Gilbert Edward Primrose (27 February 1848 – 16 February 1935) was a Scottish amateur sportsman who made one appearance for the Scottish football XI against England in the representative match played in February 1871. He later settled in Helidon , near Brisbane in Queensland , Australia where he became a director of the Helidon Spa Water Company. In 1959, the company merged with Owen Gardener & Sons to become Kirks .
55-472: Kirks is a soft drink manufacturer founded in Queensland, Australia in 1865, producing a selection of soft drink flavours. The Helidon Spa Water Company was founded in 1881 as a partnership between chemist Reginald Larard, and Scottish entrepreneur Gilbert E. Primrose to bottle the spring water of Helidon , Queensland . In May 1897 competitor Alfred Lucas Gardner, trading as Owen Gardner and Sons since 1850
110-549: A bladder between the generator and the absorption tank to regulate the flow of carbon dioxide , was soon joined by a wide range of others. However, it was not until 1781 that companies specialized in producing artificial mineral water were established and began producing carbonated water on a large scale. The first factory was built by Thomas Henry of Manchester , England. Henry replaced the bladder in Priestley's system with large bellows. While Priestley's discovery ultimately led to
165-454: A claim that could not apply if there is added sugar or artificial flavorings, which often include citric acid and other fruit acids, predicted to have an impact on human teeth. Carbon dioxide gas dissolved in water creates a small amount of carbonic acid (H 2 CO 3 ): with the concentration of carbonic acid being about 0.17% that of CO 2 . The acid gives carbonated water a slightly tart flavor. Its pH level of between 5 and 6
220-478: A common sight in bars and in early- to mid-20th-century homes where it became a symbol of middle-class affluence. The gas pressure in a siphon drives soda water up through a tube inside the siphon when a valve lever at the top is depressed. Commercial soda siphons came pre-charged with water and gas and were returned to the retailer for exchange when empty. A deposit scheme ensured they were not otherwise thrown away. Home soda siphons can carbonate flatwater through
275-465: A container of carbonated water is opened), carbon dioxide effervesces , thereby escaping from the solution. The density of carbonated water is slightly greater than that of pure water. The volume of a quantity of carbonated water can be calculated by taking the volume of the water and adding 0.8 cubic centimetres for each gram of CO 2 . Many alcoholic drinks , such as beer , champagne , cider , and spritzer , were naturally carbonated through
330-423: A gas that can be dissolved in water is described by Henry's Law . The coefficient depends on the temperature. In the carbonization process, water is chilled, optimally to just above freezing, to maximize the amount of carbon dioxide that can be dissolved in it. Higher gas pressure and lower temperature cause more gas to dissolve in the liquid. When the temperature is raised or the pressure is reduced (as happens when
385-400: A light tempura-like texture, which gives the illusion of being lower calorie than regular frying batters. The lightness is caused by pockets of carbon dioxide gas being introduced into the batter (a process which natural rising using yeast also creates) and further expanding when cooked. Since the dissolved gas in carbonated water acts as a temporary surfactant , it has been recommended as
440-414: A natural flavor profile and offset the acidity of introducing carbon dioxide gas giving one a fizzy sensation. Various carbonated waters are sold in bottles and cans, with some also produced on demand by commercial carbonation systems in bars and restaurants, or made at home using a carbon dioxide cartridge. It is thought that the first person to aerate water with carbon dioxide was William Brownrigg in
495-675: A paper titled Impregnating Water with Fixed Air in which he describes dripping "oil of vitriol" ( sulfuric acid ) onto chalk to produce carbon dioxide gas, and encouraging the gas to dissolve into an agitated bowl of water. Priestley referred to his invention of this treated water as being his "happiest" discovery. "Within a decade, inventors in Britain and in Europe had taken Priestley's basic idea—get some "fixed air," mix it with water, shake—and created contraptions that could make carbonated water more quickly, in greater quantities. One of those inventors
