<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=08c1lp_1H2xPkJY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=08c1lp_1H2xPkJY00" width="1280" height="967" ><figcaption>Screamers Soda had its grand opening Oct. 17 and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The dirty soda shop is located in downtown Upland at 228 N. 2nd Ave. / photo Anisa Salazar</figcaption></figure>Emma YoganStaff WriterScreamers Soda, a new specialty beverage shop located in downtown Upland had its grand opening on Oct. 17. Screamers Soda is located at 228 N. 2nd Ave. in Upland and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The shop offers dirty sodas, floats, energy drinks, matchas and milks and donates some of their proceeds to local youth centers and nonprofits that deal with recovery from alcohol and drug usage.Screamers offers atypical soda options called “dirty sodas” which consist of a traditional soda base mixed with different syrups, creams, or add-ins to create custom flavors. They also offer a variety of floats made with Thrifty ice cream as well as a smaller selection of matchas and milks. These drink options all range from $5.50 to $15.00 with sizes varying from mini to mega.“It has definitely been a pretty slow open,” said Casey Miller, a store manager at Screamers. “But it’s been nice having something new in the Inland Empire, specifically like a soda shop and not a soda truck.”“I recommend the Big Scream which is Dr Pepper, toasted marshmallow, vanilla, and a cream top, as well as the Tidal Wave which is made with Mountain Dew Baja Blast,” Miller said.“I really hope customers enjoy creating their own combination of drinks.”While the shop offers pre-made combinations for customers to choose from they also offer an option to create a customizable blend of flavors.“It’s fun getting a little sweet treat and it’s something different for the Inland Empire, not always just ice cream,” said the shop’s co-manager Alexi Martinez. “My personal favorite is probably the Vanilla Encore which is Diet Dr Pepper, sugar free vanilla and half and half,” said Martinez.While visiting Screamers Soda, beverages such as a dirty soda, Monster energy drink and ice cream floats were sampled. The dirty soda called the Big Scream had carbonation from the Dr Pepper combined with a sweet marshmallow and vanilla flavor along with a creamy topping. The Monster energy drink was custom-made with a combination of vanilla and peach flavoring, creating a nice twist on the original energy drink.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2UriG1_1H2xPkJY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2UriG1_1H2xPkJY00" width="640" height="1108" ><figcaption>Screamers Soda in Upland serves dirty sodas, floats, matchas and milks inspired by family roots out of Tennessee. “The Big Scream” soda contains Dr. Pepper, toasted marshmallow, vanilla and a scream top. A portion of their proceeds supports local youth centers helping young people in recovery from drug and alcohol use. / photo by Anisa Salazar</figcaption></figure>Lastly, the Banana Puddin’ float was made with velvety vanilla ice cream, cream soda, bananas and a cookie crumble that made the texture smooth and creamy with a little crunch.Resident of Upland, Brittany Gutknecht said she originally heard about Screamers Soda from a post online on a community group for a preview night where she attended the soda shop for the first time. She later returned a second time where she met up with a friend.Gutknecht decided to try something different from her usual order.“I got the Pear-a-Go-Go, but my favorite is the Saturday Night,” Gutknecht said. The Pear-a-Go-Go contains a cream soda base, pear flavoring and a cream top, while the Saturday Night is Coca-Cola, raspberry and vanilla flavoring with a cream top.“I love how vibrant it is. I love the colors, and I love that it’s kind of edgy but in a fun, punk way,” Gutknecht said when describing her first impressions of the shop.Gutknecht shared her thoughts on the addition of the soda shop to downtown Upland.“I’m so happy. We haven’t had anything like this in such a long time, and the fact that they offer energy drink substitutions instead of coffee is really cool,” Gutknecht said.For more information, visit screamerssoda.com.Emma Yogan can be reached at emma.yogan@laverne.edu.Emma Yogan is a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations. She is a member of the University of La Verne’s women’s volleyball team and a staff writer for the Campus Times.Anisa Salazar is a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations. She is sports editor, social media editor and a staff photographer for the Campus Times. She previously served as a staff writer.</div></body>

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