Hansen’s Natural – Original Cola
Here’s another Hansen’s review I dredged up out of the notebook, hopefully my memory serves me well enough to fill in the details. Our experiences with Hansen’s various lines have averaged 3 stars, so not bad. Let’s see how their attempt at an all natural cola fares against my picky palate.
I yank back the tab and get a good smell, and it definitely has a cola aroma, and I can already detect the 41 g of sugar in the can. It has an almost caramel sweetness to it, thanks the the natural cane sugar. It leaves a mellow, lasting sweetness on the tongue, not acidic like Coke, but seems to be quite carbonated. Has a vaguely citrusy aftertaste, and reminds me somewhat of Ironport.
After some consideration, the only thing that really stands out to me in this cola is the sweetness. Despite its smooth drinkability that other colas lack, there are better, more complex colas to be had. However, it may tickle the fancy of some of you out there, and is worth a try. Also, they should get kudos for the interesting can design, far different from your more mainstream sodas.
Score: 2.5 out of 5. All natural, but nothing outstanding from this ‘original’ cola.
– WiseGuise
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