I know that it's been a while since our original post about its release, but I finally got to try a can of Dr. Pepper Berries & Cream. Actually, I have to admit that it was the diet version, and not the regular. No matter. The soda really exceeded my expectations. I thought that it would be overly sweet, perhaps a bit cough-syrupy, but the soda was perfectly sweetened and the berry flavor wasn't overwhelming. You can definitely tell that the flavor is raspberry, though, which was a nice change from all the vanilla/cherry vanilla/ black cherry vanilla sodas going around.
Overall? I thought it was great and I'm glad I opted for the 12-pack instead of a single bottle. It means that I don't have to go back out to the store so I can have another one.
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5-11-2006 @ 11:03AM
Alice said...
My husband is excited to try this soda. However, it's still only available as a diet soda in our area. Why do they always pitch these new flavours as diet first?
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5-11-2006 @ 11:35AM
Nicole Weston said...
That's a good question. Maybe diet drinkers are more likely to try new flavors?
I actually saw the regular version when I was buying mine at Target, so I'm sure they'll be available soon.
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5-11-2006 @ 2:06PM
lucy said...
Its just ok. I like the idea "If its not broken don't fix it." Dr. Pepper (original) is great. This is just a passing fad like Pepsi Clear. I have yet to be impressed with a modified soda.
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5-11-2006 @ 3:11PM
Jenny said...
reminds me of vimto.mmmm
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5-11-2006 @ 3:25PM
Baron said...
They have had it around our area for quite some time. I can't comment on the non-diet version as I've converted to diet sodas (though regular DP was my staple for years), but I love this stuff. I find the diet-DP (this in particular) doesn't leave a bad after taste in my mouth like diet-Coke, but it's quite pleasent. I'm on my thrid or so frige pack, haven't gotten tired of it yet!
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5-11-2006 @ 5:37PM
Miranda said...
Can anyone comment on how it compares to the Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper? I was so excited about that and then it tasted like Robitussin, so I've been wary about the new flavor.
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5-11-2006 @ 7:13PM
Jason Truesdell said...
Any idea why the packaging design looks so much like some sort of household cleaning product?
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5-11-2006 @ 7:21PM
James said...
I thought the Diet Berrys & Cream Dr. Pepper tasted like medicine. Yuck! I would still rather have Dr. Pepper Red Fusion.
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5-11-2006 @ 9:57PM
Nicole Weston said...
Miranda - I think that it's slightly less sweet than the Cherry Dr Pepper, and haven't run into a raspberry cough-syrup yet, so I would have to guess that you'll like it more.
Jason - I agree that the packaging is bad. The non-diet is slightly more appealing, but still...
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