Maine Root Sodas (WWSKD part II) Mandarin Orange, Blueberry and Lemon Lime

I'm on a huge Maine kick at the moment.  Between reading Stephen King's The Dome (you can also use it as a dumbell - it's over 1,000 pages) and visiting Portland,  the Allagash brewery, and local restaurants,  you could Kathy Batesian say that I'm their number one fan. 

Earlier this year I said goodbye to an old friend... actually a couple of old friends.  You might know them too: Diet Dr. Pepper (known as DDP in this house) Diet Coke, and the occasional Diet Pepsi.  I said goodbye to that whole subspecies at the urging of several real people friends (you know who you are).  I still have an occasional Coca Co' if the mood strikes me, but it's rare.

I really splurged when I saw these sodas from Maine whilst working the Nantucket market earlier this week.  The cool rep I was with (her name is Leslie and she also has an amazing wine store on Nantucket - check it out http://www.thecellarnantucket.com/) took me to the Dancing Pickle http://www.thedancingpickle.com/
where I couldn't resist several things - among them; these three sodas.

These beauties are from Maine.  They are made with organic and fair trade pure cane sugar. I have had Boylan's sodas and they are OK. I've never been completly or overly wowed by them.  I generally find their stuff too sweet... I know - I didn't think it was possible that I would EVER say that.  Anyway, one thing I loved about Maine Root was their subtle and delicate flavors.  My favorite was the Mandarin, followed by the Lemon Lime and then the Blueberry - which was more of a novelty for me.  I'd love to try the Root Beer.  

These are completly artisinal sodas, they happen to be organic and made with fair trade products, but they are still good.  They are not like those faux sugary cereals at Whole Foods like Panda Puffs - that look like Cocoa Puffs but are just lame wannabes,  Now these are really delicious beverages that just happen to be organic.  Just a nice excuse to feel good while you're drinking it!  Not only are you supporting a cool company, but you're greenly responsible to boot!!

Mandarin:  color: tangerine nose: delicate clementine, citrus palate: sweet orange, but not cloying, refreshing and crisp!

Lemon Lime color: lemon yellow nose: fragrant, zesty, lime rind,  palate: zesty and sweet lemons also not cloying - very refreshing

Blueberry  color: purply blue  nose: fresh blueberries and the same scent as Stoli Bluberry w/o alcohol palate: blueberry pie, hint of lime a little sweeter than the above two.