I got a hold of Polar Seltzer’s secret new flavor. Here’s what it tastes like
Here’s the good news: Polar Seltzer has a fun new flavor, Chili Lime Pineapple. It’s pretty good – fruity and just a little spicy.
Here’s the bad news: You can’t get it in New England. It’s only available in the “American Southwest.”
The new flavor is part of Polar’s “Expedition: Flavor” series, which releases special flavors to certain regions and vendors.
According to Polar , the “American Southwest” includes “Arizona, Texas, SoCal.” I’m assuming New Mexico is also on that list. Otherwise, that’s tough news for Albuquerque.
Polar Seltzer Expedition Flavor: Chili Lime Pineapple | Review
The limited-edition flavor isn’t on store shelves in New England. But I did manage to get a hold of some, thanks to some shady connections that ended with me meeting Orson the Polar Bear in the secret abandoned catacombs under the old Table Talk Pie factory next to Kelley Square.
Why review a seltzer that most of this website’s readership won’t be able to try? First off, as the Bay State’s leading self-titled Polar Seltzer scholar, it’s my duty to mark it down in the bubbly history books.
Second, it’s part of my ongoing quest to unravel the Expedition: Flavor series. Some flavors are only at Kroger, which we don’t have in New England. Another flavor, I had to drive down to Connecticut to buy.
Call me the Ash Ketchum of bubbly beverages. I’m gonna be the very best ( like no one ever was ) when it comes to catching all these seltzers.
What does it taste like?
Right when you open the can, you get a strong burst of pineapple aroma. It’s a harbinger of good things to come.
That fruitiness carries over lightly into the flavor. It’s vaguely lush and sweet — as much as a drink can be with zero calories.
The lime is a muted, understated component. Its tart drag adds a foundation for the more colorful flavors to build upon.
I was impressed with how the chili was incorporated. There’s certainly a detectable “spicy” element. But it never quite reaches “hot” status. It’s just a little tickle of chili pepper. Not enough to burn, but enough to notice and enjoy.
So is it any good?
I say yes, even though it’s not the sort of flavor I normally go for.
It’s really fun and probably will work great as a mixer. However, it’s not something I’d see myself going out of my way to try again.
The final word: Updated all-time seltzer rankings
It’s come to my attention that I’d neglected to rank the six other Expedition: Flavor seltzers. So, including the Chili Lime Pineapple, I’m adding a total of seven new flavors to the rankings, which have launched all the way up to 101 varieties.
As always, these rankings are not scientific, but they are correct.
101. Cinnamon Bun (Dessert Cart)
100. Blueberry Lemonade
99. Mango Cherry Bliss (Summer Seasonal)
98. Vanilla
97. Seltzer
96. Pomegranate Apple (Winter Seasonal)
95. Lemon Cola (Polar Park Exclusive)
94. Hibiscus Cloudberry (Winter Seasonal)
93. Blackberry Mango Punch
92. Minotaur Mayhem (Impossibly Good)
91. Apple Crisp
90. Lime
89. Strawberry Honeydew (Summer Seasonal)
88. Ruby Red Grapefruit
87. Jalapeño Citrus Margarita (Limited Edition)
86. Mermaid Songs (Impossibly Good)
85. Blood Orange Punch (Expedition: Flavor)
84. Raspberry Lime
83. Triple Berry
82. Strawberry Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
81. Cranberry Cider (Winter Seasonal)
80. Vanilla Zen
79. Blueberry Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
78. Blueberry Lavender (Summer Seasonal)
77. Blackberry Mango Punch (Summer Seasonal)
76. Polar 100 (Special Edition)
75. Blood Orange Sangria
74. Passionfruit Blueberry (Summer Seasonal)
73. Yeti Mischief (Impossibly Good)
72. Strawberry Watermelon
71. Yuzu Orange Blossom
70. Pomegranate
69. Cranberry Raspberry (Expedition: Flavor)
68. Cranberry Bramble (Winter Seasonal)
67. Dragon Fruit Lemonade
66. Island Blueberry (Expedition: Flavor)
65. Raspberry Rosé (Summer Seasonal)
64. Be Mine (Valentine’s Day Edition)
63. Cranberry Clementine
62. Mango Limeade (Seltzer’ade)
61. Chili Lime Pineapple (Expedition: Flavor)
60. Kiwi Pink Grapefruit (Summer Seasonal)
59. Nectarine Lemon (Expedition: Flavor)
58. Guava Mule (Summer Seasonal)
57. Pineapple Guava
56. Spiced Pear Cider (Winter Seasonal)
55. Mandarin
54. Blackberry Clementine (Winter Seasonal)
53. Seaside Watermelon Punch (Summer Seasonal)
52. Watermelon Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
51. Apple Pom Bomb (Expedition: Flavor)
50. Pixie Lights (Impossibly Good)
49. Pineapple Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
48. Cherry Pomegranate
47. Prickly Pear Citrus (Winter Seasonal)
46. Ginger Lime Mule
45. Berry Sweet Grapefruit
44. Grapefruit Melon Kiss (Winter Seasonal)
43. Nectarine Grapefruit (Winter Seasonal)
42. Clementine Bramble (Expedition: Flavor)
41. Key Lime Grapefruit
40. Toasted Coconut
39. Coconut Limeade
38. Ginger Peach (Winter Seasonal)
37. Passionfruit-O-Guava (Summer Seasonal)
36. Tropical Cherry (Summer Seasonal)
35. Tart Cherry Limeade (Seltzer’ade)
34. Concord Clementine (Winter Seasonal)
33. Watermelon Mojito (Summer Season)
32. Frosted Boysenberry (Winter Seasonal)
31. Papaya Breeze (Summer Seasonal)
30. Poolside Grape Pops (Summer Seasonal)
29. Black Cherry
28. Unicorn Kisses (Impossibly Good)
27. Georgia Peach
26. Pineapple Pomelo
25. Blood Orange Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
24. Blackberry Citron (Winter Seasonal)
23. Upside Down Plum (Winter Seasonal)
22. Pomegranate Champagne
21. Elderflower Starlight (Winter Seasonal)
20. Raspberry Limoncello (Summer Seasonal)
19. Blood Orange Cranberry
18. Pink Summer Iced Tea (Summer Seasonal)
17. Lemon Meringue (Dessert Cart)
16. Lemon
15. Blueberry Tangerine (Summer Seasonal)
14. Starfruit Lemonade
13. I’d Rather Drink Alone (Valentine’s Day Edition)
12. Peach Iced Tea (Summer Seasonal)
11. Black Cherry Vanilla
10. Strawberry Margarita (Summer Seasonal)
9. Strawberry Créme (Summer Seasonal)
8. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (Dessert Cart)
7. Raspberry Pink Lemonade (Seltzer’ade)
6. Pink Lady Apple & Lemon
5. Orange Vanilla
4. Nectarine Lemon (Summer Seasonal)
3. Dragon Whispers (Impossibly Good)
2. Perfectly Plum Summer (Summer Seasonal)
1. Cranberry Lime
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