We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

What's in a goal?

Update #7 · Apr 19, 2012 · comment

Dear Pop Culture Backers,

As we close in on the final hours of our Kickstarter campaign with more than $100k to go we are thinking only one thing, Wow! One hundred and fifty thousand dollars or not, at 12:40am we will be waving our hands in the air, popping a few ice cold bottles of Pop Culture and doing a little victory dance.  Although we did not reach this one goal, we have reached so many more unexpected and exciting goals over the past 30 days. 

Nearly half a million people have read about, heard, or watched the Pop Culture story through Kickstarter, radio interviews, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and our web site.  One hundred and seven of our amazing friends, family members, local businesses and complete strangers have pledges $36,127 and pledged to pre-order more than 400 cases of Pop Culture!

Although no credit cards will be charged at the end of the campaign and none of these rewards will be delivered this time, we cannot thank you enough for coming out in support of Pop Culture Beverages.  We know that we will achieve our ultimate goal of making the finest, artisan, farm to bottle beverages and we are proud to have you in our camp until then.

Please send us an email with your full name and address and we will add you to our Pop Culture newsletter list and also send you a thank you gift for pledging to our Kickstarter campaign.  Thank you for your support and for helping tell the world about Pop Culture Beverages.  We will continue to live the Pop Culture story and we hope you and your friends will be watching.

Thank you!

Drew & Elske

Send your name and address to: pop@popculturebeverages.com

Keep your finger on the pulse at:  www.popculturebeverages.com

www.facebook.com/popculturebeverage

#popculturebev

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The Vending Machines!

Update #6 · Apr 12, 2012 · comment

First, a huge thank you to all of our new backers! We are especially excited to have so many new business backers this week! It takes a lot for a business to reach outside of the box and support new products so please check our list of business supporters at our campaign headquarters and support your fellow backers! 

http://www.popculturebeverage.com/campaignheadquarters/business-sponsors

Now, to the part you've all been waiting for...the vending machine!  We are excited to bring the world of vintage vending to the Pop Culture circle of supporters.  These 1960’s cavalier vending machines have been beautifully restored and are equipped with modern vending technology for your customer’s convenience. They are also available without the vending feature as a stylish vintage accent to your store, home or office lunch room décor.  The artwork featured here is simply a placeholder for the kickstarter offer to get your hearts pumping and your thoughts flowing on where to put this Pop Culture wonder! 142 bottle capacity.  Only 10 machines available through kickstarter. Did I mention these were featured on Mad Men? Prrrr….

Please visit our campaign headquarters for easy tools to help spread the word and don't forget to tell your friends to join The Natural Evolution of Soda™  http://www.popculturebeverage.com/campaignheadquarters/

Thank you for your support!

Drew & Elske

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'iampopculture' project: Many voices, one global Pop Culture

Update #5 · Apr 9, 2012 · comment
Today, on Pop Culture's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/popculturebeverage we launched the "iampopculture" project... a video campaign to UNITE the many voices of this American, global pop culture.  We're asking you especially, our backers, to participate by submitting your five second video declaring your place in pop culture by declaring:  "I AM POP CULTURE."  Use your smart phones, cameras, or computers!  All videos must be submitted by 4-10-12 by midnight and e-mailed to pop@popculturebeverage.com.  Tell your friends, pass it on, many voices... UNITE! 
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Half way and what an amazing, banner day! Thank you!

Update #4 · Apr 5, 2012 · comment
Hello Everyone!

Half way through the campaign and we more than quadrupled the Pledges in one day!  Unbelievable!  We thank each and everyone of you for all your support, well wishes, well links on Facebook and Twitter, and well... for the Love!  It's sincerely humbling to realize the HUGE amount of support you have from the community of people around you and from your friends and family.  And then there's the people that are contributing to our campaign that we've never met before... we thank you especially for Pledging; realizing that the vision doesn't belong to us rather like Pop Culture, is an idea reflected in the hearts and minds of the People!  Thanks again- Drew

And in other news... a little glimpse into A Day In The Life of Drew & Elske from our radio interview with Randol White of Eat Drink Explore Radio in San Luis Obispo, CA on 3-31-12.  Enjoy the mayhem... going mobile...
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On Our Way!

Update #3 · Apr 1, 2012 · comment

Hello Kickstarter!

