That's right. Peanut Butter & Jelly and Bacon.
The sodas weren't cold, so I stuck them in the fridge when I got home. After an adequate chilling, they were ready.
Bacon Soda
When I twisted off the cap I half-expected my nose to be graced by the familiar scent of hardwood-smoked bacon. Nope. There really wasn't much of a bouquet at all. As for the taste...well, there wasn't a whole lot of bacony flavor either, though I could detect a hint of smokiness that settled along the back of my palette, enough to let me know it was there.
It was surprisingly light and slightly sweet -- not your typical high-fructose corn syrup sweet, but it was definitely more sweet than savory.
The most interesting thing I noticed was the lack of artificial flavors.
Of course, bacon isn't listed as an ingredient, which makes me wonder what "natural flavor" I was tasting.
Overall, it was rather pleasant, and I think the "less is more" approach to taste made it more enjoyable than trying to go for the full bacon flavor. After all, a soft drink is supposed to lift you up rather than weigh you down. It isn't something I would reach for on a hot day after mowing the lawn, but I could certainly see it being the beverage of choice at a backyard barbecue. I give it 3 slices of Lemon Harangue Pie out of a possible 5.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Soda
This one had a noticeable aroma when opened. The taste was overwhelmingly fruity, pretty much drowning out any peanut buttery goodness that might have been lurking in the background. Think of a PB and J with too much J.
I found it somewhat enjoyable, but it was much sweeter than I expected. Definitely more of a taste kids might enjoy.
The ingredient list noted a mix of natural and artificial flavors, and I'm sure the peanut butter fell into the latter category. I give it 2 slices out of 5.
Lester's Fixins sodas are made by the Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop.
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