[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bubly Sparkling Water 8pk Strawberry Cans I have seen in the store a few times. It’s been advertised as a crisp sparkling water. I have never bought the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water so I was excited to try this for the first time. The Bubly Sparkling Water 8pk Strawberry Cans - the first thing that comes to mind would be a cold, refreshing, and tasty beverage. To be honest, I have seen these “refreshing” type of advertising on television where the beverage splashed with ice and surrounded by fruits. As you can see, I already have a preconceived idea of what type of cold drink I will be having. After I received this product, the first thing I did was to put this in a glass full of ice to completely chill the beverage. It just happened that I finished working on my yard all afternoon and of course, the thing to do would be reaching for a cold beverage.
The Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water took me by surprise. I didn’t expect the high carbonation content of this beverage. I took a big gulp and felt like drinking a tall glass of whiskey. I know that most sodas are made with carbonated water and syrup. But the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water took it to the max – maybe it’s me but the carbonation strength was more than normal – it was hard to swallow. Not only that, I expected more of a strawberry taste to this sparkling water. The can says “Strawberry Flavor with Other Natural Flavors.” The can have a strawberry color, the beverage smelled like strawberry, but the taste was all carbonated water – no strawberry taste. Am I assuming the intent of the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water was not to add more calories? Please note that the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water is a zero calorie beverage.
To me, the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water would be perfect for those who are looking to reduce their caloric intake. This beverage is for those who are looking for a cola type of a drink without the syrup. I know a few people who cannot go without a soda but are conscious about the calories. I believe the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water solved that problem. Unfortunately, for the rest of us, we are looking for more taste. I’m not particularly fond of drinking carbonated water only. I would rather just drink plain water than adding carbonation to it. Even those who are conscious about their caloric intake drink diet sodas with zero calories. And to be honest, I have to add Splenda to my Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water in order to sweeten the beverage. I’m sorry but I felt I needed the sugar to elevate the taste of this beverage.
I have mixed feelings about this product – part of me would say it’s great for those who are conscious about their caloric intake and another part of me would say just drink plain water – no need to add carbonation to water. For me, the tasteless carbonated water made it harder to swallow even with ice. My review would neither be positive or negative. For some reason, I have a preconceived idea of this beverage because of the labeling and advertising. I can probably fault myself because I’m not a regular sparkling water drinker. To me, the Bubly Sparkling Strawberry Water will work for some but not for the majority of soda drinking people.