Portland Revealed: Episode 4: Stay Awake During RailsConf
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It was just two years ago that I discovered local beverage company, Viso (Visoda at the time), makers of the popular Vigor energy drink. It has since become a staple in the PLANET ARGON offices.
“Its cheaper than a mocha, has more caffeine, and has vitamins so I don’t end up in catatonic state after coding for 20 hours straight.” — Alain Bloch, Rails Developer, PLANET ARGON
Organically sweet, available at our neighborhood coffee shop (and most nearby markets and grocers), and chocked full of caffeine. 300mg, to be precise. You read that right, 300! According to the bottle sitting on my desk, that is the equivalent of 3 cups of coffee. But don’t worry, it’s all organic, so it’s good for you… right? ;-)
Viso beverages taste great and are nothing like regular energy drinks. They’re sweet (but not too sweet), non-carbonated, and full of vitamins. You can also get a sugar free version, called Will. Non-caffeinated varieties available too. You’ll likely see me wandering the conference floors with one in my hand.
Where to get Viso?
- Order online (website designed by Portland locals, Needmore Designs)
- Backspace (where we often buy it.. 1/2 block away from our office)
- Several smaller markets (think that 7-11 is carrying it now too)
- Bars (some bars now make Vigor-based hard drinks!)
As you can see, we take our Viso drinking… very seriously.
Consider this a friendly tip from the locals, if you need a little pick me up that you can carry around in your bag, grab yourself a Vigor and join the ranks of the Portland caffeinated.
“Viso makes me feel alive again!” — Chris Griffin, User Interface Design, PLANET ARGON