Avery's Soda

The only relief on a hot summer day besides a glass of lemonade is a nice, bubbly glass of soda.  Originally a delicacy only the rich could afford, soda has now become mainstreamed and affordable for all.  Across New England there are numerous soda factories.  One not so well known in New England is known as Avery's Soda in New Britain, Connecticut.  It is known as one of the oldest soda bottling companies in New England as it's owner began making soda in the summer of 1904. 

Sherman F. Avery started the company in a red barn where soda is still being made today on Corbin Avenue.   Initially he delivered soda by a horse pulled wagon to homes and stores just around New Britain.  After purchasing his first delivery truck in 1914, distribution became more widespread across New England.  The Avery family continues to run Sherman's business and holds true to the old-fashioned service customers are used to with home deliveries. 

The sodas are still handcrafted like they were over a century ago, using the same techniques and recipes from the beginning generations.  They are made with real cane sugar, natural well water and quality ingredients.  All flavors are made in small batches and packed in old-fashioned glass bottles to preserve the flavors. They have created 35 original flavors including soda, seltzer and a new line of "Gross Soda."  The basic flavors include cola, cream, grape, lemon lime, black cherry, sasparilla and many more.  They also distribute bottles of seltzer water in old vintage seltzer siphons that can be dranken alone or accompanied with one of their many syrup flavors.  The seltzer water contains no sugar, no salt and no calories. 

Avery's employed a "make your own soda" program in which their new line of gross soda was concocted.   The names do not sound appetizing in the slightest but they provide delicious fruit flavors.  Some sodas in this line include Swamp Juice, Dog Drool Soda, Bug Barf Soda, Kitty Piddle Soda and more.



Custom Label Soda Bottles



Avery's beverages are customizable and unique.  Private labeling is available for stores, restaurants, or special events like weddings, fundraisers and corporate events.   All soda flavors are available for these individualized bottles but custom flavor formulation is available as well. 

Visit Avery's to purchase their delicious soda, collectible merchandise or take a tour and have the opportunity to make your own soda! You will leave with 3 bottles of soda, an official Avery's apron and a strong sense of nostalgia.

Resources:
http://www.averysoda.com/about.html