Post #1720275

2026-04-18 22:55 UTC

I tried Irn-Bru for the first time. I didn&#39;t know you could get it here, but they sell it right in the grocery store. I was half expecting it to taste like Moxie just because of the color, but it&#39;s unique, and it&#39;s good. Very sweet, but mild flavor.

Replies (5)

@hamishtpb@mewblog.thepolarbear.co.uk 2026-04-18 22:56

@themaritimegirl welcome to heaven 😉 Even the non-sugar version is authentic. I hope the export version is accurate. Canada and Scotland have connections so I am not surprised it is available there.

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@theflyingscotsman@mastodon.scot 2026-04-18 23:38

@themaritimegirl Congratulations on trying Scotland's other national drink! It is pretty good, however the original recipe is amazing. Hope you get to try some of the 1901 recipe Irn Bru.

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@vwestlife@mastodon.social 2026-04-19 22:06

@themaritimegirl I wouldn't. It's not *that* good.

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@thewarragulman@mas.to 2026-04-20 04:15

@themaritimegirl I really loved Irn-Bru before I cut out sugar drinks, easily one of the best soda dribks that I’ve had.

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@dec23k@mastodon.ie 2026-04-20 07:32

@themaritimegirl Their TV ads (aired in the UK, with analogue spillover to most of Ireland) were entertaining. I'm sure they're all on YouTube now. The name "Irn Bru" meant that they got away with it not being a brew (and 0 Iron content) despite the ads claiming "from girders". The last time I drank it was before everyone started using Aspartame and Acestradiol as sugar substitutes. It looks like it still has some sugar in the formula though, aswell as 2 (not carcinogenic) sweeteners.

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