Dr Pepper is one of those drinks you either grow up loving or you don't understand at all....and I fall into the "love it" category. The flavor is hard to explain but somehow works: sweet, a little spicy, slightly cherry, a little cola... basically its own thing. It doesn't taste like anything else, and that's kind of the point. Fun fact that always makes me laugh: back in the late 1800s, it was originally sold at a pharmacy and marketed as a "brain tonic" and digestive aid. There's even a long standing rumor that people drank it to help with digestion (aka... going to the bathroom). Whether that actually worked or not is questionable, but it definitely adds character to the brand's history. Today, it's obviously just a sodasweet, fizzy, and nostalgic. It's smooth going down, not overly sharp, and the carbonation isn't as harsh as some other colas. It pairs weirdly well with pizza, BBQ, burgers, or honestly just by itself over ice. However, It's still soda! Lots of sugar unless you go the Diet or Zero version, which honestly aren't bad and still keep most of that signature flavor. Importantly Dr Pepper is a classic and refuses to copy anyone else. Whether you believe the old digestion stories or not, it's stood the test of time and still hits when you want something different from the usual cola lineup. read more

Marianne W posted a review that caught my eye. When I saw it, I just had to Immediately write a review. She mentioned she had a short lived drinking experience in the 1970s with Dr. Pepper . Most taste preferences are formed in our childhood so that may account for Marianne's recoil. To be completely transparent,my father worked for Coca Cola in the early 1960s. Back then all of the soda pop in the USA was made with cane sugar. Now,here's my Dr Pepper Story and by the way,thanks for at least trying this beloved Texas beverage Marianne. In Texas all sodas are refered to as coke! ( Well, previous to the current explosive growth of newbies.) That's right, someone ask you what you want to drink and you respond,coke. They then ask you what kinda coke. You then give your preference. Could be anything from Pepsi to Grandad's Root Beer. Confused yet? Growing up in Texas,Dr Pepper was taken for granted as one of the top " cokes" available. However,I drank my share of all types " cokes" available including orange Fanta,RC Cola,Sprite,7 Up...etc. ad infinitum. In 1968, I accompanied my father on a business trip to New York City. We stayed at the Hilton and one of my strongest memories was at lunch there. I was very shy and I'm sure my mother ordered for me. I was shocked when the waiter did not know what Dr Pepper was and in fact they had none! Wow! As I grew older I realized,Dr Pepper had not made it out of Texas. Well,it's made it out of Texas and thank goodness. Even though I drink very little " coke" these days,it's nice to know I can grab a Dr Pepper and pizza for the beach in Kauai! Stay thirsty my friends! read more

Dr Pepper Beverages - I can only drink the small can these days - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Parsippany, New Jersey

Dr. Pepper deserves four stars for longevity and excellence in business motivation, innovation, and management. As far as my experience drinking Dr. Pepper it was very short lived in the 1970's. I don't go for the new flavored drinks. I prefer traditional Coke or Pepsi. There was something about the taste of Dr. Pepper that made me cringe. Frankly I can't believe Dr. Pepper beat out Pepsi as number two soft drink. Coke is and always will be my favorite and it's number one as always! If you want to read an excellent review, read my friend Micheal's review!! Thanks Michael. Happy Saturday! read more

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I saw this Dr Pepper beverages listing. Cool! I was late to the Dr Pepper bandwagon. My first sip of this beverage was in 2010 in its birth state of Texas. How fitting! It was May. I was in Dallas for a technical communication conference. I checked in to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, next to Reunion Tower. It was also where the conference was held. Yay, convenience! I had just checked in to my hotel room. Moments later, there was a knock on my door. A male staffer was carrying a welcome tray of goodies. It was so nice of him and the hotel. I got a basket of corn chips, hot out of the fryer. The basket was lined with the state flag of Texas. I got a jar of salsa. There was a ice box with two cold bottles of Dr Pepper. I got a keychain of Texas that was also a bottle opener. The last touch was a handwritten card that welcomed me to this hotel and Dallas. It was southern hospitality at its finest. To this day, this memory is incredibly vivid. I found the two bottles of Dr Pepper to be sweet. My tastebuds haven't changed when it comes to this beverage. These days, I do either the diet or zero version. The taste was different, but I liked it. It didn't taste like cola. It wasn't root beer. It was in its own category. This drink has twenty-three flavours in it: Cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto, almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, coriander juniper, birch, and prickly ash It makes sense why I can never describe what it tastes like. It's a complex beverage. As of late, Dr Pepper comes in more flavours to enjoy. The strawberries and cream is excellent. I also love the cream soda version. Apparently, there's a coconut flavour, but I have yet to spot it in Canada or when I'm stateside. I like Dr Pepper. I'm glad that it exists. It's enjoyable and delightful. (423) read more

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While not a personal favorite credit is certainly due Dr. Pepper as it takes over from Pepsi as the second largest carbonated beverage in America, although both brands remain miles behind Coke in sales and share. Born in a Waco Texas drug store circa 1885, the brand has had a very uneven history languishing near death after being sold countless times to different bottlers but has seen a resurgence under the auspices of The Snapple Group and some very contrarian Gen Alpha marketing. Now I know I'll have to down one this weekend if only to remind myself how astringent I find it... but I'm always game for a good comeback story. Congratulations Doc. Five easy stars. read more

I agree with Guy H., in that, also growing up in Alabama, one does not order a "Dr Pepper," or a "Mountain Dew," one orders a "Coke!" Then, you get to add details, such as "Diet Coke" or "Coke Zero." No one, and I mean not one solitary soul from the South would ever utter the word, "Pop," unless they are referring to their Daddy. I'm more of a Coke/Diet Coke gal, although they just don't appeal to me these days. I went through a phase where I downed numerous Cokes first (phase 1) and then diet Cokes (phase 2) - again, neither appeals to me anymore, and I couldn't tell you the last time I had a Coke. One of my sisters is a HUGE Dr Pepper fan and, if I'm not mistaken, still enjoys them pretty much constantly. I had no idea there are so many varieties of Dr. Pepper including Dr Pepper Zero, Creamy Coconut Soda, Dark Berry, and a Sparkling Dr Pepper slated to launch this winter. read more