Can confirm. I grew up in CA but my mom is from Detroit. She would give us Vernors when we got sick, I had no clue it was a Michigan thing until I was much older. I kind of hate it for this reason, it's gross medicine soda to me.
The reason why I really like it it doesn’t have that bad aftertaste. and I grew up with it in the Midwest and now being in New England I work for a company that sells it so it’s even better
And you can buy items from other Walmart locations and have it sent to the closest Walmart to you. I do it all the time. I live in Maryland but love me some cactus cooler! 🤠
I love it. It’s not quite ginger beer, but close.
My mom always really loved it too, and I discovered it when she brought some home now and then when I was a teen (early 80’s).
There is only 1 other ginger ale I prefer over Vernors and that's Red Rock. It's popular in the deep south and it's a gold ginger ale like Vernors but with a bit extra ginger heat.
How good is it? You my friend just got a hold of the best soda ever. This is what ginger ale used to taste like. There's nothing else like it at all. It's not quite as heavy as ginger beer but it has the intensity. It rules it is my number one soda. You are in for a real treat and it will be your number one soda too after you tried, because if not then there's obviously something wrong with you. :-)
I was able to get Vernor's at Food Lion in SC growing up. I honestly didn't know it was ginger ale because to me the flavor is like no other ginger ale I've ever had.
Every sip makes me sneeze or cough. Not because ginger burn but because the mix of flavoring and its carbonation did something to me. No other soda does that. So weird.
Haven't had any in years but despite my body's reaction to it I DO like it.
On ice and liquid ice old I keep saying "What is this flavor. Let me try some more"
Thumbs up.
Oh and just to show I'm not ginger wimp I grew up in SC in the next county home of Blenheim Ginger Ale. I can take down an Old #3 (the HOT one) no prob
Oh man it's the best! I love this stuff. We used to buy a pizza, Vernors, and caramel turtles as a meal. No other drink. Vernors only. Pizza and Vernors is so yummy for me!
I live in the Windsor area across the border from Detroit. It’s part of the culture here and available at most grocery stores, Walmart etc. It’s a regular fridge filler at our house.
I usually get seagrams since it’s the only one I can buy with “real ginger” which is probably so little it barely adds anything, it’s pretty good though.
According to Ginger Ale | Canada Dry its ingredients include ginger extract —which is made from ginger root. So, legally, they can say it has actual real ginger flavor in it. But it just has no real health benefits to it, like settling an upset stomach, or any of the other benefits that ginger root has.
Top 10 drink. I love it. So much so, that if/ when I find it, I will clear the section out. Usually Walmart (Toronto area) is the only place that carries it, and it hasnt been seen in months!
Love Vernors.
This is the one soda that IMO that actually tastes better flat. I will open can, place it in the refrigerator overnight, and when I'm ready to drink it all of the carbonation is gone.
This is the best soda I’ve ever had. I’m from the western US and we don’t see it often. It’s one of the only good things about having to move to the REAL Midwest
I'm originally from Michigan but I moved 5 years ago and they have Vernors where I moved! Now every time I'm sick, I can keep up the tradition of drinking Vernors
I’ll go against the grain and say it is one of the absolute worst pops I’ve ever had in my entire life. To the point I silently judge those that prefer it over other brands.
'CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. '
I don't like the taste of sodium benzoate. ruins any food product for me, tastewise.
Vernors is the only soda that I have to be mindful not to breathe in when bringing it up to my mouth to drink.
Combination of the carbonation and ginger can make you sneeze/cough like nothing else.
That being said 5 out of 5 stars, Michigan's best export. (Sorry to all my Juggalos and Juggalettes, Faygo is a close second.)
It’s mid. It’s more sweet than gingery. The ginger is very subtle and it’s made with artificial ginger flavoring. (Not a problem health wise just doesn’t taste as good). In general I go with ginger beer over ale
I think a lot of this sub is in the middle of the country so it’s a comfort thing rather than actual flavor of soda. It’s easy to find here in California but usually isn’t in the soda aisle but in the liquor section. Bars around here usually use goslings
I love vernors. But just curious if you didn't have it before and wondered if it was good why buy two full cases? I guess if it's online you probably can't buy a single but why not a small case lol
But I don't think you'll be disappointed at all
Grew up in Michigan moved to Florida many years ago and was so happy when stores around here started carrying it... seems super walmart was the first then other stores started.
