? Well,…
When it comes to Cola Quest Germany is without doubt the big hitter when it comes to artisan and quirky colas that are actually quite good. Of these my second favorite would be the truly historical Sinalco Cola, which in parts of the country is even more prevalent that even Coke itself. Just how good…
Mezzo Mix is one of the weirdest soft drinks out there. Basically, people started mixing Coke with Orange Fanta back in the 1950s and it became so popular that the concoction became known as Spezi. And because this home-brew mix had become so popular, Coke did what they always do and took away all the…
Fritz Kola is far from the best cola in Germany, but that is not to say it is bad either. It is more that the standard of cola in Germany is unusually high, and unlike many other countries, the category of craft and alternative colas is genuinely competitive. So what is the deal with Fritz,…
When it comes to Cola Quest and artisanal colas, quite simply nothing compares to Germany. This covers conventional well-known brands like Vita and Sinalco, through to more modern craft-style drinks like Mio Mio. Mio Mio Cola is one of Germany’s newer wave “craft soft drinks” and has quickly built itself a cult following, in part…
