Big Red is a soft drink. It was created in 1937 by Grover C. Thomsen and R.H. Roark in Waco, Texas [ 1 ] and originally known as Sun Tang Red Cream Soda . It is an American variety of cream soda and a special off-brand "blue cream soda".

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Dec 5, 2023 · When you glance at a bottle of Big Red soda, its eye-popping fire engine red liquid color may lead you to reasonably assume that the soda is cherry, strawberry, or even raspberry flavored. However, you would be wrong. That blazing …

Apr 8, 2025 · Founded in Waco, Texas, in 1937, Big Red soda is a Lone Star staple. Originally named Sun Tang Red Cream Soda, the beverage became known as Big Red in the 1960s. In the 1970s, the drink’s popularity spread across the South when it became available outside of Texas.

Sep 26, 2024 · When you see Big Red for the first time, the bright hue likely brings to mind flavors like cherry, strawberry, or raspberry, but Big Red is actually a cream soda.

Jan 16, 2025 · The short answer is: Yes, Big Red is still being made! In recent years, the availability of Big Red has evolved to adapt to consumer trends. While it remains a popular drink across the southern United States, it can also be found in select markets across the nation and on some online platforms.

Oct 19, 2017 · Anyone who’s lived in Texas for any amount of time has surely enjoyed an ice-cold Big Red soda. This cream-soda/strawberry/cotton candy-hybrid drink is as iconic as The Alamo itself and is famous for its local food pairings.

Oct 18, 2024 · When the soft drink was first introduced in 1937, it was known as Sun Tang Red Cream Soda — but Big Red tastes like no other cream soda on the market. The addition of lemon and orange oils to the traditional vanilla flavor of cream soda gives Big Red its unique profile.

Jun 6, 2023 · With its bright red color and unique flavor, Big Red has cultivated a loyal following since first being introduced in 1937. But what exactly is the mysterious vermilion liquid inside each can and bottle?

Dec 2, 2023 · Big Red was founded by Grover C. Thomsen and R.H. Roark in Waco, Texas in 1937. Originally called Sun Tang Big Red Cream Soda, it was shortened after hearing someone refer to it as 'Big Red.' Current flavors include the original Big Red, Big Red Zero Sugar, Big Blue, Big Peach, and Big Pineapple.