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I've never had New Coke, but heard it was good. Can anyone speak to the flavor?

by 7thaccount 7y ago

denimnerd42 7y ago
you've at least heard it being more like Pepsi right?
- 7thaccount 7y ago
  Yes, I remember reading it was meant to be closer to Pepsi, but have never heard it verified.
stronglikedan 7y ago
I remember it not being bad, and being preferred by my dad, who was a Pepsi drinker. However, I've always been a Coke person, and it didn't live up to Classic. That said, it probably could have been successful under a different brand name.
acwan93 7y ago
When I visited Coke’s HQ in Atlanta and did the public tour, there was a section where you can sample all the different Coke flavors from all around the world. I asked about New Coke and the guide gave me a sour look. I guess the question gets asked really frequently.
pravda 7y ago
New Coke was much better then old coke! I find Coca Cola "Classic" undrinkable. Too tart, for my taste.
timcederman 7y ago
I bought some as part of the Stranger Things promotion, so assuming it actually does match the original recipe, it was pretty good. I did blind taste tests with the rest of the family and everyone picked New Coke as their preferred flavour. I guess the best way to describe it is it seemed a bit sweeter (but not more sugary), in the same way Tab had a sweeter flavor profile compared to Diet Coke.
- JoeAltmaier 7y ago
  Strangely, in blind taste tests, a majority of folks chose Diet Pepsi over all the others (all other Pepsi; all other Coke). Which shows, soft drink preferences are largely cultural?
  - fl0wenol 7y ago
    Very interesting, while I do not like the flavor of Pepsi, I do crave Diet Pepsi every once in awhile, even though I normally prefer Coke products. I thought maybe I was the only one. As far as colas go, Diet Pepsi has a decent flavor profile; it's sweet but not cloying or syrupy. And it has enough of whatever acids or other flavorings to mask / distract from the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners. That's the one thing that hurts Diet Coke, I think, particularly if it isn't cold.
  - asveikau 7y ago
    Strange thing that your comment reminded me of. I can't see the phrase Diet Pepsi without picturing Ray Charles. From the commercials from the late 80s and early 90s.
- MivLives 7y ago
  Also grabbed it as I was pretty sure it's the only chance I'd ever get to try it. Reminded me of Pepsi a lot, like a Pepsi made by Coke. Much lighter and sweeter tasting. Honestly probably would have done well if they hadn't used Coke branding on it. Personally I like cane sugar Coke, or stevia Coke over it. Fun fact Coke is the one beverage I know of that you can buy with five different sweeteners: - Cane sugar - High Fructose Corn Syrup - aspartame - aspartame and acesulfame potassium (Coke Zero) - stevia
  - 7thaccount 7y ago
    Mexican Coke has cane sugar and it definitely seems more pleasant and less syrupy
flyers25 7y ago
It tastes a bit like Diet Coke but with normai sweetener instead of artificial sweetener.

I've never had New Coke, but heard it was good. Can anyone speak to the flavor?

denimnerd42 7y ago

you've at least heard it being more like Pepsi right?

7thaccount 7y ago
Yes, I remember reading it was meant to be closer to Pepsi, but have never heard it verified.

stronglikedan 7y ago

I remember it not being bad, and being preferred by my dad, who was a Pepsi drinker. However, I've always been a Coke person, and it didn't live up to Classic. That said, it probably could have been successful under a different brand name.

acwan93 7y ago

When I visited Coke’s HQ in Atlanta and did the public tour, there was a section where you can sample all the different Coke flavors from all around the world. I asked about New Coke and the guide gave me a sour look. I guess the question gets asked really frequently.

pravda 7y ago

New Coke was much better then old coke! I find Coca Cola "Classic" undrinkable. Too tart, for my taste.

timcederman 7y ago

I bought some as part of the Stranger Things promotion, so assuming it actually does match the original recipe, it was pretty good. I did blind taste tests with the rest of the family and everyone picked New Coke as their preferred flavour. I guess the best way to describe it is it seemed a bit sweeter (but not more sugary), in the same way Tab had a sweeter flavor profile compared to Diet Coke.

JoeAltmaier 7y ago
Strangely, in blind taste tests, a majority of folks chose Diet Pepsi over all the others (all other Pepsi; all other Coke). Which shows, soft drink preferences are largely cultural?
- fl0wenol 7y ago
  Very interesting, while I do not like the flavor of Pepsi, I do crave Diet Pepsi every once in awhile, even though I normally prefer Coke products. I thought maybe I was the only one. As far as colas go, Diet Pepsi has a decent flavor profile; it's sweet but not cloying or syrupy. And it has enough of whatever acids or other flavorings to mask / distract from the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners. That's the one thing that hurts Diet Coke, I think, particularly if it isn't cold.
- asveikau 7y ago
  Strange thing that your comment reminded me of. I can't see the phrase Diet Pepsi without picturing Ray Charles. From the commercials from the late 80s and early 90s.
MivLives 7y ago
Also grabbed it as I was pretty sure it's the only chance I'd ever get to try it. Reminded me of Pepsi a lot, like a Pepsi made by Coke. Much lighter and sweeter tasting. Honestly probably would have done well if they hadn't used Coke branding on it. Personally I like cane sugar Coke, or stevia Coke over it. Fun fact Coke is the one beverage I know of that you can buy with five different sweeteners: - Cane sugar - High Fructose Corn Syrup - aspartame - aspartame and acesulfame potassium (Coke Zero) - stevia
- 7thaccount 7y ago
  Mexican Coke has cane sugar and it definitely seems more pleasant and less syrupy

flyers25 7y ago

It tastes a bit like Diet Coke but with normai sweetener instead of artificial sweetener.