Here's to Canada and Irn Bru!

[pdcorlis]

My wife and I just got back from a three day trip to Cranbrook BC and Fort Steele - its one of our favorite jaunts across the border since its very close and Ft. Steele is great fun. Ft. Steele is an old fort and mining boom town nesteled at the base of the Canadian Rockies. Itt was more or less abandoned when the railroad passed through Cranbrook, 20 miles to the south in 1898. Today it is a provincial heritage park - with buildings and furnishings restored to the 1890's, volunteers in costume demonstraiting skills of the time in some residences and storefronts, and actors performing street theatre throughout the day acting out the story of this community and its residents. Everyone there is "in character" 100% of the time so you feel as if you've been transported back in time. Great fun!

Later that day we were picking up a few things from a grocery store in Cranbrook - and there on the isle were loads of bottles of Irn Bru. Now I've heard about Irn Bru - but its tough as nails finding the stuff here in the U.S. I decided it was time for a personal taste test so I picked up a bottle, chilled it down, and really enjoyed its curiously refreshing flavor and its uniquely orange color. Irn Bru is a real hit with this kilt wearer.

Needless to say I came back across the border with a small stash of Irn Bru, some photos from Ft. Steele, and some great memories for my wife and I to share!

So here's to Canada and Irn Bru - thanks for the great time!

[Blu (Ontario)]

I haven't yet been able to find Irn Bru in Ontario. Still looking though.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Glad you had a good weekend Phil. What does Irn Bru taste like? Saw it advertised at one of the vendors in Gatlinburg, but had no clue what it was. I assume it is a soft drink?

[Southern Breeze]

I see there's another Irn Bru convert out there. I got some from the Caledonian Kitchen the last time I orderd Haggis. As for the flavor, all I can say is try it yourself, I find it have a rather unique taste.

http://www.caledoniankitchen.com/cat...aaa78e25c5fe97

[pdcorlis]

Yup Scotland's own soft drink - I love the flavor and dig the color - the most beautiful shade of golden orange you've ever seen. I found it at "the Real Canadian Superstore" in Cranbrook BC.

[smaughazard]

I don't usually care for citrus sodas, but Irn-Bru is not bad at all. And, any company smart enough to sponsor Albannach is OK in my book…

[MacHummel]

Hey Blu the Zehrs in Fergus carry both Tizer and Irn Bru.

[Arlen]

You know, I love irn-bru but I can't drink it anymore. (It has glucose syrup which has gluten in it.)

As for the flavour, my fiance tried it once and once only. This was her review.

'It tasted like a mix of orange juice and bubblegum that had gone bad and was so full of caffine that I couldn't sit still for the whole train journey from London to Aberdeen.'

I guess it really is an aquired taste.

[pdcorlis]

'It tasted like a mix of orange juice and bubblegum that had gone bad and was so full of caffine that I couldn't sit still for the whole train journey from London to Aberdeen."

Yeah - isn't it great stuff????

[LordKiltClad]

For us Dallas, TX people, Irn-Bru USA is available at:

FIESTA #40 DALLAS
5334 ROSS AVE
DALLAS, TX
75206
Phone: (214) 887-3000

KROGER - DAL MOCKINGBIRD #518
5665 E. MOCKINGBIRD
DALLAS, TX
75206
Phone: (214) 826-2901

KROGER - DAL CEDAR S. #528
4142 CEDAR SPRINGS
DALLAS, TX
75219
Phone: (214) 599-9859

KROGER - DAL EAST NW #511
10677 EAST NW HWY #300
DALLAS, TX
75238
Phone: (214) 553-0607

KROGER - DAL FRANKFORD #587
3939 FRANKFORD
DALLAS, TX
75287
Phone: (972) 662-1000