Once upon a time you would have come across a soft drink manufacturer in most rural centres across the state, Pete Michell finds this tradition is still alive and well in Gladstone where one local manufacturer has stood the test of time. Pete stops in for a tasting at the new Trend Drinks "Cellar Door" and finds they still make all the old favourites like Sarsaparilla and Cream Sodas as well as a few unusual varieties like Chocolade and Sparkling Honey.

Trend Drinks
12 Sixth Street, Gladstone
8662 2010
www.trenddrinks.com.au
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm