Apollinaris (water)
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Apollinaris is a German naturally sparkling mineral water, very well known in German
-speaking countries as "The Queen of Table Waters".
The spring was discovered by chance in 1852 in Georg Kreuzberg’s vineyard, in Bad Neuenahr, Germany
. He named it after Saint Apollinaris, a patron saint of wine.
Today the source and the brand
of Apollinaris belong to Coca-Cola
, which acquired it from the multinational Cadbury-Schweppes in 2006.
novel, Three Men on the Bummel
(1900) contains a description of the product: “There is Apollinaris water which, I believe, with a little lemon squeezed into it, is practically harmless."
The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(1912) includes, in Chapter 9, the passage: "We supped and camped at the very edge of the cliff, quenching our thirst with two bottles of Apollinaris, which were in one of the cases."
In the UK and Ireland, Apollinaris was sold in small bottles, which were marketed as 'The Baby 'Polly'. The poem 'Sun and Fun' by Sir John Betjeman
, published in 1954, includes the stanza:
In the film American Psycho
(2000), Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale
, offers Detective Kimball (Willem Dafoe
) a bottle
of Apollinaris, which he politely tries to refuse. Bateman insists, also offering a lime
.
During the years '50 and '60, Apollinaris organised with the Torck factories (from Deinze, in Belgium) the famous commercial beach games "Les Rois du Volant/De Koningen der Baan" at the Belgian Coast.
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
-speaking countries as "The Queen of Table Waters".
The spring was discovered by chance in 1852 in Georg Kreuzberg’s vineyard, in Bad Neuenahr, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He named it after Saint Apollinaris, a patron saint of wine.
Today the source and the brand
Brand
The American Marketing Association defines a brand as a "Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers."...
of Apollinaris belong to Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
, which acquired it from the multinational Cadbury-Schweppes in 2006.
Apollinaris in English-language popular culture
The Jerome K. JeromeJerome K. Jerome
Jerome Klapka Jerome was an English writer and humorist, best known for the humorous travelogue Three Men in a Boat.Jerome was born in Caldmore, Walsall, England, and was brought up in poverty in London...
novel, Three Men on the Bummel
Three Men on the Bummel
Three Men on the Bummel is a humorous novel by Jerome K. Jerome. It was published in 1900, eleven years after his most famous work, Three Men in a Boat ....
(1900) contains a description of the product: “There is Apollinaris water which, I believe, with a little lemon squeezed into it, is practically harmless."
The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle DL was a Scottish physician and writer, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, generally considered a milestone in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger...
(1912) includes, in Chapter 9, the passage: "We supped and camped at the very edge of the cliff, quenching our thirst with two bottles of Apollinaris, which were in one of the cases."
In the UK and Ireland, Apollinaris was sold in small bottles, which were marketed as 'The Baby 'Polly'. The poem 'Sun and Fun' by Sir John Betjeman
John Betjeman
Sir John Betjeman, CBE was an English poet, writer and broadcaster who described himself in Who's Who as a "poet and hack".He was a founding member of the Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture...
, published in 1954, includes the stanza:
- I pulled aside the thick magenta curtains
- - So Regency, so Regency, my dear -
- And a host of little spiders
- Ran a race across the ciders
- To a box of baby 'pollies by the beer.
In the film American Psycho
American Psycho
American Psycho is a psychological thriller and satirical novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by the protagonist, serial killer and Manhattan businessman Patrick Bateman. The book's graphic violence and sexual content generated a great deal of...
(2000), Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Best known for his roles in American films, Bale has starred in both big budget Hollywood films and the smaller projects from independent producers and art houses....
, offers Detective Kimball (Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe is an American film, stage, and voice actor, and a founding member of the experimental theatre company The Wooster Group...
) a bottle
Bottle
A bottle is a rigid container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a "mouth". By contrast, a jar has a relatively large mouth or opening. Bottles are often made of glass, clay, plastic, aluminum or other impervious materials, and typically used to store liquids such as water, milk, soft...
of Apollinaris, which he politely tries to refuse. Bateman insists, also offering a lime
Lime (fruit)
Lime is a term referring to a number of different citrus fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and...
.
During the years '50 and '60, Apollinaris organised with the Torck factories (from Deinze, in Belgium) the famous commercial beach games "Les Rois du Volant/De Koningen der Baan" at the Belgian Coast.
See also
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- Superior Taste AwardSuperior Taste AwardThe Superior Taste Award is a prize bestowed annually recognising food and beverages with excellent taste and quality. The awards have been granted since 2005 by the International Taste & Quality Institute , seated in Brussels, Belgium....
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