550-426: A range of drinks with consistent packaging style and marketing material. Each brand was marketed to its own state of origin. In 2000, now under Coca-Cola Amatil, the brands Kirks, Shelleys and Gest , along with Halls (SA), and Marchants , were unified, all taking the name of the Queensland bottler nationwide. The relaunch campaign aimed to evoke nostalgia for the door to door soft drink delivery by local brands in
605-399: A series of experiments on fermentation and putrefaction. In 1766 Henry Cavendish devised an aerating apparatus that would inspire Joseph Priestley to carry out his own experiments with regard to carbonated waters. Cavendish was also aware of Brownrigg's observations at this time and published a paper on his own experiments on a nearby source of mineral water at the beginning of January in
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#1732851093789660-517: A small amount of sodium chloride , sodium citrate , sodium bicarbonate , potassium bicarbonate , potassium citrate , potassium sulfate , or disodium phosphate , depending on the product. These occur naturally in mineral waters but are added artificially to commercially produced waters to mimic a natural flavor profile and offset the acidity of introducing carbon dioxide gas (which creates low 5–6 pH carbonic acid solution when dissolved in water). Artesian wells in such places as Mihalkovo in
715-469: A sweetener, and a flavoring such as cola , ginger , or citrus . Plain carbonated water or sparkling mineral water is often consumed as an alternative to soft drinks. Club soda is carbonated water to which compounds such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium sulfate have been added. Many manufacturers produce unsweetened sparkling water products that are lightly flavored by the addition of aromatic ingredients such as essential oils . Carbonated water
770-422: A wide range of others, but it was not until 1781 that companies specialized in producing artificial mineral water were established and began producing carbonated water on a large scale. The first factory was built by Thomas Henry of Manchester , England. Henry replaced the bladder in Priestley's system with large bellows. J. J. Schweppe developed a process to manufacture bottled carbonated mineral water based on
825-547: Is SodaStream . Their products were popular during the 1970s and 1980s in the United Kingdom, and are associated with nostalgia for that period and have experienced a comeback in the 2000s. The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in water is called carbonation . Commercial soda water in siphons is made by chilling filtered plain water to 8 °C (46 °F) or below, optionally adding a sodium or potassium based alkaline compound such as sodium bicarbonate to neutralize
880-676: Is water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, either artificially injected under pressure, or occurring due to natural geological processes. Carbonation causes small bubbles to form, giving the water an effervescent quality. Common forms include sparkling natural mineral water , club soda , and commercially produced sparkling water. Club soda and sparkling mineral water and some other sparkling waters contain added or dissolved minerals such as potassium bicarbonate , sodium bicarbonate , sodium citrate , or potassium sulfate . These occur naturally in some mineral waters but are also commonly added artificially to manufactured waters to mimic
935-569: Is a necessary ingredient in many cocktails, such as whiskey and soda or Campari and soda . Carbonated water is increasingly popular in Western cooking as a substitute for plain water in deep-frying batters to provide a lighter texture to doughs similar to tempura . Kevin Ryan, a food scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign , says the effervescent bubbles when mixed with dough provide
990-486: Is approximately in between apple juice and orange juice in acidity, but much less acidic than the acid in the stomach. A normal, healthy human body maintains pH equilibrium via acid–base homeostasis and will not be materially adversely affected by consumption of plain carbonated water. Carbon dioxide in the blood is expelled through the lungs. Alkaline salts , such as sodium bicarbonate , potassium bicarbonate , or potassium citrate , will increase pH. The amount of
