Ale 8 1
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Ale 8 1 (ginger ale) was first bottled in Kentucky, USA in 1926.
The ingredients of the drink are similar to that of Coca-cola (although Ale 8 1 has a slightly higher level of caffeine).
Here's what the company says about their peculiar name:
The product was launched July 13, 1926, and Wainscott sponsored one of America’s first “slogan” contests at the Clark County Fair. “A Late One,” the winning entry, was a pun adopted for its description as the latest thing in soft drinks.
There are a number of flavor variations, including:
- Cherry
- Zero Sugar
- Caffeine-free
- Zero Sugar Cherry
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Ingredients in Ale 8 1
Carbonated Water, Sugar And/or Corn Sweetener, Glycerine, Natural And Artificial Flavorings, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Caramel Coloring, Phosphoric Acid, CaffeineIncludes 30 grams of sugar (per 12 ounces) for a total of 120 calories.
Is Ale 8 1 high in caffeine?
Ale 8 1 contains 37 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz bottle.
This equates to 3.08 mg of caffeine for every fl oz and 10.43 mg for every 100 ml.


