Cream soda 431786 222298960 2008-06-28T16:11:33Z Gail 7214503 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/122.107.203.155|122.107.203.155]] to last version by Mr. Wheely Guy (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{otheruses}} [[Image:Creamsoda 3ltr.jpg|right|thumb|200px|3 litre cream soda from Ireland]] '''Cream soda''' is a sweet [[carbonated]] [[soft drink]]. It varies from country to country, but its most usual property is its [[vanilla]] flavoring. Its name originated, at least in the [[United Kingdom]], from "ice cream soda" as it was traditionally served with a dollop of [[ice cream]] floating in it. ==International variations== ===North America=== [[Image:Jones Cream Soda.jpg|thumb|right|A can of [[Jones Soda|Jones]] cream soda]] The first patent for Cream Soda was granted in Canada to James William Black of [[Berwick, Nova Scotia]] on July 5, 1886. The recipe had whipped egg whites, sugar, lime juice, lemons, citric acid, flavouring, and bicarbonate of soda.<ref>Mario Theriault, Great Maritme Inventions 1833-1950, Goose Lane, 2001, p. 19</ref> Today, [[Canada|Canadian]] cream soda is often pink and has a unique taste somewhat reminiscent of [[grenadine]]. But clear versions of cream soda can also be found in Canada, particularly in the Province of [[Quebec]] where pink cream soda is very rare or non-existent. In the [[United States|U.S.]] market, cream soda is often clear or colored light brown and [[vanilla]]-flavored, but pink, red, and blue are also relatively common. In addition, in some places in the U.S. where the drink is made on location, especially in cafes, cream soda consists of soda water, vanilla syrup, and cream or [[half and half#Dairy_product|half and half]]. Many of the brands of cream soda marketed in the U. S. contain [[caffeine]]. Some people believe that bad or generic recipes of cream soda have a [[beer]] like smell or taste to it. Popular brands include: * [[A&W Root Beer|A&W]] Vanilla Cream Soda * [[Barq's]] Red Creme Soda * [[Mug Root Beer|Mug]] Cream Soda * [[Foxon Park]] (mainly in [[Connecticut]]) * [[Jones Soda]] * [[Stewart's Fountain Classics|Stewart's]] * [[Orange Crush|Crush]] (Canada only) * [[Dr. Brown's]] (mainly in the [[New York City]] area, but also kosher delicatessens across the country) * [[IBC Root Beer|IBC]] * [[Vess]] (Old St. Louis variety that is a deep pink) * [[Faygo]] (mainly in [[Michigan]] and surrounding states, but also urban eateries across the country RE: Ezells) * [[Big Red (drink)|Big Red]] * [[Shasta (soft drink)|Shasta]] Creme Soda * [[Henry Weinhard's]] Cream Soda * [http://fletcherstreetbrewing.com/ourproducts/flavorfulsodas.html Fletcher Street Brewing Company's] Cream Soda (mainly in [[Michigan]].) * [[Route 66 Sodas - Cream Soda]] (New Route 66 Flavor) * [[National Beverage|Big Shot]] Cream Soda ([[New Orleans]] Area) * [[The Pop Shoppe]] (Canada) * [[White Rock Beverages]] ===Australia=== In [[Australia]], cream soda is generally known as '''creaming soda''' (and sometimes '''creamy soda''') and is pink, red or brown. Less commonly, there is a bright yellow type of cream soda, an example of which is produced by [[Crows Nest Soft Drinks]]. The most common manufacturer of creaming soda in Australia is arguably [[Kirks]], a soft drink manufacturer with a variety of other products. As of 2005, Kirks creaming soda is made and distributed by [[Coca Cola]]. Up until the mid 1990s, Kirks also produced [[Snow Cap]], which was essentially the vanilla flavored brown version of the drink. The name "Snow Cap" was created to differentiate the pink and brown versions of the drink. Snow Cap is no longer produced. Cadbury Schweppes market Creaming Soda as part of their 'Schweppes Traditional' line of soft drinks. Until recently it was deep red in all states except [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] where it was brown, but now both varieties are offered. Some people believe that bad or generic recipes of cream soda have a beer like smell or taste to it. South Australian soft drink manufacturer [[Woodroofe]] produces "Snow-Top", a brown cream soda drink. ===United Kingdom=== In the UK, cream soda was traditionally served with a dessert-spoonful of vanilla ice cream floating on the top, but this has become a rarity. It is vanilla-flavored, slightly glutinous and has a uniquely thick, "soft" and long-lasting foam. Both [[A.G. Barr]] and Ben Shaws manufacture their own brands of cream soda, and most supermarkets sell it under their respective own brands. ===Europe=== Another variety is one referred to as [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] cream soda. This is usually a mixture of carbonated water and [[Half and half]] or [[Cream (food)|cream]] combined with vanilla syrup. Ratios vary widely, but the taste is usually that of sweetened, flavored milk. ===Asia=== In [[Japan]], "cream soda" is a term used for an ice cream float made with melon-flavored soda topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In [[Hong Kong]], the [[Swire Coca Cola Company]] markets a yellow [[Schweppes]] Cream Soda as well as a yellow Schweppes Grapefruit Soda. [[Singapore]] sells Cream Soda under the Schweppes name, and some people enjoy Cream Soda in a 1:1 ratio with fresh milk. In India, two brands of cream soda are Cottons and Bijoli. In [[Malaysia]] the F&N or Fraser and Neave brand makes a clear Ice Cream Soda. Elephant Brand Cream Soda is a very popular soft drink in [[Sri Lanka]]. ===Africa=== In [[South Africa]] and [[Zimbabwe]], Cream soda is sold under the name "Creme Soda", a notable brand being Coca-Cola's "Sparletta". It is green in color, however unlike other Cream Sodas, it does not have just a vanilla taste and is highly sweetened. ===Caribbean and Latin America=== Cream soda is usually served as a "red pop", particularly [[Fanta]]'s Red Cream Soda. ===New Zealand=== This is known as Creaming soda, Ice cream soda, or cream soda, though the flavor changes are negligible. It is usually clear or a white opaque. It is one of the many flavors sold by Foxton Fizz. ===Netherlands=== Has only one brand called Frizz and is caramel-colored. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.bevnet.com BevNET] *[http://www.popvssoda.com Pop vs. Soda] [[Category:Soft drinks]] [[Category:Canadian inventions]] [[id:Soda es krim]] [[ja:クリームソーダ]] [[sv:Cream Soda]]