This week we’ve been building a lean, mean kickstartin machine. We’ve had photo shoots, video shoots, radio shows and tastings.  We’ve stocked shelves, designed T-shirts, printed posters and more.  We haven’t been staying up all night playing scrabble, we’ve been kickstartin! Stay tuned, we’re about to pop open a whole new bottle of Pop Culture!

Drew stocking the shelf for our latest supporter, New Frontiers Market in San Luis Obispo. If you're in SLO, stop in and pick up a bottle!

That's Russell on the right, he's with Ellen, filming the story of a young couple who moves from New England to California to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. Along the way they battle insurmountable odds while trying to break into the beverage industry with their artisan sodas. Actually, he's with us, but if anyone knows Ellen please feel to pass on the story!

There they are, Pop Culture Ginger Pear and Blackberry Hibiscus, right between the 7up and the vanilla creme soda. Even they can't help but feel the love!

Please visit our web site at www.popculturebeverage.com/campaignheadquarters  for the latest in videos and updates.  Click on the ‘media’ tab for fun ways to share our story with your friends and community.

Thank you for your support!

Drew & Elske

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on April 20, 2012.

Funding period
Mar 21, 2012 - Apr 20, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $12 or more

    8 backers

    Sticker Pack: Pop Culture custom sticker pack. Three stickers to slap on your water bottle, rear window, or on your favorite toll booth change basket (but please... don't cover the Andre the Giant stickers). Made in the USA. Shipping included.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $27 or more

    1 backer

    Pop Culture Chico Bag: Be the envy of the farmer's market with this functional eco-fashion statement! This Pop Culture logo Chico Bag made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles is a stylish, durable, and fully washable tote. Accessorize from the market to the office and back again. Printed in California, USA. Domestic shipping included.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    8 backers

    Organic Cotton T Shirt: The Official (and we mean official) Pop Culture Organic Cotton T-Shirt. Yes, for all those tired of paying fifty dollars for a t-shirt at your last concert, this beauty is in rainbows and down to Earth. Both Mens & Ladies Ts available. Made in California, USA.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $36 or more

    22 backers

    One Case of Pop Culture Soda: Experience the Bubbles of Joy by receiving 1 case (12, 12 oz bottles) of the most delicious, sexy, and refreshingly tantalizing beverage your mouth has ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Was there really Life before carbonation? Please specify flavor. Made in California, USA. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $15/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $25/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $45 or more

    8 backers

    Set of 2 Pop Culture Logo Glasses: Whether on your face or in your hands, glasses are a statement. These 15.5oz beauties are made by the worlds oldest glass manufacture Spiegelau. These finely crafted, short-stemmed pilsners, feature a bulbous bowl enhancing the elegant (yet not so serious) side of your favorite Pop Culture. Pour the whole 12oz soda with room for head. The perfect compliment for the Pop Culture Aficionado. Made in Germany. Branded in California, USA. Domestic shipping included.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    3 backers Limited (97 of 100 left)

    Limited Edition Pop Culture Silkscreened Poster: Pop Culture is honored to be working with artist and designer Dan Stiles of Portland, Oregon, for our first commemorative poster. These limited edition, silk screened posters are signed and numbered by the artist and founders Elske and Andrew. Dan's signature style is seen on rock posters from The Black Keys to Modest Mouse. Domestic shipping included. International, please e-mail for shipping costs. www.danstiles.com

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)

    Etched & Hand Painted 4 Pack of Pop Culture Soda: Commemorate the rebirth of the soda industry with these limited edition, etched, and hand painted Pop Culture soda bottles. One four pack of your flavor of choice or mix it up. Each pack will be numbered & signed by the Founders. Etched & hand painted by our friends at J.Wilson Studio in Solvang, CA. Made in California USA. Domestic shipping, all regions: Add $10. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $69 or more

    7 backers

    One Case of Pop Culture Soda, One Organic Cotton T Shirt plus Sticker Pack: Why traverse the globe thirsty, naked, in need of bubbly joy when there's a choice! The best of both worlds is before you: 1 case of Pop Culture Artisan Soda (your choice of flavor), one limited edition Pop Culture Organic Cotton T , and Pop Culture Sticker Pack.. Never be thirsty for your Naked Lunch again! Made in California USA. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $15/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $25/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $115 or more

