It has been a long time since we’ve reviewed an IZZE product. That’s a shame too as they make some really good soda. I probably stopped reviewing them because Hipster Soda Drinker Aaron thought they were too mainstream since he saw them everywhere. Hipster Soda Drinker Aaron was kind of an idiot. Today though he goes away. Today he becomes Soda Drinker Aaron once again when he opens this bottle of IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate.

Speaking of IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate, it has no refined sugars, no caffeine, no preservatives and is 70% pure fruit juice with a splash of sparkling water. Ingredient wise we have an absolute winner on our hands here. Taste has yet to be determined.

This smells more of grape juice than pomegranate, but since the ingredients include grape juice it’s somewhat understandable. There is a pomegranate scent, but it seems to be happy enough playing second fiddle in this case.

This is wine for children. I’m sure IZZE doesn’t want to sell it that way, but it’s the first thought that came to my mind. The real deal grape juice lends itself easily to the wine comparison, but we all know that wine is so much more than grape juice. The pomegranate adds the dryness you’d expect in a wine, but being soda it’s obviously sweeter. Since the only sugars used are the ones from the fruits themselves it’s a fantastic balance.

Now here is where I come clean and say I’m not a wine drinker. I’ve had maybe 10 glasses in my life, and 5 of those were red. IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate takes my tastebuds on a similar journey that the wine did. A burst of flavor on the front end (although I like the IZZE version better) and a somewhat dry finish. It makes me feel fancy, but not overly so, with each sip I take.

Overall I’m thrilled with IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate. The mouthfeel is nice with just enough fizz to remind you that you’re drinking a soda. There is an aftertaste, but it mirrors the present taste accurately. I really want some cheese and crackers now to enjoy with my bottle of IZZE.

Hipster Soda Drinker Aaron kept me from reviewing this earlier in life and I dislike him for it, although maybe I wasn’t ready yet. Perhaps Hipster Soda Drinker Aaron kept me from reviewing this with an unrefined tongue. This is my favorite of the IZZE flavors and I immediately want more of it. Pair that (WINE JOKE) with a stellar ingredient list and you’ve got a top soda.

This was purchased at a Kroger Grocery Store

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