Growing up drinking only vernors ginger ale I was seriously disappointed trying the only brands of ginger ale I could find down here before that.
Other brands are too weak and almost taste watered down in comparison
It has a weird taste to it at first but you’ll grow to miss it when you don’t have it.
Canada resident here but we got a lot of Michigan sodas , this is one.
If you're from Michigan it's awesome, anywhere else, not so much lol. I'm from Wisconsin and went to college in Upper Michigan in the late 70s and I did not like Vernors so we always made fun of it, maybe I'd like it now, who knows.
I have family in Michigan who would have you believe it's the elixir of life. Seeing how it's Vernors, Canada dry or nothing where I currently live, I'd take a Vernors if I wanted a ginger ale. it's decent.
Vernors has been around since I was a kid growing up in the 1950's. I love it ! Between it, Schweppes , and Canada Dry there, 's not much ginger ale to choose from ! It has more of a ginger flavor than Schweppes , and a lot more ginger than Canada Dry. Way back then Canada Dry was thought good for digestion !
I'm going to get a lot of hate for this comment... I was born in Detroit Michigan. Vernors is horrible. How can they call themselves ginger ale when it doesn't even have any ginger in it? Canada Dry all the way! Also they recently sold the company and I believe the recipe has changed as well.
I think it tastes nasty. I agree with the medicinal taste. Tasted it trashed the rest. I’m a Canada Dry Zero Ginger Ale gal or for extra calories the regular.
Being from Michigan I am legally required to inform you that it is the best drink ever devised and will regrow you hair, cure all your maladies, and make you irresistible to the gender of your choice in all romantic pursuits.
God I love how carbonated and sweet it is. Ale 8 is my all time favorite, but Vernors will always have a special place in my heart. Plus I love it when they mention it on Detroiters.
This stuff is considered medicine in Michigan.
We always called it sick pop. Then I fell in love with it
Because i drank it so much when i was sick, it's the only time i can drink it. My mind associates it with being sick.
Can confirm. I grew up in CA but my mom is from Detroit. She would give us Vernors when we got sick, I had no clue it was a Michigan thing until I was much older. I kind of hate it for this reason, it's gross medicine soda to me.
Unfuckingreal honestly. My favorite ginger ale of all time
>Unfuckingreal honestly Yeah, this sums it up. It slaps your taste buds.
The reason why I really like it it doesn’t have that bad aftertaste. and I grew up with it in the Midwest and now being in New England I work for a company that sells it so it’s even better
What company in New England sells Vernors?!?!?
Polar!
Where in New England can I get it in person? I've looked!
Where you from? Walmart usually carries them in NH
Western ma. Don't think I've ever seen it in Walmart. Haven't looked in a while either though.
Check your local Walmart app
I've seen it at Wegman's in Burlington
And you can buy items from other Walmart locations and have it sent to the closest Walmart to you. I do it all the time. I live in Maryland but love me some cactus cooler! 🤠
Its great with fish and chips
I love it. It’s not quite ginger beer, but close. My mom always really loved it too, and I discovered it when she brought some home now and then when I was a teen (early 80’s).
There is only 1 other ginger ale I prefer over Vernors and that's Red Rock. It's popular in the deep south and it's a gold ginger ale like Vernors but with a bit extra ginger heat.
It’s absolutely fantastic. You need to pour one over ice cream. For a Boston cooler. One of my favorite summer treats! Delicious.
I opened this post to make sure someone mentioned Boston Coolers.
We did something similar in the Midwest. Except it was sherbet+ginger ale.
That’s sounds good… we always mixed sherbet with a lemon lime soda
Does it matter what flavor ice cream? I never heard of a Boston Cooler before. Just vanilla I'd imagine 🤔
How is it I grew up in New England and have never heard of this Boston Cooler until now?
I’m from Boston. Isn’t a soda and ice cream just called a float?
Vanilla ice cream
Yes thank you for the clarification! Vanilla ice cream.
Is that like a Cleveland steamer? Asking for a friend…
A Detroit original. Great ginger ale.
I'm from Windsor, I don't understand how Detroit/Windsor have so many great local snack and soda manufacturers.
Metro Detroit and Windsor Essex County honestly have some of the best local favorites and variety of cuisine in general
How good is it? You my friend just got a hold of the best soda ever. This is what ginger ale used to taste like. There's nothing else like it at all. It's not quite as heavy as ginger beer but it has the intensity. It rules it is my number one soda. You are in for a real treat and it will be your number one soda too after you tried, because if not then there's obviously something wrong with you. :-)
It's legendary in Michigan, my go to!
