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Type Soft Drink
Manufacturer A.G. Barr
Country of origin Scotland
Introduced 1875
Colour Caramel
Flavour Cola
Variants Cola, Red cola, Diet cola, Xrta cola, Cream soda, Bubblegum, Lemonade, Limeade, Raspberryade, Ginger beer, Shandyade, Orangeade and Pineapple.

Barr Cola is a popular cola drink. It is made by the A.G. Barr company, which also makes the famous Irn-Bru. This fizzy drink gets its special taste from kola nuts.

Barr Cola was first created a long time ago, in 1875. It used to be known as Strike Cola. Many people bought it from local fish and chip shops and small corner stores across Britain.

What is Barr Cola?

Barr Cola is a type of soft drink. It has a sweet, bubbly taste, just like other colas. It is known for its caramel color and classic cola flavor.

A Long History

The A.G. Barr company has been making drinks for many years. Barr Cola was one of their early creations. Even though it's an old drink, it's still enjoyed today. However, it is not as famous as Irn-Bru, which is another big drink from the same company.

Where is it Made?

Barr Cola is produced in several factories. These factories are located in Forfar, Milton Keynes, and Cumbernauld. All these places are in the United Kingdom.

These factories are very busy! Each one can make up to 120,000 cans every minute. This includes Barr Cola and other tasty Barr flavors.

Buying Barr Cola

You can find Barr Cola in many different sizes. It comes in small 250ml bottles and 330ml cans. You can also buy larger 500ml bottles, 750ml glass bottles, and big 2-liter plastic bottles.

Where to Find It

Barr Cola and its different flavors are sold in many big supermarkets. These include Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, and Iceland. You can also buy them in many smaller shops all over the UK.

Good for Everyone

Barr Cola is a drink that many people can enjoy. It is suitable for vegans. This means it does not contain any animal products.

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