Thomas Kemper logo in gold text on a blue oval background with cream border

we're back!

The original Thomas Kemper - the iconic Northwest brand that helped spark the craft soda movement in the 1990s has returned with its original flavors and the blessing of its original owners. Crafted in small batches by master brewers with real honey and pure cane sugar, Thomas Kemper delivers the rich, fresh-brewed taste that made it a Northwest favorite.

Back To Our Roots!

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Thomas Kemper logo in gold text on a blue oval background with cream border

We're back in the Northwest where it all started

Glass bottled soda, original ingredients, craft brewed with real cane sugar and Pacific Northwest heritage.

Thomas Kemper is now at Town & Country
Markets in Western Washington.

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THE ORIGINAL LINEUP


The Flavors You Remember

Are Back

 Orange Cream - Root Beer - Cream Soda

Crafted in small batches by master brewers with real honey and pure cane sugar — the original Thomas Kemper flavors are back and ready for a new generation to discover.

Three soda packs and bottles: orange cream, root beer, and cream soda, on a white background

A Legendary Brand


A Fresh Opportunity


Thomas Kemper helped define craft soda in the Northwest. Now the original is back — with the flavors customers remember, retail-ready packaging, eye-catching displays and growing demand.


Add Thomas Kemper to your

Distribution lineup and be

part of the comeback.



DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRIES

ORANGE CREAM

Bright citrus meets velvety cream. A Northwest original in every sip.

ROOT BEER

Deep, rich, and unapologetically bold. The classic done right.

CREAM SODA

Classic cream soda with a rich, mellow finish.

CRAFT SODA / PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Vintage Soda. Fresh Energy.


Thomas Kemper brings together old-school craft soda character with bold, modern flavor. Made for longtime fans, first-time sippers, and anyone who thinks soda should be anything but ordinary.


Born in the Pacific Northwest. Built on real flavor.


Thomas Kemper vintage ad: smiling server holds a frothy root beer mug, with “Back with all the flavors you remember.”
Thomas Kemper vintage ad: smiling server holds a frothy root beer mug, with “Back with all the flavors you remember.”

FAQs

Got a question about Thomas Kemper, where to find it, or what makes these sodas different?

Here are a few quick answers.

Where can I buy Thomas Kemper soda?

Thomas Kemper is currently available at Town & Country Markets in Western Washington, with additional availability expanding over time.

What flavors are available?

The current lineup includes Root Beer, Cream Soda, and Orange Cream.

Is Thomas Kemper sold in glass bottles?

Yes. Thomas Kemper sodas are packaged in classic glass bottles for that old-school craft soda experience.

Is Thomas Kemper originally from the Pacific Northwest?

Yes. Thomas Kemper has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, and that heritage is still a big part of the brand today.

Can retailers or distributors carry Thomas Kemper?

Yes. Retailers and distributors interested in carrying Thomas Kemper can contact Orca Beverage for availability and distribution information.

OUR STORY

A Pacific Northwest Original

Thomas Kemper brings together old-school craft soda character with bold, modern flavor. Made for longtime fans, first-time sippers, and anyone who thinks soda should be

anything but ordinary.


Born in the Pacific Northwest, Thomas Kemper has deep roots and a reputation for distinctive craft sodas with real personality. That heritage still lives in every bottle.


Today, that same independent spirit is introducing a new generation to full-flavor soda — familiar enough to remember, bold enough to rediscover.

Root beer bottle on a wooden floor in front of a Thomas Kemper premium beverages crate.

CRAFT SODA. GLASS BOTTLED. NORTHWEST MADE.


Old-School Craft Soda. Ready for a New Generation.

Thomas Kemper is bottled and distributed by Orca Beverage.