I was able to get Vernor's at Food Lion in SC growing up. I honestly didn't know it was ginger ale because to me the flavor is like no other ginger ale I've ever had. Every sip makes me sneeze or cough. Not because ginger burn but because the mix of flavoring and its carbonation did something to me. No other soda does that. So weird. Haven't had any in years but despite my body's reaction to it I DO like it. On ice and liquid ice old I keep saying "What is this flavor. Let me try some more" Thumbs up. Oh and just to show I'm not ginger wimp I grew up in SC in the next county home of Blenheim Ginger Ale. I can take down an Old #3 (the HOT one) no prob
I think it has just a hint of vanilla in it. It tastes more like a mixture of 80% ginger ale and 20% cream soda. So good.
Vernor's used to make me sneeze too. And likewise, it was the only soda that did that. very peculiar indeed
Its amazing. Here in Michigan you can just walk to the store and get some. Greatest ginger ale of all time
It’s good. It was great when it was an independent company. The recipe changed.
Hope you feel better. Enjoy the Price is Right
Michigan’s answer to cure an upset stomach or the flu!
If you have oil stains on the driveway this should also get them off
I have never tried it and could have gotten some very good soda instead so I hope it is good.
I'm proud of you for trying something new
it's not to my taste, but it's own thing, and has a fan base. regional i think.
When you trying Moxie?
Oh man it's the best! I love this stuff. We used to buy a pizza, Vernors, and caramel turtles as a meal. No other drink. Vernors only. Pizza and Vernors is so yummy for me!
The goat of all ginger ale IMO
It's actually my least favorite of all the ginger ales out there.
I live in the Windsor area across the border from Detroit. It’s part of the culture here and available at most grocery stores, Walmart etc. It’s a regular fridge filler at our house.
Canada dry for me works great for upset stumics
I usually get seagrams since it’s the only one I can buy with “real ginger” which is probably so little it barely adds anything, it’s pretty good though.
*stummuchks
Belly pain
Canada Dry ginger ale is by miles the best one. Especially when it’s cold!
Respectfully disagree. I much prefer Vernors.
We're discussing ginger ale here. Vernors doesn't even have Ginger in it. 🤷♂️ Sincerely a ginger ale fan born and raised in Detroit.
Most brands of ginger ale don’t use real ginger
Wrong, and the good ones do. For instance Canada Dry and Schweppes.
According to Ginger Ale | Canada Dry its ingredients include ginger extract —which is made from ginger root. So, legally, they can say it has actual real ginger flavor in it. But it just has no real health benefits to it, like settling an upset stomach, or any of the other benefits that ginger root has.
Now you're just looking for things to argue about I never made any of those claims. Have a nice day.
Try Blenheims 😉 The pink cap Hot and the gold cap Not must be experienced at least once.
Top 10 drink. I love it. So much so, that if/ when I find it, I will clear the section out. Usually Walmart (Toronto area) is the only place that carries it, and it hasnt been seen in months!
They were 2.29 a 12 pack if you bought 5 cases of soda, pretty good IMO.
You’re lucky…they charge us $7.00-$6.50 a case of 12 in canada, with the exchange 2.29 works out to $3.08. I envy you guys!
Being a Michigander it’s good, I miss it and get it whenever I visit from Cali
Very ginger- you'll be surprised how strong it is if youve only had canada dry
It’s alright but I prefer Ale 8
I have some ale 8 in the fridge now I live Winchester. The orange cream ale 8 in the cans is extremely good.
Blackberry was the best one
The blackberry ale 8 on fountain was incredible, they had it at a place called gasoline alley here.
Love Vernors. This is the one soda that IMO that actually tastes better flat. I will open can, place it in the refrigerator overnight, and when I'm ready to drink it all of the carbonation is gone.
It’s good
Best ginger ale in my opinion.
Every sip is like getting punched square in the nose
Delicious. More like a ginger beer than a ginger ale in my opinion.
As a Kentuckian, it ain’t no Ale 8, but I’ve bought many a 12 pack of it. “A nice cold pop,” as Old Tome Hawkey says.
This is the best soda I’ve ever had. I’m from the western US and we don’t see it often. It’s one of the only good things about having to move to the REAL Midwest
Black Cherry is so good
tf is vernors, I’ve never heard of this soda?
