What Flavour is Irn-Bru meant to be?
Andrew Rivera
Published Jan 20, 2026
IRN-BRU is loved by millions world-wide, but the taste is often a hot topic of debate. Bubblegum, tutti-fruity, orange, or cream soda; no one has ever quite managed to describe the exact flavour.
What is the actual flavour of Irn-Bru?
It's orange but not orange flavoured but it's exactly how you would imagine an orange drink that isn't orange flavoured would taste, all orangey (but not orange). Their main flavouring is banana extract.What is Irn-Bru flavour for?
Irn-Bru is known for its bright orange colour and unique flavour. As of 1999 it contained 0.002% of ammonium ferric citrate, sugar, 32 flavouring agents including caffeine and quinine (but not in Australia), and two controversial colourings (Sunset Yellow FCF E110 and Ponceau 4R E124).Does Irn-Bru taste like metal?
WackGet. Those familiar with the Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru may be familiar with the marketing slogan: "It's made of girders." This is due to the drink's taste which some describe as having a metallic edge.How many Flavours are in Irn-Bru?
Launched in 1901 in Scotland, IRN-BRU is a carbonated soft drink made to an original secret recipe, which contains 32 flavours.What Does Irn Bru Taste Like?
Is Irn-Bru illegal in America?
Along with Penguin biscuits and Marmite, Irn Bru was banned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for being “enriched with vitamins and minerals.” Banned in the USA.What is Irn-Bru flavour Reddit?
Apparently it tastes like bubblegum. BARR already do a bubblegum soda, it's blue and it's just called "BARR bubblegum." Irn bru tastes nothing like bubblegum soda.Can you get drunk on Irn-Bru?
Irn-Bru contains trace amounts of alcoholHowever the amount involved is so small as to be virtually negligible, meaning everyone, including the Muslim community, could continue to enjoy Irn-Bru.