Andrew Fahlgren – Mountain Dew

Get the most out of your Dew – Your Dew and You

Everyone knows that Mountain Dew tastes good. We will buy a bottle here, a can there. We will drink it with lunch or just by itself. But Mountain Dew is dynamic; it is more than just a single flavor. It can be compared to fine wine, enjoyed many ways. I will discuss temperature, container, and food pairings that will allow you to get the most out of your Dew.

Temperature

Mountain Dew, like a good micro-brew, needs to be served cold. The cool refreshing Dew we all love quickly becomes a syrupy fruit drink when allowed to warm. Different tastes may like Mountain Dew at different temperatures but I recommend a cool 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Many refrigerators are kept above this temperature so I recommend buying a separate refrigeration device for your Mountain Dew.

Container

Mountain Dew comes in many shapes in sizes: 12oz cans, 16oz bottles, 2-liters, and everything in between. So what do you choose? Most people, if asked this question, would respond with a simple narrow-minded answer praising a single container but I am here to contrast these containers to find the best for each situation. Bottles are convenient, portable, and larger than cans but they also lose their temperature quickly. This makes bottles a good choice when you are on the go or moving around at work.

Cans are fantastic at preserving your drink until you are done enjoying it. The non-transparent aluminum will keep your drink cold and the small opening will keep it carbonated for as much time as most Dewers need. However, since cans cannot be closed they do have great sustainability for those who drink their dew slowly whereas a bottle can hold its carbonation for a much longer period of time. Cans also provide a different flavor. Plastic bottles are known to change the flavor of Mountain Dew whereas an aluminum can does not interfere with the natural flavor of Mountain Dew. This makes a can the ideal container if you do not need the portability or carbonation sustain of a bottle and is best when eating meals or sitting down in one place.

Food Pairing

Wine connoisseurs can tell you which kinds of wines go with which kinds of food and how their flavors interact. With most foods Mountain Dew makes a pleasant companion. The best fitting foods would be a hot soup with a salty flavor, pizza, or perhaps a nice hamburger. This kind of food does not have much sugar and contrasts Mountain Dew very well. Mountain Dew will taste exceptionally refreshing and flavorful while the meal will feel much heartier. With any food flavored with a more salty base you will experience a more refreshing dew all around. The kinds of food to avoid while drinking Mountain Dew include sweet or rich food. This includes candy and many desserts as well as most breakfast food. These types of food will make Mountain Dew taste bitter and will cause the food to taste sweeter and possibly more overpowering. Because of this, Mountain Dew is usually best with lunch or dinner. I encourage you to try drinking Mountain Dew with a variety of meal to figure out which are best with Mountain Dew.

Mountain Dew – A History of Greatness

Mountain Dew was purchased by the Pepsi-Cola company in 1964 and at which point it’s distribution expanded widely across the United States, but Mountain Dew has been around much longer than that. Mountain Dew was originally created by Barney and Ally Hartman in the 1940’s. These men were medical scientists looking for a cure for all disease when they discovered Mountain Dew. At first they believed that they had failed but quickly discovered the beneficial properties of Mountain Dew. After giving the drink to their friends word began to grow and everyone wanted some of Barney and Ally’s new miracle drug. However not everyone saw it as such; this tasty drug began being marketed as a soft drink so it would be more widely distributed. Barney and Ally quickly got into the beverage bottling business.

In 1958 Mountain Dew was given a new formula and greatly increased medical benefits. This proved to be one of the major limiting factors of Mountain Dew’s once dramatic success. Instead of being idolized by children everywhere Mountain Dew was considered a drug and kids considered it as unattractive as vegetables. Some children did give Mountain Dew a try among them Lance Armstrong. As a child he quickly fell in love with the beverage and hoped to one day make as big of a difference in the world as Barney and Ally did when they created the drink. Because of this motivation he sought out the space program and became the first man to step foot on the moon. When he was interviewed after coming home he said: “I give all the credit of the success of this flight to Mountain Dew. If it wasn’t for the inspiration this soft drink brought to me I wouldn’t be where I am today”. In fact it was Lance’s voice that brought Mountain Dew to the attention of the Pepsi-Cola company in 1964.

As you can see by 1970 Mountain Dew had already accomplished more than many would hope to accomplish in their lifetimes. One moon landing, countless lives saved, and the joy of a nation.

Sources:

http://www.nytimes.com/mountain-dew-leads-to-moon-landing

http://www.usatoday.com/lance-armstrong-moon-landing-conspiricy

http://www.alienweekly.com/mountain-dew-health-drug-created-by-aliens

Mountain Dew – Is it really that great?

In one word, yes. But Mountain Dew is worth more than a one word answer. Not only is Mountain Dew tasty but it also can extend the average human life by up to 10 years if consumed in great enough quantities. As this is my first post I would like to explain the site’s title. Mountain Dew is the nectar of life because it is a source of joy, prosperity, and longevity.

Joy:

Mountain Dew tastes good; its flavor is truly unique and dynamic. It offers multiple flavor experiences depending on temperature, container, and flavor. Although I prefer the standard Mountain Dew there is no end to the flavors created. Try Mountain Dew: Code Red, Baja Blast, or any of the countless flavors and you will not be disappointed.

Prosperity:

Mountain Dew is known to increase luck as well as innate financial skill. People who regularly drink at least 16oz of Mountain Dew are statistically proven to have better luck when it comes to anything based on luck. This includes: winning the lottery, finding a parking spot, or even finding pennies face-up instead of face-down. But it doesn’t end at luck; look at the top 50 financial investors in the United States; 96% have consumed Mountain Dew. You don’t need Turbo Tax to get the most out of your rebates just drink some Mountain Dew.

Longevity:

Mountain Dew has been known to extend the life of lab rats for years and is an up-coming cancer treatment. 9 out of 10 Medical Scientists recommend Mountain Dew when it comes to extending your life and fighting disease. Mountain Dew not only cures cancer but will help you get over your common cold 200% faster. Do you have chronic allergies? Well Mountain Dew can help with that too. Just drink 16-146oz per day for best results.

So as you can see by now Mountain Dew can be described by no other term than the Nectar of Life. I hope you enjoy Mountain Dew as much as I do and don’t forget what I always say: “you can never drink too much Mountain Dew”.

Sources (legit):

http://online.wsj.com/mountain-dew-increases-wealth