Stewart's Beverages - Then
& Again!
Taste this great doesn't just come out of nowhere.
Grab your favorite flavor from the ice box and join us for a jaunt down memory lane...
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1924
Opening of the First Stewart's Root Beer Stand
In 1924, Frank Stewart set out to develop the world's best-tasting
root beer which he intended to sell in order to supplement his income as a schoolteacher.
With the secret recipes in hand, he soon opened his first Stewart's Drive-In where
he served ice-cold Stewart's Root Beer in tall, frosty mugs. The creamy taste of
Stewart's Root Beer was an instant success and has been enjoyed by consumers for
over 75 years!
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1990
Stewart's Produced in Bottles for the First Time
For the first 66 years, Stewart's Root Beer was only available at
Stewart's root beer stands and later, at Stewart's Drive-Ins. In 1990, Cable Car
Beverage Corporation acquired the bottling rights for Stewart's and began selling
Stewart's Root Beer in 12 oz. amber glass bottles.
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1992
Stewart's Line Extensions
In 1992, Stewart's Cream Soda and Ginger Beer were introduced. Stewart's
Cream Soda is an old-fashioned tasting cream soda that pours with a golden color
and a foamy head. Stewart's Ginger Beer is made for true ginger beer lovers. Stewart's
Ginger Beer contains no alcohol.
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1995
Orange N' Cream
In 1995, Stewart's Country Orange N' Cream was introduced. This "creamsicle"
in a bottle helped define Stewart's as the leader in flavor innovation for the super
premium, gourmet soda category.
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1997
Two "Summer Classics" Added
In 1997, Stewart's added two new summer classic flavors to go along
with Orange N'Cream. Key Lime and Cherries N'Cream were instant hits with Stewart's
fans and have become top sellers. Try either one over a scoop of vanilla ice cream
for a fantastic float! in November of 1997, Stewart's Beverages Inc. formerly known
as Cable Car Beverage Corporation was added to Triarc's family of beverages.
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1998
Introduction of Stewart's Grape
In the fall of 1998, Stewart's Classic Grape Soda entered the market.
Stewart's Grape is made with a secret ingredient that gives it a grape flavor unlike
any other soft drink. Drink one, close your eyes and go back to a simpler time.
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1999
Original Peach Soda
In 1999, Stewart's did it again. We introduced the first super-premium
gourmet peach soda. Before you drink one, make sure you take a deep breath and inhale
the luscious peach aroma. Then tip back an ice-cold bottle and enjoy. It tastes
so good, you can almost taste the peach fuzz.
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2000
Stewart's Family
The Stewart's Family of Delicious Soft Drinks.
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2000
Snapple Beverage Group
In November of 2000, Stewart's along with Mistic, Royal Crown and
Snapple Brands were sold to Cadbury Schweppes, PLC.
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2001
Introduction of Strawberries N' Cream (regional release)
In the Stewart's tradition, Strawberries N' Cream is made from an
old-time recipe using high-quality ingredients. Stewart's Strawberries N' Cream
is berry-licious with just a hint of vanilla flavor. It's a super-duper Strawberry
experience with great aroma and taste!
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2001
Introduction of Wishniak Black Cherry (regional release)
Black Cherry Wishniak is an old-fashioned soda with a genuine black
cherry flavor - rich, sweet, dark and delicious. Black Cherry Wishniak originated
in Europe and has become an American Tradition. Its popularity began in Philadelphia
in the late '40's and quickly spread to New York and Baltimore.
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2001
Introduction of Birch Beer (regional release)
In the Stewart's tradition, Birch Beer is made from an old-time recipe
using high-quality ingredients. This unique recipe gives our Birch Beer a delicious,
authentic taste with just a hint of wintergreen!
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