1045-587: Is generally dismissed as a folk etymology . The bottles were produced for many decades, but gradually declined in usage. Since children smashed the bottles to retrieve the marbles, vintage bottles are relatively rare and have become collector items , particularly in the UK. Due to the risk of explosion and injuries from fragmented glass pieces, use of this type of bottle is discouraged in most countries, since other methods of sealing pressurized bottles can more easily incorporate release of unsafe pressures. The Codd-neck design
1100-448: Is listed as having made a "pre-emptive selection" of 264 acres of agricultural land at Emu Creek, about 17 miles north of Crows Nest . The quality of the water at Helidon had long been known to the indigenous population who claimed that their strength came from the water. In 1879, chemist Reginald Larard was selling water from the spring as "Oogar Dang Water", and by 1881 had entered a partnership with Gilbert Primrose who, had purchased
1155-527: Is made by injecting pressurized carbon dioxide into water. The pressure increases the solubility and allows more carbon dioxide to dissolve than would be possible under standard atmospheric pressure . When the bottle is opened, the pressure is released, allowing gas to exit the solution, forming the characteristic bubbles. Modern sources of CO 2 are from industrial processes, such as burning of fossil fuels like coal and methane at power plants, or steam reforming of methane for hydrogen production . In
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#17328510937891210-482: Is manufactured on-site using devices known as carbonators. Carbonators use mechanical pumps to pump water into a pressurized chamber where it is combined with carbon dioxide from pressurized tanks at approximately 100 psi (690 kPa). The pressurized carbonated water then flows either directly to taps or mixing heads where flavoring is added before dispensing. Carbonated water is a key ingredient in soft drinks , beverages that typically consist of carbonated water,
1265-581: Is often mixed with fruit juice to make sparkling alcoholic and non-alcoholic punches . Carbonated water is a diluent mixed with alcoholic beverages where it is used to top-off the drink and provides a degree of 'fizz'. Adding soda water to "short" drinks such as spirits dilutes them and makes them "long" (not to be confused with long drinks such as those made with vermouth ). Carbonated water also works well in short drinks made with whiskey , brandy , and Campari . Soda water may be used to dilute drinks based on cordials such as orange squash . Soda water
1320-504: Is still used for the Japanese soft drink Ramune , and in the Indian drink called Banta . Soda makers or soda carbonators are appliances that carbonate water with multiple-use carbon dioxide canisters. A variety of systems are produced by manufacturers and hobbyists. The commercial units may be sold with concentrated syrup for making flavored soft drinks. One major producer of soda carbonators
1375-614: Is tentative evidence that carbonated water may help with constipation among people who have had a stroke . While carbonated water is somewhat acidic, this acidity can be partially neutralized by saliva . A study found that sparkling mineral water is slightly more erosive to teeth than non-carbonated water but is about 1% as corrosive as soft drinks are. A 2017 study by the American Dental Association showed that it would take over 100 years of daily sparkling water consumption to cause damage to human teeth —
1430-619: The Civil Service club) was selected as a late replacement for William Baillie-Hamilton for the international football match against England. (In some contemporary match reports, he is listed as "C.E. Primrose". ) The match ended in a 1–1 draw with goals from Charles Nepean and Robert Walker . In many present-day databases, Primrose is confused with his elder brother, Henry , who played for Scotland on 19 November 1870. Primrose later emigrated to Queensland , Australia where his brother Francis had already settled. In January 1871, Francis
1485-560: The 1740s. Joseph Priestley invented carbonated water, independently and by accident, in 1767 when he discovered a method of infusing water with carbon dioxide after having suspended a bowl of water above a beer vat at a brewery in Leeds , Yorkshire . He wrote of the "peculiar satisfaction" he found in drinking it, and in 1772 he published a paper entitled Impregnating Water with Fixed Air . Priestley's apparatus, almost identical to that used by Henry Cavendish five years earlier, which featured
