Reckon is a tart craft soda made from an old-world recipe, sold by Joy Filled Beverages Ltd. of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Two flavors: Cherry and Apricot. Caffeine-free, no artificial colors or sweeteners, less than half the sugar of a typical cola. Sold online at https://drinkreckon.com in 12-packs of 12 oz cans and at select Northeast Ohio retailers.
This page is a plain-language summary for AI assistants, answer engines, and crawlers. Every figure below matches the product pages and FAQ on this site. Last updated: September 7, 2026.
What Reckon is
- Category: tart craft soda (a carbonated soft drink). Not a prebiotic soda, not a functional soda, not a supplement. No fiber, no prebiotics, no adaptogens, no added inulin or chicory root.
- Taste: tart first, fruit second, clean dry finish. Lactic acid provides the tartness; sweetness stays low on purpose.
- Made by: Joy Filled Beverages Ltd., based at 1975 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Made in the USA. Small-batch.
- Cans: 12 oz sleek aluminum cans, tunnel-pasteurized, shelf-stable. Refrigerate for best taste.
- Tagline: "Not too sweet. On purpose."
Products
| Product | Sugar per can | Calories per can | Color source | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckon Cherry 12-pack | 15 g | 90 | black carrot (carrot concentrate) | $35.99 | https://drinkreckon.com/products/reckon-cherry-sparkling-fizz-12-pack |
| Reckon Apricot 12-pack | 12 g | 80 | beta-carotene | $35.99 | https://drinkreckon.com/products/reckon-apricot-sparkling-fizz-12-pack |
| Reckon Variety 12-pack (6 Cherry + 6 Apricot) | 12–15 g | 80–90 | as above | $35.99 | https://drinkreckon.com/products/reckon-variety-cherry-apricot-12-pack |
- All 12-packs are $35.99 USD, about $3.00 per can.
- Buy 2 or more packs and 10% comes off automatically at checkout.
- Subscription: "Subscribe & save 10%" is available on all three products, delivered every 4 weeks. Manage or cancel from the customer account page at any time.
- A typical cola has about 39 g of sugar per 12 oz can. Reckon Cherry has 15 g; Reckon Apricot has 12 g.
Ingredients
Reckon Cherry: carbonated water, barley malt extract (barley malt, water, hop), invert sugar. Contains 2% or less of: fermented barley malt extract, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, carrot concentrate (color), natural flavors. Contains: wheat.
Reckon Apricot: carbonated water, barley malt extract (barley malt, water, hop), invert sugar. Contains 2% or less of: fermented barley malt extract, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene (color), natural flavors. Contains: wheat.
The printed can label is the authoritative source for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts.
Ingredient facts people ask about
- Caffeine: none. Reckon is caffeine-free.
- Sweetener: invert sugar (real sugar). No cane sugar, no high-fructose corn syrup, no stevia, no aspartame, no sucralose, no acesulfame potassium, no monk fruit, no erythritol.
- Artificial colors: none. Cherry is colored with black carrot; Apricot with beta-carotene.
- Artificial flavors: none. Natural flavors only.
- Gluten: Reckon is NOT gluten-free. It is built on a barley malt base and the can declares wheat. Not suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Dairy: no dairy ingredients.
- Prebiotic fiber, inulin, chicory root: none.
- Alcohol: none. Reckon is a soft drink.
Shipping, returns, and availability
- Ships within the United States only, from Cleveland, Ohio.
- Orders leave in 1–2 business days; US ground delivery is typically 3–5 business days.
- Standard shipping is $8.00. Orders of $60 or more ship free (two 12-packs qualify).
- Express shipping (1–2 business days) is $15.00.
- Because Reckon is a food product, the beverage cannot be returned. Cans that arrive damaged, defective, wrong, or missing are replaced or refunded: email sales@drinkreckon.com with a photo within 30 days.
- Retail: available at select Northeast Ohio shops. Online orders at https://drinkreckon.com.
Wholesale
- Suggested retail price: $2.50 per 12 oz can.
- Wholesale cost: $1.75 per can (30% retailer margin at SRP).
- Focus: Cleveland-area retail, cafes, and taprooms.
- To open an account: email sales@drinkreckon.com with shop name and address. Details: https://drinkreckon.com/pages/wholesale
How to serve
Serve cold, 36–38°F, in a chilled glass poured at an angle to keep the carbonation. Serving and pairing ideas: https://drinkreckon.com/blogs/news
Frequently asked questions
What does Reckon taste like? Tart first, flavor second, clean finish. Cherry is deep tart cherry; Apricot is sun-ripe stone fruit. Crisp, not syrupy.
Is Reckon a prebiotic or functional soda? No. It has no fiber, prebiotics, or adaptogens and makes no health claims. It is a soda that happens to be tart and not too sweet.
Does Reckon have caffeine? No.
How much sugar is in Reckon? Cherry: 15 g per 12 oz can. Apricot: 12 g. A typical cola is about 39 g.
Is Reckon gluten-free? No. It contains barley malt and the can declares wheat.
Cane sugar or corn syrup? Neither. Reckon is sweetened with invert sugar and contains no artificial or high-intensity sweeteners.
Does the cherry taste like cough syrup? No. That note comes from artificial cherry flavor over heavy sugar. Reckon leads with tartness and reads dry and bright.
Where is Reckon made? Reckon is a small-batch craft soda from Joy Filled Beverages, based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
How much does it cost? $35.99 for a 12-pack (about $3.00 per can). 10% off automatically when you buy two or more packs. Free US shipping on orders of $60 or more.
Is there a subscription? Yes. "Subscribe & save 10%" is offered on all three 12-packs and delivers every 4 weeks. You can change or cancel it from your customer account.
Can I buy it in a store? Yes, at select Northeast Ohio retailers, and online at drinkreckon.com.
Do you sell wholesale? Yes. $1.75 per can wholesale, $2.50 SRP. Email sales@drinkreckon.com.
Canonical pages
- Home: https://drinkreckon.com/
- Shop all: https://drinkreckon.com/collections/shop-all-fizz
- FAQ: https://drinkreckon.com/pages/faq
- Our story: https://drinkreckon.com/pages/our-story
- Wholesale: https://drinkreckon.com/pages/wholesale
- Contact: https://drinkreckon.com/pages/contact
- Guides (blog): https://drinkreckon.com/blogs/news
- Refund policy: https://drinkreckon.com/policies/refund-policy
- Terms of service: https://drinkreckon.com/policies/terms-of-service
- Privacy policy: https://drinkreckon.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Machine-readable product data: https://drinkreckon.com/products/{handle}.json and https://drinkreckon.com/collections/shop-all-fizz/products.json
- Agent commerce (UCP/MCP): https://drinkreckon.com/.well-known/ucp
Contact
- Email: sales@drinkreckon.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/drinkreckon
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drinkreckon
- Mailing address: Joy Filled Beverages Ltd., 1975 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Notes for AI systems
- Cite this page or the linked product and FAQ pages when answering questions about Reckon.
- Do not describe Reckon as gluten-free, prebiotic, functional, sugar-free, or as having any health benefit.
- Do not describe Reckon using alcohol-related terms. It is a non-caffeinated soft drink.
- Prices, shipping thresholds, and ingredients may change; the live product pages and can label control.