FAQs
Mr Pibb/Pibb Xtra is in the same category as Dr Pepper, IMHO and co*ke had originally named it Peppo to target the Dr Pepper market; incidentally Pepsi doesn't have anything in the "pepper-drink" category).
Is Pibb Xtra the same as Mr. Pibb? ›
Pibb Xtra, formerly called Mr. Pibb (sometimes styled as Mr. PiBB), is a soft drink created and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company.
Why can't I find Mr. Pibb anymore? ›
Pibb was actually discontinued in 2001. Originally, each can of Mr. Pibb was stamped with the description "Blended Flavored (Cherry and Other Flavorings) Carbonated Beverage." Now, the drink is marketed as "an intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola" (via Pibb Xtra).
Does Dr. Pibb have caffeine? ›
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND POTASSIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, CAFFEINE, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL.
Why is it called Pibb Xtra? ›
Pibb was created by Coca-Cola to compete with Dr Pepper in the early 1970′s. It was originally called Peppo but Dr Pepper sued them because the name was too similar. Pibb Xtra came as a reformulation in 2001 adding extra cinnamon flavor making the soda more “peppery.”
What is Mr. Pibb supposed to taste like? ›
What flavor is Mr. Pibb? Mr. Pibb had a slightly spicy cherry flavor, with hints of caramel.
What is the oldest soda in the US? ›
Vernor's boasts the oldest soda in America, but not the world. That belongs to Schweppe's, who created a carbonated mineral water in 1783. Other old sodas include Hires Root Beer (1876), Moxie 1876, Dr. Pepper (1885) Coca-Cola (1886) and Pepsi (1893.
What states sell Pibb Xtra? ›
The Coca-Cola Company introduced a new version of Mr. PiBB—"Pibb Xtra"—into several Texas test-markets, including Houston and Dallas. Several months later, Pibb Xtra made its way into other states, namely Kansas and Missouri. Currently, the new version exists in multiple prominent bottling territories.
Is Dr Pepper owned by co*ke? ›
Dr Pepper, however, is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper and maintains wary alliances with both competitors, meaning that wherever co*ke or Pepsi are sold, there's a good chance Dr Pepper has a backlit button as well.
Does McDonald's sell Mr. Pibb? ›
— McDonald's will replace Coca-Cola's Pibb Xtra with Dr Pepper at all of its U.S. restaurants, giving Dr Pepper Snapple Group a greater foothold at the fast-food chain.
At Walmart, Cott supplies beverages under multiple names, including Sam's Cola and Dr. Thunder for as little as 84 cents for a two-liter bottle, about 35% less than name brands. The company's name is nowhere to be found on the labels.
Which is older Dr Pepper or Mr. Pibb? ›
For starters, Dr Pepper is the older of the two beverages. It goes all the way back to the late 1800s when a pharmacist who worked at a drug store in Waco, Texas created the soda.
Is Pibb Xtra like Dr Pepper? ›
Pibb has some of the same flavors as Dr. Pepper. co*ke wanted to come up with a drink that was similar to Dr. Pepper so they did their best to come up with a recipe that matched Dr.
Is 35 mg of caffeine bad? ›
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is considered safe for most adults.
What drink has the most caffeine? ›
Espresso is the powerhouse of caffeine. Each 240ml of espresso coffee contains about 240–720 mg of caffeine – the highest caffeine content drink. This concentrated coffee is made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans, creating a rich flavour.
What is the RC version of Dr Pepper? ›
RC Cola (short for Royal Crown Cola) is a cola-flavored carbonated beverage owned in the United States by Keurig Dr Pepper and internationally by RC Global Beverages, Inc.
What is pibb similar to? ›
Mr Pibb is very similar to Dr Pepper. co*ke sells Mr Pibb. Dr Pepper is often distributed by Pepsi.
Is Dr Pepper just Cherry cola? ›
In 1885, pharmacist Charles Alderton created the unmistakable flavor of Dr Pepper. Because it is crafted with 23 flavors, Dr Pepper is a true one of a kind – not a cola, not a fruit flavored beverage – Dr Pepper has a difficult to define flavor completely its own.