Idris Ginger Beer

It seems like they must've changed the formula in recent years because growing up I remember Idris carrying a bit kick. In comparison it seems fairly mild now. The colour also seems to have changed as well. I noticed the label now also lists artificial sweeteners among the ingredients, an odd decision considering it isn't a diet drink. This change also seems to make it almost overwhelming sweet in combination with the sugar. Not sure I could suggest this new Idris to a friend.

I remembered Idris Ginger Beer from when I was a youngster. It seems to have all but disappeared now. I did however find a few cans in a corner shop and so bought all of them. The taste has chamged which could be the artificial sweetners. I did prefer it in its distnctive brown stumpy glass bottle. I love it with a touch of lime as a very refreshing long drink with loads of ice. iI am now looking for more and the supermarkets do not seem to stock it in the UK.

Idris Ginger Beer is not sugar-free but also has artificial sweeteners in it? Weak ginger flavor about as strong as Canada Dry. GOYA is at least twice(more like three times) as strong. I got sucked in by the "Try me if you dare" slogan. Edible but not something I would drink again even if free.

The most disappointing thing is you see the firetruck red can and the warning and you expect to have the hottest Ginger Beer you've ever had. This is about as strong as a mild Reed's brand but not as good.

I have to really go out of my way to find the product and i have tried asking the manager at Ophanides to order me cases but to no avail. Please Help me to get supplies. Thank You. I could not find the distributor or other information on the internet.

Just cant get enough ,its magic. Best from can instead of bottle, as bottle just does not taste same also can be hard to find when try to buy it.

Idris Ginger Beer has no real ginger taste. The only real good ginger beer is old Jamaica Ginger Beer.

Fantastic, fiery and fierce!

Idris Ginger Beer is far superior to any of the usual supermarket brands which have unfortunately replaced it. Perhaps Lord Lucan has a secret stash! It is the best tasting ginger beer ever. I remember drinking tons of the stuff as a kid. That fiery tingle hasn't been replicated by any of the widely available 'own brands' that I've tasted since.

I am a big ginger beer fan and was looking forward to trying Idris. It was very disappointing. I have never come across the use of artificial sweeteners in a non-diet soda like this before. The drink is sweetened with sugar, Asulfame K and Aspartame. This is not labeled as a diet beverage and I can only guess that it is being done to reduce costs. The aftertaste from the artificial sweeteners really ruins what would otherwise be a good (though not very spicy) ginger beer.

I love ginger beer since I grew up in New Zealand, but it is hard to find a good supply in USA. I found a can of Idris Ginger Beer and loved it. I will be looking for more.