Frazz by Jef Mallett for April 07, 2013

Best ginger ale in the world.

And it has an actual Ginger Bite to it which so many others don’t.

I don’t know if it is the “best” in the world; but it’s the best I can remember[and I’ve tasted more than a few]

Well, now you’ve got me wanting to try one!

Hurray for Vernors!!! That 2nd panel is great! The first drink from a fresh bottle always goes straight up the nose. It’s exquisite agony! Gotta learn to let it settle a bit, first. I remember walking past the gnome sign, I think it was on Woodward. With fish and chips or the Christmas ham, Vernors is a must. Thanks for this, Jef!

Hot Vernor’s when sick, cold vernor’s over vanilla ice cream in the summer… childhood comfort beverage for Detroit kids for sure. The only ginger ale that competes is Jamaican Ginger.

Vernors is incredible it’s about the only sodapop I’ll drink. I great if your sick, it’s fantastic ice cold after days work, and it was in the original ice cream float.

Yeah Vernors.

Vernors is the one ginger ale I don’t like.

Now I must find where I can get it around the DC area.

[old curmudgeon mode]It isn’t like it was back in the ‘50s and ’60s! THEN Vernor’s was really Vernor’s. Now it’sjust another brand of pop.[/oc mode]

fusilierJames 2:24

Hmmm…. Time to go grab a Vernors out of the fridge.

I miss Vernor’s. They don’t have it where I’m located now.

Walmarts in southern MA are now starting to carry Vernors, thank heavens.

Vernors still a great soda! Finally over here on east coast, but current version not as good as the Michigan original. Drink up !!!!!

Warm Vernors is a cure all!

1866 – Vernors ginger ale was introduced.1930 – Pluto was discovered, deemed a planet.1958 – NASA was founded.2006 – Pluto classified as a dwarf planet, and not a planet.Today – I favorited this strip. :)

I tried one a few weeks ago. I managed to choke down half the can. I remember liking Canada Dry as a kid, will have to try that one again to see if I just lost the taste for ginger ale.

Those older, small glass bottles could contain more carbonation. The same amount in a can would blow out the top.

WOW, a Vernors reference, When I lived in the NYC metro area I would buy at least 3 cases to drag back whenever visiting WNY, it’s got a great bite and also makes a great batter for frying fish or chiken.

it took me awhile to like vernors again, my mom used to give it to me whenever I got sick as a child so in a certain respect I was like Pavlovs dog.

Impressive little boy!

What if you pour it on your Cocoa Puffs? Will you see Alpha Centauri up close?

Many grocery stores with an ethnic aisle or area will have a product called ginger beer. It is non alcoholic, tastes nothing like beer,and leaves a slight burn in the throat on the way down. I believe it is very similar to the Jamaican ginger sodas. I think ginger beer is a little stronger than Vernor’s, but the oak casks Vernor’s was aged in did always give it a different taste than just ginger.

This is all making me thirsty for one. Love it any way I can get it. I especially fondly remember Vernors floats!

Sadly… Unless its changed again, Vernor’s isn’t what it used to be. :( ( got sold iirc, so doesn’t have quite the bit anymore.)

Oh, it’s been so long! I’ve gotta have one now! True GINGER ale! Fusilier, I wonder if you can still get the original formula at specialty soda places, like Galco’s in L.A.

Only a Michigander old enough to have tasted the original knows Vernor’s. Nothing like pouring it in a glass and get nailed up the snout by the jumpin’ Jehosaphat!

A vote for Vernors right here!

“Come quickly—I’m tasting the dwarf planets!”

hahahaha… this is awesome… great tribute to Vernors… my nephew calls it “Bubbles Up the Nose Pop” :D

Fentimans Ginger Beer will rip another hole in your face too… it is wild too.

Ah, memories….!

In that second panel, did the boy actually fart himself into the air?