Green River

Green River was created in 1919 by Schoenhofen Brewery in Chicago, IL. Schoenhofen had been around since the late 1800's but made Green River to continue sales during prohibition. Green River was a very popular soft drink during the prohibition years and is said to have trailed only Coca-Cola in market share at the soda fountains. But Green River began to fade after prohibition when Schoenhofen returned to making beer. The Schoenhofen Brewery closed in 1950, but Green River was still produced by other companies. Today Green River is produced by the Clover Club Bottling Co. back in its home city of Chicago.

My first taste of Green River was actually from an old fashioned soda fountain in Greenup, IL. It isn't exactly lime-flavored. It smells like lime Jello and has a unique flavor all it's own. I liken it to the very essence of the color green, or even pure leprechaun urine. I recommend trying some, if your lucky enough try to get it at a soda fountain for the old-time experience.