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{{short description|Variant of Mountain Dew}}
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|type=[[Orange (fruit)|Orange]] [[soft drink]]
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|origin=[[USA]]
| manufacturer = [[PepsiCo]]
| origin = United States
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'''Mountain Dew LiveWire''' is an [[Orange (fruit)|orange]]-flavored variant of the carbonated soft drink [[Mountain Dew]]. It was introduced in 2003.
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'''LiveWire''' is a brand of [[orange (fruit)|orange]]-flavored [[Mountain Dew]] produced and distributed by [[PepsiCo]]. It was originally available only for a limited time during the summer of [[2003]], although it was available in Chicago and other areas past that date. It staged another return in the summer of 2004, and PepsiCo permanently added it to its brand portfolio in [[2005]]. Although it has been permanently added, it is harder to find than other Mountain Dew brands and is not carried by as many stores.


==History==
Mountain Dew LiveWire was first introduced as a limited-edition flavor for the summer of 2003. Broadly targeted to teenagers and young adults, it was available in the United States from [[Memorial Day]] to [[Labor Day]].<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Pepsi to Electrify Summer with 'Mountain Dew Livewire' |date=25 February 2003 |publisher=PR Newswire |url=http://www.pepsicollector.com/pressrelease/020203MtDewLivewire.htm |access-date=22 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100904123916/http://pepsicollector.com/pressrelease/020203MtDewLivewire.htm |archive-date=4 September 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> According to [[PepsiCo]], LiveWire boosted overall sales of Mountain Dew by 10 percent in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pepsi quenches thirst for choice |url=https://money.cnn.com/2004/08/06/news/fortune500/pepsi/ |website=[[CNN Money]] |access-date=22 August 2024 |date=August 6, 2004}}</ref> It additionally increased sales of [[orange soft drink]]s as a whole. However, PepsiCo did not consider LiveWire in that category, with the executive stating: "With all due respect to your data, Mountain Dew LiveWire is not an orange soda. It's an inimitable new Dew, combining the unique formula of base Mountain Dew with a bold orange flavor."<ref name="Livewire05">{{Cite news |last=Tanner |first=Steve |date=29 March 2005 |title=Update: Mountain Dew LiveWire |work=BevReview |url=http://www.bevreview.com/2005/03/29/review-mountain-dew-livewire-2/ |url-status=dead |access-date=22 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707231241/http://www.bevreview.com/2005/03/29/review-mountain-dew-livewire-2/ |archive-date=7 July 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> That same year, LiveWire was also available as a [[Slurpee]] flavor.<ref>{{cite web |title=7-Eleven Rolls Out Diet Pepsi Slurpee |url=https://csnews.com/7-eleven-rolls-out-diet-pepsi-slurpee |website=Convenience Store News |access-date=22 August 2024 |date=August 22, 2003}}</ref> LiveWire returned to stores in the summer of 2004, with the marketing product description being changed from "Orange Ignited" to "Dew sparked with orange". In 2005, Mountain Dew Livewire became a permanent addition to the product line due to the success of its sales in the previous two years. It is the second flavor extension of the brand, following [[Mountain Dew Code Red]] in 2001.<ref name="Livewire05" />


== Countries ==
MTN Dew Livewire has been available in the United States, Malaysia, New Zealand.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-02 |title=The Strangest Mountain Dew Flavors Ever Made |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-strangest-mountain-de_b_5076837 |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>


{{More info}}
==External links==
*[http://www.mountaindew.com/about_dew/product_info/lw.php Mountain Dew Live Wire brand info]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbobumble/sets/1452117 Mountain Dew Live Wire Tower]


== Hard Mountain Dew ==
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In 2021, PepsiCo and [[Boston Beer Company|Boston Beer]] teamed to create a range of alcoholic Mountain Dews. Since then, Livewire has been one of the various flavours released. These flavoured-malt beverages<ref>{{Cite web |title=The BBC partners with PepsiCo for US launch of New HARD MTN DEW |url=https://www.bostonbeer.com/news/2021/08/the-bbc-partners-with-pepsico-for-us-launch-of-new-hard-mtn-dew |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.bostonbeer.com |language=en}}</ref> have an [[Alcohol by volume|ABV]] of 5%, no added sugar, and contain 100 calories per 12oz servings.


The Livewire flavour launch party, named "definitely over 21", was held at a retirement community in the [[Florida|Orange State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swiers |first=Autumn |date=2023-03-05 |title=Mountain Dew's Livewire Flavor Is Now Available In A Boozier Form |url=https://www.tastingtable.com/1217836/mountain-dews-livewire-flavor-is-now-available-in-a-boozier-form/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Tasting Table |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:32, 19 October 2024

Mountain Dew LiveWire
TypeOrange soft drink
ManufacturerPepsiCo
Country of origin United States
Introduced2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Related productsMountain Dew

Mountain Dew LiveWire is an orange-flavored variant of the carbonated soft drink Mountain Dew. It was introduced in 2003.

History

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Mountain Dew LiveWire was first introduced as a limited-edition flavor for the summer of 2003. Broadly targeted to teenagers and young adults, it was available in the United States from Memorial Day to Labor Day.[1] According to PepsiCo, LiveWire boosted overall sales of Mountain Dew by 10 percent in 2003.[2] It additionally increased sales of orange soft drinks as a whole. However, PepsiCo did not consider LiveWire in that category, with the executive stating: "With all due respect to your data, Mountain Dew LiveWire is not an orange soda. It's an inimitable new Dew, combining the unique formula of base Mountain Dew with a bold orange flavor."[3] That same year, LiveWire was also available as a Slurpee flavor.[4] LiveWire returned to stores in the summer of 2004, with the marketing product description being changed from "Orange Ignited" to "Dew sparked with orange". In 2005, Mountain Dew Livewire became a permanent addition to the product line due to the success of its sales in the previous two years. It is the second flavor extension of the brand, following Mountain Dew Code Red in 2001.[3]

Countries

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MTN Dew Livewire has been available in the United States, Malaysia, New Zealand.[5]

 Additional information needed

Hard Mountain Dew

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In 2021, PepsiCo and Boston Beer teamed to create a range of alcoholic Mountain Dews. Since then, Livewire has been one of the various flavours released. These flavoured-malt beverages[6] have an ABV of 5%, no added sugar, and contain 100 calories per 12oz servings.

The Livewire flavour launch party, named "definitely over 21", was held at a retirement community in the Orange State.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Pepsi to Electrify Summer with 'Mountain Dew Livewire'" (Press release). PR Newswire. 25 February 2003. Archived from the original on 4 September 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Pepsi quenches thirst for choice". CNN Money. August 6, 2004. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b Tanner, Steve (29 March 2005). "Update: Mountain Dew LiveWire". BevReview. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  4. ^ "7-Eleven Rolls Out Diet Pepsi Slurpee". Convenience Store News. August 22, 2003. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  5. ^ "The Strangest Mountain Dew Flavors Ever Made". HuffPost. 2014-04-02. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  6. ^ "The BBC partners with PepsiCo for US launch of New HARD MTN DEW". www.bostonbeer.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  7. ^ Swiers, Autumn (2023-03-05). "Mountain Dew's Livewire Flavor Is Now Available In A Boozier Form". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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