I've long had a personal vendetta against cranberries, because I think they're a dumb bog fruit that keeps worming its way in uninvited into baked goods. But in the end, some tough choices had to be made. A repeating winter favorite, Blackberry Clementine made the 2019 lineup with a refreshing blend of two tart-yet-sweet fruits. The tropical-esque recipe MANGO CHERRY BLISS hit stride last summer with a “can-do” attitude…so we gave it, well, it’s own can this year! The Thrillist writers tried the 19 flavors that are listed on the menu bar of the Polar Seltzer website.They left out flavors from the Seltzer’ades, Frost and the “Dry” options, plus all seasonal options. It's not bad. Hell yeah, this is soft and sweet and has a nice mellow hue from the peach. Find out where to pick up a bottle from the new collection here. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. This one is similar to the last Clementine combo, but pulls it off a little bit better. Like trying to chase around hundreds of little sprites riding lights (or I guess they would've switched to LEDs in recent years), the flavor of Pixie Lights is hard to pin down. In a quest to sort through this carbonated conundrum, I've tracked down every flavor of Polar Seltzer that's been on the market in the past year and tried them all. Heck, it's almost sour. The problem is the aftertaste, which gets dragged down a bit by the honeydew. Tart and sweet aromas with cherry on top. It's mabe got a little tartness in there as an undertone, 16. The only difference is that this comes without the sickly sweet quality and has a drier aspect of the pomegranate cutting through it to create a much cleaner taste. Overall, it takes like a vague, bubbly tropical drink. For all I know it could be asparagus. It's a nice, clean rush of bubbliness that's actually a refreshing way to break up all the flavored seltzers I've been trying. I ended up liking it more than I thought I would. It gives you this really nice zing of lemon, just this really lush drag of citrus. It's like a shirley temple with zero sweetness.        Resources This is one of the rare seltzers you can smell after you pour, which is a fun introduction to a sweet, lively flavor. It just tastes like generic tropical flavors. It's got this really nice clean and fresh taste. It's kind of like sticking your head out the window on Christmas Day with ambient sweetness lingering in the cold air. Effervescent BLUEBERRY TANGERINE returns for a second season of summer fun. The 2019 Polar Seltzer Limited Edition collection gets completed with STRAWBERRY HONEYDEW. Election Night packages, Halloween treats, and a highly anticipated beer release, 'Restaurants cannot play traffic cop and serve guests at the same time indoors', 'I think we’re bringing some happiness up here to Coolidge Corner'. Honestly, there were only a few flavors I disliked, and those are the ones I ranked below normal seltzer. Instead, it's a vaguely citrus-y tilt into a direction of flavor. Worcester Massachusetts All rights reserved (About Us). 1-800-734-9800 But with the decision to go with seltzer comes another paralyzing dilemma facing you in the grocery store aisle: Which flavor do you get? It almost tastes hot -- spicy hot. Comfort food, an amaro club, and tableside cocktails to try this weekend, The city's first Taco Bell Cantina is now open, Tree House Brewing is opening a new waterfront taproom on the Cape, These local restaurants are offering Thanksgiving takeout meals, 'This is no doubt another blow to the restaurant world'. It's more confusing than tasty. I'd Rather Drink Alone (Valentine's Day Edition). RASPBERRY ROSÉ is back. Experts weigh in. My first impression was that I tasted a little grape. There's no reason this should have actually worked. New to the Polar Seltzer family is NECTARINE LEMON. The best way I can describe this is to say it kind of tastes like "red." It's like an airy whirlpool of bubblegum cotton candy flavors where the actual sweetness takes off at the last moment and prances away. I could be way off, though. Another new entry into Polar Seltzer’s repertoire, Ginger Peach brings together two polarizing flavors (let’s face it, you either love peach- and ginger-flavored drinks or you wish to banish them to the ends of the earth) in holy matrimony. For this recipe we imagined ourselves waking up at a yoga retreat in Sweden drinking this seltzer – minimal, clean and tranquil. The fizziness lightens it all up and makes something worth taking another sip on. It tastes a little blank at times. The nice flavor from the outset gets cut off by the cloudy melon flavor on the back end. But here I am. It’s a beautiful combination of summery berry and elegant melon will transport you to your most chill self. Polar Beverages This flavor used to be a winter seasonal, but will be joining the main lineup after winning Polar's March flavor bracket. Here are the results. That dark hue that tints the palate