The history of R-Pep seems a little interesting. While I was unable to determine the definitive inventor of the drink, it appears it may have been a creation of Clem Bottling Works in Malvern, Arkansas. Clem Bottling Works began back in 1907, founded by J.M. Clem. The year the R-Pep formula came into existence is unknown at this time. This was a family run business until 1972 when it was sold to Dr Pepper. Harold Clem, J.M.'s grandson, then went to work for Dr Pepper. In 2011, Excel Bottling from Breese, Illinois obtained the trademark to R-Pep and resumed bottling it with the original formula. Regular visitors to this site may recall reading about Excel in this previous post.
A bottle with adequate carbonation, it doesn't have much of a scent. The soda itself is not an analog of Dr Pepper as some web hits mention. To me this tastes less of spices you feel in Dr Pepper. Instead what I taste is cherry with traces of chocolate. It's also has a soft sweetness from the cane sugar used. It's a good drink, but I'd like it to have more carbonation.
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