Flensburger Küsten-Cola

Küsten-Cola (often branded as Flensburger Küsten-Cola) is a specialty soft drink produced by the Flensburger Brauerei, a historic German brewery located in the northernmost part of the country. Unlike many global soft drinks, this product is part of a regional line of non-alcoholic beverages designed to complement the brewery's famous beer portfolio.

Originally launched as a regional alternative to international cola brands, Küsten-Cola is characterized by its use of the brewery's own water sources and its distinct packaging in the iconic 'plop' swing-top bottles. This design choice maintains a brand consistency with the brewery's beer products, emphasizing a sense of 'northern German' identity and tradition.

The brand remains under the independent ownership of the Emil Petersen family, who have maintained the brewery's independence for generations. While many regional brands have been acquired by global conglomerates, Flensburger and its Küsten-Cola brand continue to operate as a family-run enterprise, focusing on sustainable production and regional distribution within Germany and specialized craft markets.