1540-399: The 1960s to early 80's. Remnants of the original structure remain, as some flavours traditionally produced by local bottlers are only available in certain states. In 2006, Kirks' packaging and advertising materials were redesigned, and again in 2014 with a more modern look. Much of Kirks' range originates from flavours originally produced by smaller bottlers prior to acquisition by Kirks, or
1595-475: The 2000 merger under Coca-Cola Amatil. A number of products remain available only in the region of its original manufacturer. Some are still considered local icons. Kirks' ginger Ale was originally sold by Owen Gardner & Sons before the company was merged with the Helidon Spa Water Company to become "kirk's" in 1959. Before the 2000 merger under Coca-Cola Amatil, Kirks sold its creaming soda under
1650-645: The Board of the Inland Revenue , and George Anson Primrose (1849–1930), who became a vice-admiral . Primrose was baptised at St. John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh and educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond between 1858 and 1865, where he played in the school's cricket XI. On 13 May 1893, in Brisbane , Queensland, he married Jessie Catherine Costelloe, daughter of Lieutenant Costelloe of Lackeen Castle , Birr , Ireland. On 25 February 1871, Primrose (a member of
1705-838: The Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains , Medžitlija in North Macedonia , and most notably in Selters in the German Taunus mountains, produce naturally effervescent mineral waters. By itself, carbonated water appears to have little to no impact on health. Carbonated water, such as club soda or sparkling water, is defined in US law as a food of minimal nutritional value , even if minerals, vitamins , or artificial sweeteners have been added to it. Carbonated water does not appear to have an effect on gastroesophageal reflux disease . There
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1760-468: The Kirk's name. Winning the case, the popularity of kirk's (now lowercase) later led the company to use the name for their soft drink products as a whole. In 1959, to compete with competition from imported products such as Coca-Cola , the long time competitors, Helidon Spa Water Company, and Owen Gardner & Sons merged to form Helidon Gardner Pty Ltd, trading together under the popular name "kirk's". Tristram's
1815-532: The United States, plain carbonated water was generally known either as soda water , due to the sodium salts it contained, or seltzer water , deriving from the German town Selters renowned for its mineral springs . Sodium salts were added to plain water both as flavoring (to mimic famed mineral waters , such as naturally effervescent Selters , Vichy water and Saratoga water ) and acidity regulators (to offset
1870-483: The acid created when pressurizing the water with carbon dioxide (which creates high 8-10 pH carbonic acid -bicarbonate buffer solution when dissolved in water). The gas dissolves in the water, and a top-off fill of carbon dioxide is added to pressurize the siphon to approximately 120 pounds per square inch (830 kPa), some 30 to 40 psi (210–280 kPa) higher than is present in fermenting champagne bottles. In many modern restaurants and bars soda water
1925-399: The acidic 5-6 pH carbonic acid created when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water). In the 1950s the term club soda began to be popularized. Generally, seltzer water has no added sodium salts, while club soda still retains some sodium salts. The soda siphon, or seltzer bottle—a glass or metal pressure vessel with a release valve and spout for dispensing pressurized soda water—was
1980-401: The agricultural land around the springs, establishing the Helidon Spa Water Company. When Larard left, Primrose became managing director of the company. Describing that the former partnership "had expired by effluxion of time", this led Primrose to seek new investors in a proposed limited company. In October 1885, a special train was laid to transport potential investors from Brisbane to view
2035-578: The business was left to his sons Alfred and Ernest, and following the death of Arthur in 1917, management duties were maintained by a Mr T. Kirkpatrick. With chemist W Doolan, Kirkpatrick developed 'Kirk's Ginger Ale', which would go on to become the company's flagship product. During the 1930s, Kirkpatrick left Owen Gardener & Sons to work for main competitor, Brisbane bottler 'Tristram's', selling 'Kirk's Ginger Beer' under their brand. For this, Tristram's were taken to court by then Owen Gardner & Sons' owner Robert Sweeney, asserting their exclusive right to
