Nitro Pepsi was a cola soft drink produced by PepsiCo. It was a nitrogen-infused version of Pepsi. The addition of nitrogen gas, instead of the usual carbon dioxide, creates a smooth texture. It was developed around 2019,[1] and had been marketed since March 2022.[2] The drink came in an aluminum can containing a widget that infused the drink with nitrogen when the can was opened, similar to a system developed in the late 1950s by Michael Edward Ash for nitrogenating canned draft beers such as Guinness.[3] The beverage was also available in a vanilla flavor.[4]
On October 18, 2024, PepsiCo announced that they would be discontinuing Nitro Pepsi in January 2025.[5]
Reception
Ross Yoder, writing for BuzzFeed, stated that "Nitro Pepsi essentially tastes like flat (but ice-cold!) Pepsi. More than that, I found it to be altogether too sweet."[6] Josh Jackson, writing for Paste magazine, also noted the sweetness and said it was "super creamy and buttery".[7]
See also
References
- ^ Reiter 2022.
- ^ Pomranz 2022.
- ^ Gates 2022.
- ^ "Nitro Pepsi Vanilla Draft Cola". PepsiCoBeverageFacts.com. April 26, 2022.
- ^ https://sporked.com/article/pepsico-discontinued-sodas-2025/
- ^ Yoder 2022.
- ^ Jackson 2019.
Sources
- Pomranz, Mike (February 23, 2022). "Pepsi releases new nitrogen-infused cola that's "softer than a soft drink"". Food & Wine.
- Gates, Kaitlin (March 4, 2022). "New Nitro Pepsi Has A Widget Inside Each Can That Makes Its Foam Creamy". San Diego, California: KGTV News (10News.com).
- Yoder, Ross (March 5, 2022). "Pepsi Is Releasing The First-Ever "Nitrogen-Infused" Cola (And After Trying It, I Have Several Thoughts)". BuzzFeed.
- Jackson, Josh (January 31, 2019), "Taste Test: Nitro Pepsi and Nitro Pepsi Vanilla", Paste
- Reiter, Amy (February 25, 2022). "Pepsi Releases 'Softer Than a Soft Drink' Cola For People Who Don't Like Heavy Carbonation". Food Network.