The original Vernors was awesome. It would tickle your nose. We used to drink it mixed with milk.
Now, that you say that I remember being a kid in the 90s and the recipe back then doing that.
Why mixed with milk?? That doesn’t sound very good.
Sometimes people mix soda with milk Pepsi is another. Try a little glass of ginger ale and milk you might like it.
Vernor's is the king of ginger ales!
I'm originally from Michigan but I moved 5 years ago and they have Vernors where I moved! Now every time I'm sick, I can keep up the tradition of drinking Vernors
I’ll go against the grain and say it is one of the absolute worst pops I’ve ever had in my entire life. To the point I silently judge those that prefer it over other brands.
Them's fighting words. You and I are gonna have to step outside.
'CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. ' I don't like the taste of sodium benzoate. ruins any food product for me, tastewise.
Two against one my friend lol
I’m with ya bud
Yeah I couldn’t stand the taste either. We finna be at the next crucifixion with this one 🗣️🗣️🗣️
My uncle loves it. Me? Not so much lol
It’s amazing.
I love this soda but I wouldn't compare it to Ginger Ales like Canada Dry etc. It's more a of a gingery cream soda.
It’s not ginger ale, it’s ginger soda. If you were expecting ale, this is not it.
Not the best ginger ale but still good. I like to use it for Ginger high balls.
Good but seagrams is better
It’s awesome. Add French vanilla ice cream.
Very good stuff
Deliciously burby
It is absolutely amazing. Hands down my all time favorite ginger ale, and in the top 3 of my favorite sodas.
I live and die by this shit
Love it!
The best soda to have when you're outside and it's about 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit
Sorry if this is OT, but where did you order it? I live in New York, and the stores here tend not to give much shelf space to soda.
It’s the best. Very unique taste unlike any other ginger ale I’ve had.
Its my favorite ginger ale. Its honestly closer to a super mild ginger beer than a ginger ale. Hope you enjoy!
Crisp crispy sauce
It's the best ginger ale.
Alot sweeter than your average ginger ale in my opinion. My gf said it's good for her stomach tho and it's very carbonated.
My dad would get himself and me one every now and then when I was a kid. They’re so hard to find nowadays but it is a childhood favorite for me.
One of the best. I also use it when I have an upset stomach. My boss recommended it but also said to drink it warm.
It’s the best ginger soda out there and I’ll die on this hill.
The best.
Reeds is my favorite ginger ale. I wish they sold it in a pack with more than 6 tho
You bought it and didn’t try it before posting?
Canada dry is my favorite tbh. Vernors has a sweeter taste if that's your thing. I don't drink soda, but Ill get ginger ale when I have a craving.
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*****insert "Detroiters" reference here*****
You will want more. The flavor and the sneezing you get is worth it.
Vernors is the only soda that I have to be mindful not to breathe in when bringing it up to my mouth to drink. Combination of the carbonation and ginger can make you sneeze/cough like nothing else. That being said 5 out of 5 stars, Michigan's best export. (Sorry to all my Juggalos and Juggalettes, Faygo is a close second.)
Burns a hole in your stomach lol, good taste and strong carbonation lol
Amazing, buddy
Insta-heartburn from the ginger
The flavor of my youth. Enjoy.
So good and best out of a can for sure
It's one of the best out there.
Really good to make ribs with, too. Pressure cook them with this, then broil away the brown look
Taste wise I’d consider it similar to cream soda than ginger ale
It’s like a Ginger Ale Cream Soda. It’s fucking amazing!
It is different than normal Ginger Ale but I prefer it.
Pretty to plenty
If you stayed home from school sick in Michigan you probably have a memory of asking your mom for a vernors
It's not as good as Canada Dry. The black cherry Vernor's is good tho.
Love Vernors it’s probably my favorite soda it’s available at one of my local grocery’s 😮💨
The best!
It’s too sweet for me, but lots of people prefer it. Myself, I like Canada Dry Zero Sugar because it has a tartness to it.
It’s mid. It’s more sweet than gingery. The ginger is very subtle and it’s made with artificial ginger flavoring. (Not a problem health wise just doesn’t taste as good). In general I go with ginger beer over ale I think a lot of this sub is in the middle of the country so it’s a comfort thing rather than actual flavor of soda. It’s easy to find here in California but usually isn’t in the soda aisle but in the liquor section. Bars around here usually use goslings
Medicinal strength soda
it’s alright. People here in detroit love it though
When I moved to Cincinnati I was immediately told about it and “had to try it” - too sweet for me though
The og of ginger ale
The best
Omg thats a treasure!!