2090-677: The creation of the soft drink industry—which began in 1783 when Johann Jacob Schweppe founded Schweppes to sell bottled soda water —he did not benefit financially from his invention. Priestley received scientific recognition when the Council of the Royal Society "were moved to reward its discoverer with the Copley Medal " at the anniversary meeting of the Royal Society on 30 November 1773. Natural and manufactured carbonated waters may contain
2145-569: The discovery of Priestley, founding the Schweppes Company in Geneva in 1783. Schweppes regarded Priestley as "the father of our industry". In 1792, Schweppe moved to London to develop the business there. In 1799 Augustine Thwaites founded Thwaites' Soda Water in Dublin. A London Globe article claims that this company was the first to patent and sell "Soda Water" under that name. The article says that in
2200-551: The fermentation process. In 1662 Christopher Merret created 'sparkling wine'. William Brownrigg was apparently the first to produce artificial carbonated water, in the early 1740s, by using carbon dioxide taken from mines. In 1750 the Frenchman Gabriel François Venel also produced artificial carbonated water, though he misunderstood the nature of the gas that caused the carbonation. In 1764, Irish chemist Dr. Macbride infused water with carbon dioxide as part of
2255-480: The hot summer of 1777 in London "aerated waters" (that is, carbonated) were selling well but there was as yet no mention of "soda water", though the first effervescent drinks were probably made using " soda powders " containing bicarbonate of soda and tartaric acid . The name soda water arose from the fact that soda ( sodium carbonate or bicarbonate ) was often added to adjust the taste and pH. Modern carbonated water
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2310-457: The liquid in the lower container up a tube and out of the device. The globes are surrounded by a wicker or wire protective mesh, as they have a tendency to explode. In 1872, soft drink maker Hiram Codd of Camberwell , London, designed and patented the Codd-neck bottle , designed specifically for carbonated drinks. The Codd-neck bottle encloses a marble and a rubber washer/gasket in
2365-566: The name Kirk's , named for Owen Garner & Sons flagship product "Kirk's Ginger Ale". Brisbane bottler, Tristrams was also invited to take part in the merger, but declined. Today, Kirks is owned by Coca-Cola Amatil , and continue to produce a variety of soft drinks available Australia wide. During his time in Queensland, Primrose became a captain in the Queensland Scottish Rifles and the Queensland Defence Force , and
2420-1108: The name "Kandy". Fruita and Sno Drop were originally products of Halls, whereas Kole Beer was produced by Gest. The brand's "Olde Stoney" ginger beer is the original Shelley's Old Style Stoney Beer which refers to the stone pottery bottles that non-alcoholic ginger beer was sold in during the 1800s. Pasito and Creaming Soda are also original Shelley's varieties. Kirks Originals: Creaming Soda , Lemonade , Big Sars , Old Stoney Ginger Beer , Lemon Squash , Pasito , Portello , Ginger Ale (QLD Only), Kolé Beer (WA Only), Sno Drop (SA Only), Fruita (VIC, SA & TAS Only) Kirks Surprises Limited Edition: Strawberries and Cream, Watermelonade (watermelon Chupa Chup), Lime Spider, Enchanted Fruits (raspberry, blackberry and strawberry Chupa Chup), Sticky Toffee Apple, Tropical Bluetopia (pineapple and berry), Summer Sorbet (mango and peach), Fizzy Flamingo (peach and raspberry), Sunny Stardust (pineapple and strawberry). Mixer Drinks: Soda Water , Tonic Water , Dry Ginger Ale Other: Brewed Ginger Beer Diet varieties of some flavours are also produced. Fruita
2475-416: The neck. The bottles were filled upside down, and pressure of the gas in the bottle forced the marble against the washer, sealing in the carbonation. The bottle was pinched into a special shape to provide a chamber into which the marble was pushed to open the bottle. This prevented the marble from blocking the neck as the drink was poured. Soon after its introduction, the bottle became extremely popular with
2530-427: The next year. In 1767 Priestley discovered a method of infusing water with carbon dioxide by pouring water back and forth above a beer vat at a local brewery in Leeds , England. The air blanketing the fermenting beer—called 'fixed air'—was known to kill mice suspended in it. Priestley found water thus treated had a pleasant taste, and he offered it to friends as a cool, refreshing drink. In 1772, Priestley published
