It varies by region and dialect, also - very popular example is the soda pop "Cola". In Austria Cola is neuter "it", in Germany it is female, which for me as a

It varies by region and dialect, also - very popular example is the soda pop "Cola". In Austria Cola is neuter "it", in Germany it is female, which for me as a native speaker from Austria always "feels" like they are referring to the can (which is female in Germany and Austria).