Replicating the flavour of Iron Brew

[tinman]

Everyone knows that the recipe for Barr's "Irn Bru" drink is secret.

 

However, many different alternative brands of Iron Brew exist, and various Iron-Brew-flavoured products (e.g. sweets, ice cream, beer/cider/spirits, e-cigarette liquids) also exist, so there must be a fairly well-known way to replicate the taste, and various recipes which probably come very close to the original.

 

I'm keen to create my own flavouring from scratch but I can't find any information whatsoever on a possible recipe.

 

Various recipes for drinks such as Coca Cola are easily available but I can't find anything for Iron Brew.

 

Has anyone here tried to create their own Iron Brew flavour or know of anyone who has?

 

 

[Lisa Shock]

There are some trade secrets which have never managed to be revealed. IIRC, the Dr. Pepper and Moxie formulas are still secret.

 

I have never tasted Irn Bru, if I ever find some, I'll let you know what I think is in it. (I worked briefly for a US soft drink company developing flavors, and I am pretty good at replicating some newer drinks.)

[liuzhou]

You need girders.

 

 

Edited July 23, 2017 by liuzhou (log)