Here's to Canada and Irn Bru!

**pdcorlis** · 10th July 06, 06:05 PM

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)** · 10th July 06, 06:57 PM

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

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 10th July 06, 07:02 PM

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** · 10th July 06, 07:20 PM

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** · 10th July 06, 07:54 PM

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** · 10th July 06, 07:56 PM

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** · 10th July 06, 08:14 PM

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

**MacWage** · 10th July 06, 09:10 PM

Irn Bru tastes SOMETHING like Sunkist. Not exactly, but kinda. Think about as similar as Coca-Cola and RC (IF you know what that is).

Is that a good characterization?