Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Authentic Craft Sodas
Foxon Park Beverages has been crafting premium sodas since 1922, rooted in a family tradition of quality and innovation. Founded by Italian immigrant Matteo Naclerio in East Haven, Connecticut, our company has preserved its original recipes while adapting to modern tastes. We prioritize natural ingredients like real cane sugar, ensuring every sip reflects decades of expertise and dedication. Our unique flavors, including Iron Brew and Gassosa, have earned recognition as regional favorites and national curiosities. Featured in media outlets like Food Network and CT Magazine, we maintain a reputation for excellence through consistent quality control and customer-centric values. With over 90 years of operational history, our team combines generational knowledge with contemporary distribution strategies to serve both local communities and expanding markets.Our commitment to transparency is evident in our ingredient sourcing and production processes, which adhere to time-tested standards. As a family-owned business, we emphasize personal accountability and community engagement, reflected in our partnerships with regional restaurants and retailers. Our accolades, including 'Best of CT' for a decade, validate our position as a trusted leader in craft beverage manufacturing. Through continuous improvement and respect for tradition, Foxon Park Beverages remains dedicated to delivering exceptional products that honor our heritage while meeting modern expectations.
Services
Root Beer
Ginger Ale
Cream Soda
Iron Brew
Gassosa
Diet Kola
Orange Soda
White Birch
Cherry Soda
Lemon-Lime
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of family-owned beverage manufacturing expertise
- Our products use 100% natural cane sugar with no artificial ingredients
- We maintain 10+ unique international soda recipes unavailable elsewhere
- Featured in Food Network, CT Magazine, and Advocate Readers Polls
- We guarantee consistent quality through fourth-generation oversight
Services
Root Beer
Our Root Beer combines traditional brewing methods with premium ingredients for a smooth, aromatic flavor. Crafted using a proprietary blend of sassafras and spices, this carbonated beverage offers a balanced sweetness that appeals to both nostalgic and modern palates. Available in regular and diet formulations, it maintains 100% natural coloring while delivering authentic root beer character.
Gassosa
Gassosa represents our commitment to preserving international soda traditions through this Italian lemon-lime formulation. The crisp, effervescent beverage uses natural citrus extracts and real sugar to create a refreshing taste experience. Recognized as our signature flavor, it balances tartness and sweetness while maintaining a distinctive mineral water character that differentiates it from commercial alternatives.
Iron Brew
Iron Brew embodies our dedication to unique global recipes through this Scottish-inspired hybrid beverage. Combining elements of cola, root beer, and cream soda, it creates a complex flavor profile with caramel undertones and subtle spice notes. This historically significant formulation demonstrates our willingness to preserve unconventional recipes that challenge mainstream soda conventions.
Diet Kola
Our Diet Kola provides a zero-carbohydrate alternative without compromising natural flavor integrity. Sweetened with NutraSweet while maintaining 100% natural coloring, this formulation replicates the earthy undertones and smooth finish of traditional kola nut beverages. It satisfies health-conscious consumers while maintaining the quality standards expected from our brand.
White Birch
White Birch showcases our regional heritage through this Alaskan birch-inspired wintergreen formulation. The crisp, minty flavor profile with subtle woody notes appeals to New England traditions while maintaining broad market appeal. Carbonation levels are carefully calibrated to enhance the refreshing character without overpowering the delicate flavor balance.
Questions
What makes Foxon Park sodas different from mainstream brands?
Our sodas use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup and maintain traditional recipes dating back to 1922.
Are any Foxon Park products available in diet versions?
We offer diet versions of Kola, Gassosa, Orange, and White Birch sodas sweetened with NutraSweet.
How can I purchase Foxon Park beverages outside Connecticut?
Our products are available through online ordering with nationwide shipping and in select retailers across the US.
Does Foxon Park Beverages offer tours or tastings?
While we don't offer regular facility tours, you can visit our East Haven location to purchase products directly.
What awards has Foxon Park Beverages received?
We've been voted 'Best of CT' for 10 consecutive years and featured on Food Network's Food Finds.
How should I store Foxon Park sodas for optimal quality?
Store unopened bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain maximum freshness and flavor.