around the edges. But thanks to Polar Seltzer having more flavors that my feeble little mind can usually process on a given day, my eyes have been opened. Hibiscus Cloudberry (Winter Seasonal). It's got a nice splash of bright citrus from the lime that really buoys the deeper berry tones of the cranberry. Coronavirus It gives off a noticeable but subtle creamy flavor or coconut, mellow in flavor by brightened by the sparkliness of the seltzer. Here's how restaurant owners reacted. It’s a summery ode to New England. While there’s no pure “raspberry” flavor out on the market right now, this comes pretty close to hitting that one berry fruit note right on the nose. You know, the generic cherry-fruit flavor that's featured in red-colored candies? This flavor has so much going on. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Full disclosure: I've historically not been a fan of coconut things. How can one soul possible choose between the dozens of varieties that are available at a given time? news. Whatever magic they performed with the flavorings this time has done wonders for this flavor. 32. Here’s the full rundown on the 2019 Limited Edition seltzer darlings, and the inspiration behind each. You are welcome. Deaths It runs Thursday at noon-ish. If anything, this makes me wonder what straight up strawberry or watermelon seltzer would taste like. Please direct all complaints about where I ranked your favorite flavor to mhanson@masslive.com. Look for these pretty new slim can designs in stores very soon. But dang, if there was more stuff like this around, I'd probably be a coconut fan. Maybe a little bit of the cherry on the aftertaste. The closest description I could come to is that is sort of tastes like a foamy sea spray mixed with orange Starburst. You can taste some plumes of hibiscus in there. Happy Birthday. It's like the lemon-lime in Sprite broke up and the lime took all the sugar and calories with it. I'm getting some of the mango. It's OK. Other than that, none of the top 30 flavors are bad. Berry fans should stock up on Polar Seltzer’s third newcomer in the series, a medley between sweet, jammy berries and tart grapefruit. For us, it’s: Summer’s Here! Anyway, this has a nice, pineapple pop off the bat. This one has a surprising about of depth. Polar Seltzer | Refreshingly Natural | Family Made Since 1882 | Crafted with 3 ingredients - just water, bubbles and great taste - all of our seltzers are 100% natural | We offer over 18 different seltzer recipes year round and two limited edition collections for summer and winter It starts off with the nectarine, giving you a familiar orange-like tinge at first. It’s all there in Polar’s Pink Lady Apple & Lemon, a new flavor that says “I’m still thinking about fall but let’s give it some zing.”. I didn't know what to call this. The Worcester-based beverage company just announced its limited edition winter lineup, featuring five flavors that include both returning favorites and ultra-fresh newcomers. This one is sort of the flagship mythical flavor, since it's the one that started up all the buzz before the others joined the lineup. What's up with grapefruits anyway? I really thought I was going to like this one a lot more than I did. In a quest to sort through this carbonated conundrum, I've tracked down every flavor of Polar Seltzer that's been on the market in the past year and tried them all. Sometimes, you don't even need a beer or a soda. According to the label, the third berry is acai -- because I'm sure the people of New England were clamoring outside Polar HQ for acai to be including as a flavor. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Yeti Mischief definitely has some lemon-lime vibes, like a Sprite without the usual sweetness. I kept this one in my refrigerator as long as possible because I was afraid of its potential bubbly horrors. You don't got precise orange or vanilla. It really makes me want a straight-up strawberry flavor. It’s a playful combination of umbrella drink flavors without any of the heaviness. This one is similar to the normal vanilla, but doesn't feel as heavy with the odd aftertaste. Here’s the full rundown on the 2019  Limited Edition seltzer darlings, and the inspiration behind each. Help. It's bright and refreshing with an airy rush. This flavor is really cool because it tastes what ginger ale would taste like if you took all the sugary soda flavor and left just the ginger. Not quite repugnant, but not quite interesting. Pineapple's usually not one of my favorite flavors, but I'm super into this. You can send any praise/food suggestions to nomalley@masslive.com. Even with the new flavors mixing things up, Dragon Whispers is still my favorite of the Impossibly Good seltzers. You don't get the exact flavor of blueberry but you can still pick up the vibe. Like a good romantic-comedy, it begins sweet and charming but balances things out with a little edge of zest.        Daily #s       Town #s