Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles vs Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop
Buy the 12-pack of 16.9 oz bottles if you want a caffeine-free cherry cola in resealable bottles for lunches, the car or the fridge. Buy the Blackberry 20 oz bottles if you want a newer berry flavor in bigger single servings and don't mind caffeine. The listing data conflicts on the Blackberry pack, so confirm the count and size at checkout before comparing unit prices.
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Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles
4.8Choose the Dr Pepper Cherry 12-pack if you want caffeine-free cherry cola in 16.9 oz resealable bottles.
- Caffeine-free, so it suits evening drinking and kids
- Resealable 16.9 oz bottles travel well
- Cherry flavor is an established Dr Pepper variety
- 4.8 out of 5 from 6,905 ratings
- Smaller 16.9 oz bottles
- Needs refrigeration
- Only 91 days of shelf life
- Cherry is a narrower flavor than original Dr Pepper
What separates them
| Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles | Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Cherry cola | Blackberry |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine added |
| Bottle size | 16.9 fl oz | 20 fl oz |
| Pack count | 12 bottles | 24 per the specs, but the page text says 12 cans of 12 fl oz |
| Total volume | 202.8 fl oz | 480 fl oz per the specs, 144 fl oz per the page text |
| Container | Plastic bottle | Plastic bottle |
| Shelf life | 91 days | 110 days |
| Storage | Refrigerated | Shelf-stable |
Price history
- Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles: lowest $7.12 on Oct 31 at Walmart.
- Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop: lowest $5.98 on Oct 31.
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Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles
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Specs compared
| Spec | Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles | Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop |
|---|---|---|
| size | 16.9 fl oz | 20 FL OZ |
| Flavor | Cherry Cola | PEPPER BLACKBERRY |
| Caffeine designation | Caffeine-Free | Caffeine Added |
| Container type | Bottle | Bottle |
| Count | 12 | 24 |
| Product net content parent | 202.8 Fluid Ounces | 20 Fluid Ounces |
| Material | Plastic | PLASTIC |
| Shelf life | 91 Days | 110 Days |
| Texture | Liquid | BUBBLY |
| Product line | Dr Pepper | Dr Pepper |
What reviewers say
Dr Pepper Soda Pop, 16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles
With a 4.8 out of 5 average across nearly 7,000 ratings, buyers are overwhelmingly positive. Most praise the flavor and the convenience of the larger resealable bottle, and many buy it on repeat. Complaints tend to be about sweetness and about bottles arriving less fizzy than expected.
- The unique cherry-vanilla flavor
- Larger 16.9 oz size versus standard cans
- Resealable bottle stays fresh between pours
- Good value in a 12-pack
- Very sweet; high sugar per bottle
- Occasional flat or damaged bottles on arrival
- Plastic bottles go flat after opening
Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda Pop
Reception is split along a familiar line: Dr Pepper loyalists who enjoy the berry variants tend to like it, while purists say the blackberry masks the original. Most comments focus on the flavor rather than the packaging.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for kids or late-night drinking?
- The Cherry 12-pack. It is caffeine-free; the Blackberry has caffeine added.
- Which gives you more soda?
- The Blackberry specs list 24 bottles of 20 fl oz, about 480 fl oz, but the page text says 12 cans of 12 fl oz, about 144 fl oz. The Cherry pack is a firm 202.8 fl oz. Confirm the Blackberry count before buying.
- Which lasts longer in storage?
- The Blackberry, at 110 days versus 91 for the Cherry pack. It is also shelf-stable, while the Cherry pack is listed as refrigerated.
- Is the Blackberry worth trying over the Cherry?
- Only if you want a berry flavor and accept caffeine. Cherry is the safer pick for a familiar taste and no caffeine.
- Do both come in plastic bottles?
- Yes. Both list plastic bottles, and both are resealable.
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