# Having a Zima. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 15, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062 "2017-06-15T21:25:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/21 "2017-06-16T13:10:50Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUB](#): > > I thought it was kind of tasty. You wouldn’t want to drink it all night or anything; after two it would start irritating my stomach. Zima is like the Nickelback of beverages; it’s not great but for some reason it’s very hip to make fun of it. Huh. I’ve never heard Nickelback. I’ve never heard that it’s hip to make fun of Zima either. To be fair, I’ve never drunk the water that flowers die in, so I was extrapolating. I should have said it tastes like that water smells. But by all means, go ahead acting like folks are trying to be hip! That’s groovy! ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/22 "2017-06-16T13:33:30Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > It was introduced in 1993 and stopped all production in 2008. I would have guessed 1998, but still. Not quite. It has sold well in Japan all along and was never dropped from production there. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/23 "2017-06-16T13:38:10Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Huh. I’ve never heard Nickelback. I’ve never heard that it’s hip to make fun of Zima either. > > To be fair, I’ve never drunk the water that flowers die in, so I was extrapolating. I should have said it tastes like that water smells. > > But by all means, go ahead acting like folks are trying to be hip! That’s groovy! I agree “Spittle of Christ” was something so teenage edgelordish that it couldn’t be construed as hip. Boasting about it years later, even less so. For once you and I are totally on the same page! ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/24 "2017-06-16T13:47:11Z")
I was just out of college and trying to be a hard case (an endeavor I have never succeeded in), so I was drinking bourbon (which I continued doing for about 22 years; I am nothing if not persistently deluded). So, I go into a slightly shabby bar in Kansas City with a buddy of mine. A good friend. My best friend. I’m preparing to order my Beam on the rocks and light up my Arturo Fuente, because this is the kind of place where you can do that. I ask my buddy what he wants to drink. “Zima with Grenadine,” he says. Zima. With Grenadine. I’m not even entirely sure what Grenadine is. But this is my best friend. We’ve been through a lot together. I hesitate. “OK, I’ll give you the money, but you have to go up and order it.” ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/25 "2017-06-16T13:50:11Z")
> [@Periwinkle](#): > > I don’t think I ever tried Zima, but I absolutely loved the Bartles & Jaymes and Seagrams Golden wine coolers, and Bacardi Breezers. I have no idea if they make them anymore, but I loved them back in the day. They still make at least Bartles and Jaymes, I just bought some last night for an 80s party I’m having this weekend. I saw the Seagrams too. Real bitch to find though, even though their web site lists where you can buy it, none of the places stocked it near me. I think I had a Zima once, but I don’t remember what it tasted like. ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/26 "2017-06-16T13:56:56Z")
I drank Zima in the 90s and aughts, because beer gives me an immediate migraine and wine in a lot of bars is BAAAAD (and seriously overpriced). A Zima with an orange or lime slice was fine when I was out at a club dancing or seeing bands. But, no, I didn’t wear legwarmers or a side ponytail with that. They were way out of style. I wore my black ribbon choker necklace and a slip dress with combat boots. 🆒😃 ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/27 "2017-06-16T14:00:18Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > Zima? Were you wearing leg warmers and a scrunchy too? No, no. Zima is so totally _90s._ We’re talking corduroys, chokers, plaid patterns, babydoll dresses, that sort of thing. I’m really tempted to try one, but at $10 a 6-pick, you have got to be kidding me. That’s a craft brew price range. They’re really banking on Gen X nostalgia here. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/28 "2017-06-16T14:08:31Z")
If I’ve zaid it once, I’ve zaid it a thouzand times: Zima zucks. That being zaid, enjoy your noztalgic trip. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/29 "2017-06-16T14:15:03Z")
> [@Scumpup](#): > > teenage edgelordish Cool bro ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/30 "2017-06-16T14:16:27Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Cool bro No u ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/31 "2017-06-16T14:38:42Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > Zima was perfectly acceptable as a 90’s date rape drug, especially if you put Jolly Ranchers in it. Jeez, these kids today with their “GHB this” and “Roofie that”. We had to WORK for our rapes back in the day! [Moderating] **FoieGrasIsEvil** , I realize that you were joking there, and so this won’t be a formal Warning, but that was in serious bad taste. When making a joke, please stop to think first whether it’s appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/32 "2017-06-16T14:54:22Z")
When my gf is low-carbing, shes been drinking the [alcoholic seltzer waters](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/we-tried-alcoholic-seltzer?utm_term=.qawdAkBml#.gam3MQlmj)that have popped up. They are 5% ABV, kind of thirst quenching. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/33 "2017-06-16T15:42:32Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > They’re really banking on Gen X nostalgia here. Yep. And I contributed $9 to the scheme. Drank 3, gave two to a friend, and will probably drink the last one tonight so as not to waste [del]perfectly good[/del] alcohol. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/34 "2017-06-16T15:50:27Z")
> [@GrumpyBunny](#): > > I drank Zima in the 90s and aughts, because beer gives me an immediate migraine and wine in a lot of bars is BAAAAD (and seriously overpriced). A Zima with an orange or lime slice was fine when I was out at a club dancing or seeing bands. But, no, I didn’t wear legwarmers or a side ponytail with that. They were way out of style. I wore my black ribbon choker necklace and a slip dress with combat boots. 🆒😃 High five. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/35 "2017-06-16T16:11:45Z")
Back in the day, it was said Zima was beer for people that don’t like beer. So I tried some. I thought it was OK. I guess they were right. (Never drank another one, though. I have my reputation to think about!) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/36 "2017-06-16T16:16:17Z")
Zima makes an acceptable mixer, if you put enough vodka into it. Otherwise, it’s just a waste of swallowing. ---
**Author:** ![The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/37 "2017-06-16T16:43:57Z")
Zima! The perfect accompaniment to Screaming Yellow Zonkers. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/38 "2017-06-16T16:59:07Z")
Now I’m wondering–maybe the Zima I bought had actually gone bad? I feel like an idiot for not wondering that before. The rot flavor was overwhelming, and maybe I just bought some that had been sitting in the cool case for months and done the Zima equivalent of skunking. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/39 "2017-06-16T17:16:23Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > Now I’m wondering–maybe the Zima I bought had actually gone bad? I feel like an idiot for not wondering that before. The rot flavor was overwhelming, and maybe I just bought some that had been sitting in the cool case for months and done the Zima equivalent of skunking. I think you may be on to something. All I remember about it is that it’s super sweet, (which in and of itself could put someone off). The taste of the smell of rotting flowers (I know exactly what you mean by that!) doesn’t seem like an apt description of it, even if you don’t like it. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062/40 "2017-06-16T18:38:47Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Give my regards to the Narn ambassador. Everyone else thought “gross 90’s drink”. I thought of the Zocalo. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-a-zima/789062.md?page=3)