2585-444: The sale of Helidon Spa water". This prevented Gardner and Sons from using the words 'Helidon' or 'Spa Water' on their bottles or advertisements, until a similar suit against Edward Campbell of the 'Brisbane Aerated Water Company' was appealed and the rules were relaxed. To compete with competition from imported products, Helidon Spa Water Company and Owen Gardner & Sons merged in 1959 to become Helidon Gardner Pty Ltd, trading under
2640-496: The soft drink and brewing industries mainly in the UK and the rest of Europe, Asia, and Australasia, though some alcohol drinkers disdained the use of the bottle. R. White's , the biggest soft drinks company in London and south-east England when the bottle was introduced, was among the companies that sold their drinks in Codd's glass bottles. One etymology of the term codswallop originates from beer sold in Codd bottles, though this
2695-708: The springs and taste its water, described as "full of sparkling effervescence and perfectly clear". Concerns over breakages led the company to start transporting the water from Helidon to a new bottling factory in Brisbane. In October 1895 Primrose sued a Jean de Raeve for an unpaid debt of £19 0s. 7d due to the company. The company's success was such that competitors were frequently taken to court for breach of copyright. In May 1897, Primrose successfully took action against Alfred Lucas Gardner, trading as "Owen Gardner and Sons" who had been selling soft drinks in Brisbane since 1850, for "infringement of his patent rights in connection with
2750-517: The use of a small disposable steel bulb containing carbon dioxide. The bulb is pressed into the valve assembly at the top of the siphon, the gas injected, then the bulb withdrawn. The gasogene (or gazogene, or seltzogene) is a late Victorian device for producing carbonated water. It consists of two linked glass globes: the lower contained water or other drink to be made sparkling, the upper a mixture of tartaric acid and sodium bicarbonate that reacts to produce carbon dioxide . The produced gas pushes
2805-631: Was also a JP . In May 1899, Primrose was appointed to represent Queensland at the " Greater Britain Exhibition " to be held at Earls Court , London. In October 1900, Primrose and his family published a notice in The "Sydney Morning Herald", thanking "their many kind friends and sympathisers for wreaths and letters of sympathy received during their recent sad bereavement". In 1909, Primrose returned to England where he died at Worthing , West Sussex on 16 February 1935. Soda Water Carbonated water
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#17328510937892860-461: Was also invited to take part in the merger, but declined. Though the claim "Since 1865" is present on Kirks' current packaging, what event this date refers to is unclear, as it does not coincide with either the founding date of Helidon Spa Water Company, Owen Gardner & Sons, or the establishment of the Kirks name itself. During the nineteen-eighties, the Kirks, Shelleys (NSW) and Gest (WA) brands shared
2915-593: Was discontinued in late 2019. Helidon Spa Water Company Primrose was born at Dalmeny , near Edinburgh , the third of the six sons of the Hon. Bouverie Francis Primrose (1813–1898) and his wife, Frederica Sophia Anson (1814–1867). His father was the son of Archibald Primrose, 4th Earl of Rosebery and Harriett Bouverie. His mother was the daughter of Thomas Anson, 1st Viscount Anson and Lady Anne Margaret Coke. His brothers included Francis Archibald, (born 1843), Henry William (1846–1923), who became chairman of
2970-406: Was named Johann Jacob Schweppe, who sold bottled soda water and whose business is still around today." —The Great Soda-Water Shake Up, The Atlantic , October 2014. Priestley's apparatus, which was very similar to that invented by Henry Cavendish five years earlier, featured a bladder between the generator and the absorption tank to regulate the flow of carbon dioxide, and was soon joined by
3025-404: Was sued by the Helidon Spa Water Company for "infringement of his patent rights in connection with the sale of Helidon Spa water". This prevented Gardner and Sons from using the words ‘Helidon’ or ‘Spa Water’ on their bottles or advertisements, until a similar suit against Edward Campbell of the 'Brisbane Aerated Water Company' was appealed and the rules were relaxed. After Gardner's death in 1888,
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