Ironbeer

For the "national beverage" of Scotland, see Irn-Bru.

Ironbeer is a soft drink that originated in Cuba in 1917 and was created by Manuel Rabanal. It has been described as tasting like "a fruitier Dr Pepper"[1] or like Ironport soda.[2] After Fidel Castro became Cuba's leader and oversaw nationalization of private property in 1960, "Inversiones Rabanal" run by Jesus Larrazabal (husband of Teresa Rabanal – Manuel's daughter) along with the Ironbeer of Cuba families (Rabanal, Larrazabal, Rojas) were exiled and settled in Miami.

The U.S. version of Ironbeer Softdrink, without the 500 pounds (230 kg) bell on logo, is owned and operated by the Blanco Family.[3]

  1. ^ Shilcutt, Katharine (2010-06-15). "A Cooler Coke: Ironbeer". Houston Press. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  2. ^ "Ironbeer". Delicioussparklingtemperancedrinks.net. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
  3. ^ Powell, Robert Andrew (1997-03-13). "Beaten to a Pulp". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2020-08-25.