613638 Mon Apr 20 18:11:28 -0700 2009 25 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4613202 According to Serious Eats, we should be seeing sugar Pepsi in stores starting today. Any sightings in or around Baltimore? (Specifically, in the Catonsville area.) http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/02/pepsi-to-use-real-sugar-in-pepsi-throwback-mountain-dew-april.html Mon Apr 20 18:11:28 -0700 2009 107374 bmorecupcake 1 4614093 While I'm not a fan of Pepsi, I suspect that your local Latin market should have a selection of sugar-based sodas - including Pepsi. Tue Apr 21 06:34:06 -0700 2009 4613202 84765 onocoffee 2 4615227 I used to get those when the ingredients only read "sugar", but now the all Latin market Pepsi's read "sugar and/or high fructose corn syrup". Tue Apr 21 11:27:57 -0700 2009 4614093 107374 bmorecupcake 1 4614132 I don't drink soda...but is Sugar Pepsi kind of like a Jolt Cola?? Tue Apr 21 06:49:16 -0700 2009 4613202 256757 abovethewaves 2 4614223 Pepsi is test-marketing a version that is made with pure cane sugar, as opposed to high-fructose corn syrup. Similar to what Coke does at Passover-time in Jewish-heavy markets, or the Mexican Coke products that onocoffee referred to. DC/Baltimore is one of the test markets. It will probably be widely available once they get into the distribution channel. Tue Apr 21 07:16:03 -0700 2009 4614132 18274 DanielK 1 4614737 I found single 20-oz bottles of Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback at the Walmart in Eldersburg on Sunday for $1 each. I haven't seen them in Howard County yet nor have I seen them in the 12-pack cans, which should have a 1-year shelf life. I tried one of the Mountain Dews this morning and it is very good, crisp, clean, not cloying. I've read this will be a LTO for the next two months and not a permanent line extension. Tue Apr 21 09:37:16 -0700 2009 4613202 78012 treetop tom 2 4616273 I bought pepsi throwback today at a food lion in pasadena... if I can get it there that should mean its everywhere now. I like it a lot. Tue Apr 21 15:59:47 -0700 2009 4614737 134102 Turkeybone 3 4619092 Still not at my local Superfresh, Giant, or Wal-Mart. Oh well, looks like I'll have to drive a bit to get it. Wed Apr 22 13:31:02 -0700 2009 4616273 107374 bmorecupcake 4 4627309 I bought a 2L bottle of pepsi for my daughter and she said it taste like diet. I checked the bottle and it only had sugar added . The next 2l bottle she bought had both HFCS and sugar added. The only difference in the bottles was one had a white cap and the other blue. Minor diff. in the carbs and sugar. Sat Apr 25 05:25:52 -0700 2009 4619092 286028 jaynebird 1 4628655 Just found it at the Safeway on St. John's Lane in Ellicott City...not so far from Catonsville. Thanks for the heads up on this....I would probably never have noticed it otherwise! Sat Apr 25 17:43:54 -0700 2009 4613202 182537 ronandaim 2 4629968 Thank you so much for sharing. They must've just got it in. I was just at that Safeway (and the other EC Safeway, as well as Giant and Superfresh in EC) three days ago and no one had it. Sun Apr 26 11:30:17 -0700 2009 4628655 107374 bmorecupcake 3 4632167 I was able to pick some up from Target in White Marsh. I know that doesn't do much your Catonsville request though... Mon Apr 27 08:53:59 -0700 2009 4629968 129741 gregb 4 4632230 That works, actually. We have family in White Marsh and they drive down every weekday to Catonsville for work. Seems like everyone is running out quick, or had very little to begin with. The St Johns Ln Safeway was out by the time I got there, but they are expecting more any day now. Even though all managers at Giant stores told me they never heard of it, some employees stocking shelves said they had it, but ran out. I made certain they understood I was asking about Pepsi and not Coke. Giant's Consumer Affairs hotline says they only carry non-HFCS Coke, not Pepsi. Very unimpressed with their customer service. Mon Apr 27 09:08:19 -0700 2009 4632167 107374 bmorecupcake 2 4635890 Just bought two 12-packs last night at the St John's Lane Safeway. Thank again. Now that that's done with, has anyone spotted Mountain Dew Throwback somewhere around Ellicott City? Tue Apr 28 10:19:27 -0700 2009 4628655 107374 bmorecupcake 3 4636097 I got a 12-pack at the Weis in Waverly Woods this morning. Tue Apr 28 11:16:08 -0700 2009 4635890 78012 treetop tom 3 4640403 The Target at Long Gate has both the Pepsi and Mt. Dew Throwback. At least they did Monday. Wed Apr 29 16:05:31 -0700 2009 4635890 25492 lstormont 1 4632296 Is this Pepsi the same as Pepsi Natural? We are DC hounds visiting LA and we picked up a case of Pepsi Natural at the local Cosco. Contains sugar, and only sugar, as the sweetener. Is this available in the DC area? Mon Apr 27 09:22:23 -0700 2009 4613202 62053 rosepoint 2 4632403 I am also curious. Try asking in this thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/612250 Mon Apr 27 09:47:42 -0700 2009 4632296 107374 bmorecupcake 2 4632589 I just called Pepsi at 800-433-2652 and was informed that Pepsi Natural and Pepsi Throwback are two completely different products with completely different recipes. Throwback is just regular Pepsi with sugar instead of HFCS. Natural is something else altogether. The nice customer service lady even read me the ingredients of the two. :) Pepsi Throwback: CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CAFFEINE, NATURAL FLAVOR Pepsi Natural: SPARKLING WATER, SUGAR, NATURAL APPLE EXTRACT (COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, ACACIA GUM, TARTARIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, KOLA NUT EXTRACT You can find this information here: http://www.pepsiproductfacts.com/infobyproduct.php Mon Apr 27 10:26:49 -0700 2009 4632296 107374 bmorecupcake 1 4634568 I bought two bottles of Pepsi Throwback for 99 cents at the Falls Church Target tonight. Mon Apr 27 20:36:58 -0700 2009 4613202 12752 MsDiPesto 2 4637360 is the taste worth the drive? I love Pepsi, but it is not the best drink for my diet. Tue Apr 28 17:21:10 -0700 2009 4634568 213517 2cooks5eaters 1 4671083 I just had to be patient. They are everywhere now. Both Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback. My local Superfresh, Giant, Rite Aid, even the gas station has 'em! Sun May 10 12:39:12 -0700 2009 4613202 107374 bmorecupcake 2 4715503 Hi, I am still looking in NoVA & DC area stores, no luck. bmorecupcake: are you in Baltimore? Are they still available at stores? Thanks, Tue May 26 10:11:35 -0700 2009 4671083 323042 dilli 3 4715529 Try CVS - I've seen the Pepsi and Dew Throwback at CVS stores all over the DC area, but NOT at Giant or other grocery stores. Tue May 26 10:17:04 -0700 2009 4715503 18274 DanielK 3 4715676 Yes, I am in Baltimore. They are still available at most grocery stores, but I find convenience stores and gas stations are not refilling their inventory. You can also find them in the DC area in RiteAid stores. Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwback bottles are 99 cents at RiteAid right now. Tue May 26 11:02:44 -0700 2009 4715503 107374 bmorecupcake 1 4674563 I got mine at Target in Columbia MD. I LOVE IT SO MUCH. It tastes WAY better. If only pepsi would do it permanent, instead of an 8 week run. it leaves no horrible aftertaste. no syrup phlegm, no teeth grittiness. It just goes down smooth and is actually refreshing. Mon May 11 15:30:01 -0700 2009 4613202 263220 bboyneko