    10 backers

    Four Cases of Pop Culture Soda: Lets call it like it is... Four Cases of Pop Culture Artisan Soda with your choice of flavor. Plain and simple. No frills, no bull, no qualifiers... just Pure, Refreshing, Fresh Pressed LOVE delivered to your door. Made in California, USA. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $15/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $25/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $135 or more

    11 backers

    The Whole Kit & Caboodle! The Whole Enchilada! The Whole JimiChanga! One Case of Pop Culture, One Set of Logo Glasses, One T-Shirt, One Canvas Bag, and One Sticker Pack. Need we say more? Oh yes we will! It's a fully loaded club sandwich with the perfect pickle on the side... the full moon rising over a Manhattan skyline with Sinatra singing to you and your lover... blessed be the Reward that has it all! Embrace the plethora of goodness! Made in the USA & Germany. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $20/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $30/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $179 or more

    2 backers

    Four Cases of Pop Culture Soda, Two "Official" T-Shirts: Use The Force and be the masters of your own destiny with four cases of Pop Culture (your choice of flavors) and his & hers Pop Culture Organic Cotton T shirts. Remember, you don't have to always wear them the same day like matching ski suits rather, select a day of the week to compromise... Made in California, USA. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $15/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $25/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $325 or more

    1 backer

    12 Cases of Pop Culture Soda (1 case/month for one year!) The best deal for the Pop Culture lovin,' Kickstarter supportin', Reward driven fan. We will ship one case each month for a year, your flavor of choice, to your home or office sealed in a blanket of love and gratitude. You will instantly be regarded as the coolest kid on the block with bragging rights for years to come! Please note payment options: Choice 1: 12 cases of soda & all shipping costs for a year charged at once. Choice 2: 12 Cases of soda & the shipping costs for only ONE case (month 1) charged at time of purchase. Subsequent shipping costs will be charged on a credit card on a monthly basis. Shipping- Pacific & Mtn Regions: Add $15/case. Central & Eastern Regions: Add $25/case. (International: Please contact for shipping costs)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $410 or more

    7 backers

    20 Cases of Pop Culture Soda: LOCAL BUSINESS SPECIAL!! Available only at Kickstarter! We're offering 20 cases (any combination of flavors) at a special wholesale price. This opportunity is available only to businesses (or local soda connoisseurs) within Santa Barbara County, CA. FREE SHIPPING & we'll warehouse & deliver it direct when you need it! Warehousing available for 6 months.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $610 or more

    0 backers

    20 Cases of Pop Culture Soda: OUT OF AREA BUSINESS SPECIAL!! And we mean business! Only available at Kickstarter, we're offering 20 cases (any combination of flavors) at a special wholesale price. This opportunity is available only to businesses (or crazy soda lovers) within CA, NV, and AZ and is a terrific way to prepay for your soda and support the Culture! We'll warehouse & ship it direct when you need it! Shipping Included! Warehousing available for 6 months.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $775 or more

    3 backers

    40 Cases of Pop Culture Soda: LOCAL BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION SUPER SPECIAL!! Available only at Kickstarter! We're offering 40 cases (any combination of flavors) at a very special wholesale price. This opportunity is available only to businesses (or soda freaks) within Santa Barbara County, CA. Your business or organization will receive FREE SHIPPING & we'll warehouse & deliver it direct when you need it! Warehousing available for 12 months... but you won't need it!!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $1,175 or more

    1 backer

    40 Cases of Pop Culture Soda: OUT OF AREA BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION SUPER SPECIAL!! Available only at Kickstarter! We're offering 40 cases (any combination of flavors) at a very special wholesale price. This opportunity is available only to CA, NV, and AZ businesses, organizations, or complete Pop Culture soda freaks. We'll warehouse & ship it direct when you need it! Shipping Included! Warehousing available for 12 months... but you won't need it!!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Vintage Vending Machine: Yeats, Neruda, Whitman, and Dickinson would all struggle to find words describing the absolute beauty that encapsulates, cradles,and frigidly protects the worlds most perfect beverage. Bubbles of Joy! Bubbles of Enlightenment! Bubbles of Bliss! This beautifully restored and modernized retro vending machine for glass bottles is a show piece and an absolute money maker. Features fully emblazoned Pop Culture logos, glass door, new energy efficient refrigeration unit, and holds approximately 96 bottles. Unit comes fully stocked with Pop Culture Artisan Sodas. Please contact first, before placing order, for further details, shipping information, and delivery date.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012