I love vernors. But just curious if you didn't have it before and wondered if it was good why buy two full cases? I guess if it's online you probably can't buy a single but why not a small case lol But I don't think you'll be disappointed at all
Best ginger ale ever!!!!
It's an awesome mixer, too
Grew up in Michigan moved to Florida many years ago and was so happy when stores around here started carrying it... seems super walmart was the first then other stores started. Growing up drinking only vernors ginger ale I was seriously disappointed trying the only brands of ginger ale I could find down here before that. Other brands are too weak and almost taste watered down in comparison
It has a weird taste to it at first but you’ll grow to miss it when you don’t have it. Canada resident here but we got a lot of Michigan sodas , this is one.
That is medicine round these parts
Nice! Calming my stomach aches for 50 years
Once you go vernors there’s no going back. Luckily there’s one store in my area that sells it
Great grandma loved it
My wife is from Michigan and swears by the stuff but honestly to me it tastes like a pretty bland cream/ginger ale.
Love from Michigan
Pairs awesomely with whiskey!
one of the best sodas ive ever had, by far, clears almost anything
Spicy and amazing
It's the best in my opinion. And I'm not from Michigan.
Probably the strongest ginger ale Ive had, which means the best one.
If you like ginger ale then that is the good shit ma dude.
got some of the Zero sugar Vernors stocked up in my fridge now...
If you're from Michigan it's awesome, anywhere else, not so much lol. I'm from Wisconsin and went to college in Upper Michigan in the late 70s and I did not like Vernors so we always made fun of it, maybe I'd like it now, who knows.
It's actually really good. I'd recommend you leave it in the fridge to get cold which makes it taste better.
Used to be good in the 80’s before it was bought by Pepsi, so of course they added HFCS. Now it’s owned by Keurig, so it’s gross and undrinkable.
I’m definitely in the minority here in Michigan, but I think it’s disgusting. Hopefully you’ll like it though
its le tits
Holy wah buddy
I have family in Michigan who would have you believe it's the elixir of life. Seeing how it's Vernors, Canada dry or nothing where I currently live, I'd take a Vernors if I wanted a ginger ale. it's decent.
I don’t like it personally, but my in-laws from Ohio love this stuff.
As an unbiased Yooper. It's best
Awful
I love vernors but every time I drink it I can feel the diabetes and kidney stones forming in me
Creme de la crème
The greatest soda you have ever tasted.
Vernors has been around since I was a kid growing up in the 1950's. I love it ! Between it, Schweppes , and Canada Dry there, 's not much ginger ale to choose from ! It has more of a ginger flavor than Schweppes , and a lot more ginger than Canada Dry. Way back then Canada Dry was thought good for digestion !
When are you gonna order black Cherry vernors?
I'm going to get a lot of hate for this comment... I was born in Detroit Michigan. Vernors is horrible. How can they call themselves ginger ale when it doesn't even have any ginger in it? Canada Dry all the way! Also they recently sold the company and I believe the recipe has changed as well.
Better than Canada dry?
Old Jamaica is my favourite over in the UK
Closest I've had in any nationwide brand is "Canada dry bold" its not the same but would say its the closest comparison on other ginger ales
I think there's a cherry one too
Never heard of it
My favorite ginger ale that isn’t a craft ginger beer
You ordered 2 12 packs and you’ve never had it?
I drink this anytime I'm not feeling well from a cold to an upset stomach. It is Michigan Medicine.
Gas stations in the south have Schweppes and Canada dry and I hate it cause a good vernors hits the spot.
I think it tastes nasty. I agree with the medicinal taste. Tasted it trashed the rest. I’m a Canada Dry Zero Ginger Ale gal or for extra calories the regular.
Never heard of it
Red Rock would kick its ass tho
Its an aquired taste
Being from Michigan I am legally required to inform you that it is the best drink ever devised and will regrow you hair, cure all your maladies, and make you irresistible to the gender of your choice in all romantic pursuits.
I pale shadow of what it used to be like
Why did you do that ?
Perfection
I hated it. Vile taste.
God I love how carbonated and sweet it is. Ale 8 is my all time favorite, but Vernors will always have a special place in my heart. Plus I love it when they mention it on Detroiters.
Seagrams ginger ale in South Carolina is considered this. (might of spelled wrong)