Irn Bru

Are you currently hung over?

Irn Bru is good — but make sure it's chilled. Otherwise it's too sweet for words.

Personally I still prefer Diet Coke over it, but I know some folks that swear by it.

I am actually amazed you didn't have Irn Bru while you were in Scotland. Not sure I'd personally pay $26 for a 12-pack of it (you can get it from any local store here), but it is nice. Be warned that it will rot your teeth far faster than any other drink known to mankind [smile]

Irn Bru is awesome. And it's a fearsome hangover cure if it's cold.

What size is the 12 pack? Are they 2 litre bottles, or 500ml or something? You should try it at least once. As for what it tastes of, it tastes of.... Erm, irn Bru [smile]

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Original post by ViLiO Be warned that it will rot your teeth far faster than any other drink known to mankind [smile]

On that note, be aware that if you spill it then you will have trashed whatever you spill it on — it's pretty much impossible to get completely out. It would make an excellent dye if you wanted bright orange something.

I'm confused.

First, I'm surprised that this thread title isn't a typo.

Second, after reading the Wikipedia page I can't figure out what the deal is with this drink. Is it some kind of energy drink (a la Monster or Bawls?). Or does it taste really good?

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Original post by fpsgamer Second, after reading the Wikipedia page I can't figure out what the deal is with this drink. Is it some kind of energy drink (a la Monster or Bawls?). Or does it taste really good?

It just tastes really good. Same concept as Coke-cola. And it's a "Scottish drink", sort of non-alcoholic buckfast :P

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Original post by Evil Steve It just tastes really good.

Seriously? :)


"One of the key ingredients is said to be barley while another rumour holds that seaweed is a major contributor to the taste."
-Wikipedia

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Original post by fpsgamer Quote: Original post by Evil Steve It just tastes really good. Seriously? :) "One of the key ingredients is said to be barley while another rumour holds that seaweed is a major contributor to the taste." -Wikipedia

Yes. I'm drinking it now [smile] I can see why someone would say there's barley in it, but not seaweed.

I think it tastes a bit like Tizer myself, but I haven't had any for many years (both Tizer and Irn Bru).

It's made from girders anyway, everyone knows that.

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Original post by ViLiO I am actually amazed you didn't have Irn Bru while you were in Scotland.

Well, it was rather a whirlwind tour of my own design. I got to see a lot of really great things in Scotland, but there is no accounting for everything a single country has to offer in a single week.

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Not sure I'd personally pay $26 for a 12-pack of it (you can get it from any local store here), but it is nice. Be warned that it will rot your teeth far faster than any other drink known to mankind [smile]

Eh, I went ahead and ordered it. If it turns out to be manky, I can foist it on a few friends. If I like it, I can order it by the case and save on shipping.

OMG! This stuff really is phenominal!

I wonder, what is the caffiene content in this stuff, because I am reaaaaly tweaking right now, and that is kind of rare these days.

I probably could've predicted this reaction.

Maybe I should order some up.

"Made In Scotland from girders"

Tastes like it too [wink]

Seriously though, it is an aquired taste. Like Marmite, your either hate it or love it. Or get used to it. [smile]

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Original post by Ravuya I probably could've predicted this reaction. Maybe I should order some up.

It will make my friend happy. She was worried I would "shout" at her if I didn't like it.

Well, you might still be shouting, but it will probably be from your 'tweaking'.

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Original post by Ravuya I probably could've predicted this reaction. Maybe I should order some up.

Don't order it yet - I have seen it in Superstore (in Edmonton, I think). Mind you, it's been a while since I have seen it, but I haven't exactly been looking for it. But yeah, check out the local grocery stores first.

Apparently, Irn-Bru is significantly different in Canada.

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The legal status of Irn-Bru in the United States is unclear. Several American companies import Irn-Bru, yet it is currently listed as a banned substance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.