description Pibb Xtra Overview
Pibb Xtra is a pepper-style carbonated soft drink manufactured and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally introduced in 1972 under the name Mr. Pibb, the beverage was formulated to compete directly with Keurig Dr Pepper. In 2001, the recipe was updated to include a more robust cherry and cinnamon flavor profile, prompting the name change to Pibb Xtra.
It is primarily distributed in the United States, often found in fast-food fountain machines alongside standard cola options.
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Was Pibb Xtra created to compete with Dr Pepper?
Yes. Coca-Cola introduced the pepper-style drink as Mr Pibb in 1972 as a direct competitor to Dr Pepper. The product is associated with a spicy cherry flavor rather than a standard cola profile. [Coca-Cola United](https://cocacolaunited.com/brands/pibb-xtra/)
Why did Mr Pibb become Pibb Xtra in 2001?
Coca-Cola changed the name and updated the recipe in 2001, emphasizing a bolder spicy cherry character. Pibb Xtra is therefore a later branding and formula phase of the Mr Pibb product, not an unrelated drink. [Mr. Pibb history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Pibb)
How much caffeine is in Pibb Xtra?
A listed 12-ounce can contains 40 milligrams of caffeine, 140 calories, and 38 grams of sugar. Packaging and formulas can vary by market, so the can or bottle label is the final reference for a specific purchase. [Product nutrition listing](https://directionsforme.org/product/83033)
Why do some people still call Pibb Xtra Mr Pibb?
The drink was launched as Mr Pibb in 1972 and adopted the Pibb Xtra name in 2001. Both names refer to Coca-Cola's pepper-style soda, although older cans and newer packaging belong to different branding periods. [Mr. Pibb history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Pibb)
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