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Does any FReeper live where he/she can buy SunCrest orange soda?
Self | 3/24/'11 | Zionist Conspirator

Posted on 03/24/2011 4:25:46 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator

Once upon a time, back in the days of my childhood, there was an orange soda (or as we called it, an "orange Co-Cola") called SunCrest. NB: this is SunCrest, not to be confused with Sunkist orange soda, which was only introduced in the late Seventies). I vividly remember drinking buying bottles of this out of the Coke machine at the local laundromat when my family was washing.

SunCrest was created and originally marketed (1938) by the NuGrape people. But in 1982 it was bought by the Monarch company of Atlanta, GA and it became very scarce, as Sunkist pretty much moved in and took its place. In 2007 the Dad's Root Beer company bought it from Monarch and, as I understand it, it is now sold only in Indiana (though a few nostalgia and specialty businesses still sell it in its vintage bottle).

A couple years ago I actually e-mailed the Dad's company and asked local businesses to begin stocking SunCrest again, but apparently the Dad's Root Beer people are simply not interested in marketing this classic vintage drink any more.

Does anyone else on FR remember SunCrest? Are there any FReepers fortunate enough to live where it can still be purchased today?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Miscellaneous; Society
KEYWORDS: americana; classicsodas; nostalgia
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To: Zionist Conspirator
Well pardon me for being old and wistful. ;)
21 posted on 03/24/2011 4:40:39 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Zionist Conspirator

Contact this website and see if they can get it:

http://www.hometownfavorites.com/searchprods.asp?searchstring=soda&pagenumber=2&val=0


22 posted on 03/24/2011 4:41:27 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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To: Zionist Conspirator


23 posted on 03/24/2011 4:41:29 PM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: GeronL
I remember Orange Crush though

Orange Crush (and the other Crush brands) are still going strong. They disappeared locally for about twenty years but two years ago were reintroduced here. I was glad to see them again, but unfortunately that is what drove NuGrape out of the area.

24 posted on 03/24/2011 4:41:38 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Velo' `amad 'echad lifneyhem! Velo' `amad 'echad bifneyhem!)
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To: chesty_puller

World Market sells Bubble Up,Nesbitt’s Orange and NuGrape soda. http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4109616


25 posted on 03/24/2011 4:41:52 PM PDT by tapatio (In memory of my Dad 5-27-26 2-4-2010)
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To: Zionist Conspirator

I found it online at the Old 52 General Store. The orange one you liked so much. Enjoy one for me!!


26 posted on 03/24/2011 4:42:25 PM PDT by momtothree
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To: Zionist Conspirator
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and Pig Iron Cola!!!

27 posted on 03/24/2011 4:43:04 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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To: The KG9 Kid
I hope that you find what you’re looking for at the links provided to you already by helpful people, but let me ask a question: Doesn’t all orange soda pretty much taste the same no matter who makes it?

Yes, but that's not the point! I want my childhood back, therefore I want SunCrest and nothing else will do!

28 posted on 03/24/2011 4:43:12 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Velo' `amad 'echad lifneyhem! Velo' `amad 'echad bifneyhem!)
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To: Zionist Conspirator
Now you've done it! Gonna have all us oldtimers remembering all those wonderful old soft drinks. Sundrop, Grapico, NuGrape, Fanta, Upper 10, YooHoo, Double Cola, Tab, Green Spot.. and on and on..

Wish I could help you on the SunCrest, but thanks for taking me down memory lane.

29 posted on 03/24/2011 4:43:25 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-Free zones are playgrounds for felons)
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To: The King of Elflands Daughter

I know. I e-mailed them at two or three times a couple years ago, and they simply are not interested in marketing SunCrest any more widely. I’m trying to find out where it is actually sold.


30 posted on 03/24/2011 4:44:43 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Velo' `amad 'echad lifneyhem! Velo' `amad 'echad bifneyhem!)
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To: Zionist Conspirator

Go to this site for a list where it is sold.

http://www.dadsrootbeer.com/distributors.php


31 posted on 03/24/2011 4:46:43 PM PDT by MamaB
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To: deoetdoctrinae

You remember Double Cola? That’s another once common soft drink that is no longer marketed very widely, though they’re still making and selling it.


32 posted on 03/24/2011 4:47:07 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Velo' `amad 'echad lifneyhem! Velo' `amad 'echad bifneyhem!)
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To: Zionist Conspirator
It has to be more humane than orange juice:

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33 posted on 03/24/2011 4:47:12 PM PDT by death2tyrants
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To: deoetdoctrinae
Now you've done it! Gonna have all us oldtimers remembering all those wonderful old soft drinks. Sundrop, Grapico, NuGrape, Fanta, Upper 10, YooHoo, Double Cola, Tab, Green Spot.. and on and on..

Here's one.Does anyone that lived in California during the 50's and 60's remember a soda called Mother's Pride? I remember it came in a big glass jug, and it was the best!

34 posted on 03/24/2011 4:47:30 PM PDT by tapatio (In memory of my Dad 5-27-26 2-4-2010)
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To: Zionist Conspirator

Here’s a 12-pk sittin’ over at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Retro-Crest-Orange-Made-Sugar/dp/B002D06M4S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1301009986&sr=8-2


35 posted on 03/24/2011 4:48:38 PM PDT by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: Zionist Conspirator
Grapette was one of my childhood favorites. Your post prompted me to look it up. It's still 'here.'
36 posted on 03/24/2011 4:49:07 PM PDT by blam
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To: GeronL
I remember Orange Crush though

I thought Orange Crush was the best orange drink, and the unique dark bottles with the orange cap. Looks like it's still around as part of the Dr. Pepper company:

http://www.drpeppersnapplegroup.com/brands/

37 posted on 03/24/2011 4:49:52 PM PDT by Will88
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To: Zionist Conspirator

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002D06M4S/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1301009954&sr=8-2&condition=new

(Retro) Sun Crest Orange Made with Real Cane Sugar 12 Pack
by Orca Beverage
$27.00


38 posted on 03/24/2011 4:49:59 PM PDT by COUNTrecount (Barry...above his poi grade.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather
Nope, they don't have it there.

But I don't think people are understanding my request. I'm not asking for obscure specialty businesses. I'm asking if there are any FReepers who can buy it regularly so I can determine where it is actually marketed currently.

39 posted on 03/24/2011 4:50:13 PM PDT by Zionist Conspirator (Velo' `amad 'echad lifneyhem! Velo' `amad 'echad bifneyhem!)
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To: Zionist Conspirator; momtothree

Link to buy Suncrest soda:

http://www.shopold52.com/store/product.asp?productID=233&submit=Go


40 posted on 03/24/2011 4:50:42 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather ("Kick The Communists Out Of Your Govt. And Don't Accept Their Goodies"-Yuri Bezmenov-KGB Defector)
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