Question 1

Where can I find your sodas?

Accepted Answer

We have a gift shop attached to our production facility at 35 Bridges St. in Waynesville, where you can buy all of our current sodas, our apparel, and a small assortment of regional items!
If our Waynesville location isn’t convenient, head to "Where to Buy" and check out our Bottle Finder!

Question 2

Do the sodas need to be refrigerated?

Accepted Answer

YES! Absolutely. Our sodas are produced with locally-sourced, natural ingredients and contain no preservatives.

Question 3

What is the shelf-life of your sodas?

Accepted Answer

When refrigerated, the sodas have a shelf-life of six months.

Question 4

Do you ship nationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do! Please visit our Soda Shop tab on the top right of our website for our online store. Here you’ll find pricing for our sodas, available gift shop items, as well as real-time shipping information.

Question 5

Can I buy your sodas for my wedding or event?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We may be biased, but we think your guests will be excited about the quality and unique flavors. Our non-alcoholic sodas delight straight from the bottle or when used as a mixer for specialty cocktails and mocktails. 
Learn more about our options (including bottle customization!) at our special events page.

Question 6

How and where are your sodas and cocktail mixers made?

Accepted Answer

From the local farmer's fresh produce delivery to the sodas and mixers on the shelf, we perform every step of the process. We buy fresh produce from local farmers, from which we create our own concentrated syrups.  We make our sodas by adding fresh, filtered water and carbonation to our handmade syrups, and they are mixed as they are bottled.

While we continue to perform some functions by hand, such as making our syrups, shrubs, and bitters, we have kettles, a brite tank, and bottling equipment, similar to what you would find at a microbrewery.  As we grow, we’ll add equipment and enhance processes to ensure our ability to meet demand and craft the freshest and highest quality craft sodas available.

Everything is made at our production facility and gift shop, located at 35 Bridges Street, Waynesville NC 28786. We have been making and selling our sodas at this location since 2018.

Question 7

What is in the sodas and mixers?

Accepted Answer

Our ingredient list is very simple. We use fresh, locally sourced produce, filtered water, and locally-sourced cane sugar. That’s it!

Question 8

How much sugar does a bottle of soda contain?

Accepted Answer

All our sodas contain 20-30 grams of pure cane sugar per bottle.

Question 9

What does locally-sourced mean, and what are the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Locally-sourced means we support our local community and purchase our ingredients from local farmers.  It means we use fresh ingredients to provide a more natural product.  Moreover, it means there’s more to Waynesville Soda Jerks than selling sodas.

The main benefit of locally grown food is that it's fresher! Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is more nutritious. In addition, locally grown food is picked at its peak ripeness, when it's most dense with nutrients. You’re no doubt familiar with farm-to-table restaurants; think of our products as farm-to-bottle.

Question 10

Are your sodas caffeinated?

Accepted Answer

No, all of our sodas are caffeine-free.

Question 11

Do you offer a sugar-free version of any of your sodas?

Accepted Answer

We do not currently make a sugar-free version of our soda.  It might be worth noting that some of our products contain only about half as much sugar as the top-selling sodas!

Question 12

Do you offer a root beer?

Accepted Answer

We do not. Because Sassafras trees don’t grow well in higher elevations, we have no option to source locally.  Perhaps in the future, we’ll identify a source not too far removed from our Western NC community.

Question 13

Do you sell your sodas in kegs?

Accepted Answer

We are excited to start offering kegs of our craft sodas! They’re a great option for weddings, parties, or restaurants looking for something unique. Contact Carrah at carrah@waynesvillesodajerks.com to discuss availability, flavors, and set-up requirements.

Question 14

What is the history of The Waynesville Soda Jerks?

Accepted Answer

Megan Brown and Chris Allen launched their family business in 2013 with the goal of using fresh, locally grown ingredients to offer alternative sodas to the Western NC market.  Since then, Megan and Chris have expanded their production and market reach while remaining true to their commitment to local farmers and producers. 
We proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary with new products and new labels in 2023!

Question 15

Can I bring in my empty soda bottles for y'all to reuse?

Accepted Answer

Our bottles are fully recyclable, but they are not approved for reuse or refilling. While glass bottles were once commonly rated for multiple uses, current bottles are not pressure-rated for reuse. For safety and quality reasons, we ask that customers recycle bottles after use rather than refilling them at home.

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