Discover the fascinating story of Kentucky’s unique soft drink, “Ale 8 One,” in this episode of Stories of Appalachia.
Join Steve and Rod as they tell the history of this Appalachian soda, which has been a staple in Eastern Kentucky since 1926. From its origins in northern European ginger recipes to its modern-day variations like Cherry Ale-8 and Ale-8 Salsa, this episode uncovers the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Kentucky’s only native soft drink.
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I’m a native of its local area of Winchester, KY and most people don’t know that the soda is available in a returnable bottle that can be returned to the retailers for a refund of as much as 1.80 per bottle… It started at a refund for only 0.30