Egils Appelsín Carbonated Soft Drink

Brand Origin and History

Egils Appelsín is one of Iceland's most iconic and beloved carbonated soft drinks. Introduced in 1955 by the Icelandic beverage producer Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Appelsín quickly became an essential part of Icelandic food culture. It is famous both as a standalone sparkling orange soda and as a key component of Jólaöl (Christmas Ale), a classic holiday blend of malt and orange soda.

Manufacturing

The beverage is brewed and bottled domestically in Iceland by Ölgerðin at their modern production facility in Reykjavík, utilizing pure Icelandic spring water.

Ownership

Egils Appelsín is owned by Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson hf., the oldest and largest brewery and beverage producer in Iceland, founded in 1913. Ölgerðin is a publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq Iceland (trading under the ticker OLGERD), with ownership held predominantly by Icelandic pension funds and private investors.