Is Irn-Bru alcoholic?

Irn Bru contains alcohol (well really tiny amounts of alcohol)
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Does Irn-Bru have alcohol in?

2. Irn-Bru contains trace amounts of alcohol. Makers Barr's confirmed in 2005 that Irn-Bru contains alcohol after rumours began to circulate in the Scottish Muslim community, meaning many might not be able to continue to enjoy the popular soft drink.
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Is Irn-Bru a beer?

Launched in 1901 in Scotland, IRN-BRU is a carbonated soft drink made to an original secret recipe, which contains 32 flavours. In 1901, steel workers working on the re-building of Glasgow Central Station were drinking too much beer to quench their thirst.
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How old do you have to be to drink Irn-Bru?

There are no age limits throughout the IRN-BRU Carnival however, if you are 12 or under you must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Is Irn-Bru a whiskey?

Irn Bru is a hugely popular Scottish soda that may even outsell Coca-Cola in Scotland.
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Is Irn-Bru an energy drink?

IRN-BRU is set to give fans across the country a boost with the launch of IRN-BRU Energy, a great-tasting new energy drink. The brand-new formula will combine the iconic flavour of IRN-BRU's top secret essence with the taurine, caffeine, B vitamins and taste of an energy drink.
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Is Irn-Bru good for a hangover?

As a carbonated drink packed with iron, Irn-Bru is a popular hangover cure in Scotland.
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Are kids allowed Irn-Bru?

The makers of two of Britain's best-selling soft drinks, Lucozade and Irn-Bru, have been forced to warn parents that the drinks may cause hyperactivity. A newly introduced EU law compels both drinks to display a warning that they contain artificial colours linked to behavioural problems in young children.
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Is Irn-Bru illegal in America?

United States

Irn-Bru and Diet Irn-Bru have been formulated since 2002 by A.G. Barr to meet the regulations for food colouring of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Ponceau 4R, used in the UK formulation, is prohibited by the FDA.
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What is Irn-Bru and vodka called?

Vodka and Irn-Bru." Adding in the Irn-Bru reduction. He continues: "We also do a Buckfast cocktail so I developed a secret off-menu drink called a Buckybomb. It's like a Jägerbomb but you put vodka and Irn-Bru in a glass and then drop in a shot glass of Buckfast.
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What is Irn-Bru taste of?

It's orange but not orange flavoured but it's exactly how you would imagine an orange drink that isn't orange flavoured would taste, all orangey (but not orange). Their main flavouring is banana extract.
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Is Irn-Bru unhealthy?

In 2012, Irn-Bru was forced to carry a warning that it may cause hyperactivity in children. 10. In 2014, the drink was banned from Canada because of the additives it contains.
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Who drinks Irn-Bru?

Irn-Bru is much loved in Russia

First introduced in the late 90s it's quickly become hugely popular in the country and is widely considered to be one of Russia's top soft drinks.
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Is there alcohol in Coke?

No. Coca‑Cola's ingredients and manufacturing processes are rigorously regulated by government and health authorities in more than 200 countries. All of them have consistently recognised Coca‑Cola as a non-alcoholic product.
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What is the most popular alcoholic drink in Scotland?

The Scottish refer to whisky as the “water of life” so it's no surprise it's the most popular drink in Scotland. A close second is Irn-Bru.
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Is Irn-Bru like Lucozade?

Lucozade Original's lurid yellow appearance comes from sunset yellow, or E110, while Irn-Bru's distinctive orange glow comes from sunset yellow and a red colouring, ponceau 4R (E124).
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What do you mix Irn-Bru with?

Who knows… all we know is that this tasty combination of raspberry and orange liqueurs, along with a dash of gin and topped up with Irn Bru (plus a little squeeze of lime), is surprisingly tasty. Shake the gin, Cointreau and Chambord with ice. Add to a glass, and top with Irn-Bru. Finish with a squeeze of lime.
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Why is Irn-Bru called that?

Originally meant to be called Iron Brew, Barr's hit an issue with branding laws. As the drink wasn't actually brewed, they were forced to change the name. The new Irn-Bru trademark was initially registered on Thursday 18 th July 1946 and in doing so Irn-Bru was born!
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Is Irn-Bru bubblegum flavour?

IRN-BRU is loved by millions world-wide, but the taste is often a hot topic of debate. Bubblegum, tutti-fruity, orange, or cream soda; no one has ever quite managed to describe the exact flavour.
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Is Irn-Bru Haram?

The Law Council, headed by Dr Zaki Badawi, issued a statement saying that such trace quantities did not make soft drinks out of bounds for Muslims. Lucozade has since taken out advertisements in Muslim magazines to publicise that the drink is halal.
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Does Irn-Bru have caffeine?

While the original soft drink version is relatively low in caffeine, the energy drinks contain quite a bit more. In a 330 mL can, both Irn Bru energy and its sugar-free version contains 120 milligrams of caffeine.
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How many calories are in Irn-Bru?

There are 214 calories in 1 bottle (500 ml) of Irn-Bru Irn-Bru (500 ml).
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What is Scotland's national drink?

It's no surprise that whisky is the national drink of Scotland.
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How much sugar did Irn Bru have?

The move is part of a sugar-reduction programme by AG Barr before the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect in 2018. Regular Irn Bru sugar content will reduce from 10.3g to 4.7g per 100 millilitres. This will reduce the calorie count per can from just under 140 to about 66.
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How do you cure a hangover fast?

The rundown on hangover remedies that follows is based on that review, an interview with Dr. Swift, and several other sources.
  1. Hair of the dog. ...
  2. Drink fluids. ...
  3. Get some carbohydrates into your system. ...
  4. Avoid darker-colored alcoholic beverages. ...
  5. Take a pain reliever, but not Tylenol. ...
  6. Drink coffee or tea. ...
  7. B vitamins and zinc.
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