If you’re looking for a can of 1990s energy drink Surge, you’ll have to travel to a small town in upstate New York. The only store that still sells the drink is located in the town of Wellsville, and it’s been selling cans of Surge since 1998. Surge was one of the most popular energy drinks in the 1990s. It was originally created by Coca-Cola as a way to compete with Pepsi’s Powerade. Surge was available in both regular and sugar-free versions, and it was often marketed as an alternative to alcohol. The surge phenomenon largely faded away after 2000, but Wellsville is still dedicated to preserving its history. The store has a small museum dedicated to Surge, and it also sells cans of the drink online. ..
