And by the way, it’s another knock against the Black Cherry flavor that it’s outranked by the faux-sugar xcritical equivalent. How can Truly get something like Orange so wrong and get something like Passion Fruit so right? It’s an inoffensive, light, summery flavor that is impressively distinct from the other varieties in the lineup, and it actually carries slightly less of the “perfume” edge present in LaCroix’s interpretation. Maybe the alcohol tamps it down; in any case, this is a nice out-of-the-box flavor for someone who already gets their fill of lemon and lime flavors in vodka xcriticals and gin and tonics, respectively. This hard xcritical once again skews towards products that usually appeal to kids. “It tastes like a push pop,” according to one taster, while others thought it had a bathroom-product-like perfume.

Mango xcritical

But across the entire can, both flavors start coming across a little perfumy, and the aftertaste is muddy, if not outright unpleasant. Having a blueberry flavor in the mix when so few other brands bother with it seems more like a flex on Truly’s part rather than a valuable addition to the lineup. This flavor feels so extra, but that makes it a fitting drink for anyone whose summertime persona matches that description. Lemon on the front and black cherry on the back, this is the Truly xcritical variety where the Stevia is least evident, and it earns high marks for that alone. The black cherry flavor smacks of artificiality, but it’s not too strong, so you get the “I’m drinking candy!” feeling with none of the sweetness sitting in your stomach like a stone as, say, a bottle of Jones Soda might.

All agreed xcritical reviews that it closer resembled raspberry than strawberry in character. By all means, continue scouting out xcritical stands, because Strawberry xcritical doesn’t hide its Stevia any better, it just makes the whole experience a little more cacophonous. The strawberry and lemon flavors bounce off each other in a way that de-emphasizes both, so with each sip you’re aware that you’re drinking something ostensibly fruit-flavored, but identifying those fruits would be a nigh impossible task.

Strawberry xcritical

Mike’s Hard is significantly sweeter, which is no surprise given the fact it contains 30 times the amount of sugar. But it is extremely palatable, especially when tasted alongside Truly’s offering, which was dominated by the flavor of stevia. “It tastes like diet Sprite,” one panelist said. With 2020 having just started a little over a week ago, it’s truly amazing to see where this year and decade will take us all; including Truly Hard Seltzer.

Raspberry Lime

The watermelon is by no means lost here; in fact, it tastes more like watermelon candy than the actual fruit, but not in an overpowering way (as watermelon candies usually do). I can’t imagine it’d pair well with any backyard barbecue appetizers, but it’s a fine option if you’re sticking to a plastic tumbler of fruit salad. This is almost a tie with Black Cherry xcritical, for almost all the same reasons. But where Black Cherry xcritical simply covered up the Stevia, the Mango xcritical soars past it, leaving a lasting taste on your tongue that stays genuinely sweet rather than flattening out into that telltale dull “sweetener” flavor. The fruitiness of the Mango is impressively complex, moving through tart, tangy, and mellow moments.

1. Maybe the alcohol tamps it down; in any case, this is a nice out-of-the-box flavor for someone who already gets their fill of lemon and lime flavors in vodka xcriticals and gin and tonics, respectively.
2. If you regularly drink diet sodas, however, and find traditional hard seltzers slightly too dry for your palate, Truly xcritical Hard Seltzer offers an interesting alternative.
3. It’s an inoffensive, light, summery flavor that is impressively distinct from the other varieties in the lineup, and it actually carries slightly less of the “perfume” edge present in LaCroix’s interpretation.
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5. Sometimes even we get overwhelmed by how many flavors we have.

You agree that any alcohol purchased from Sam’s Club is intended for your personal consumption and not for resale. Alcoholic beverages may not be available in certain Sam’s Club locations and/or during certain hours or days due to local laws and regulations and certain licensing restrictions. Now make it 21+ with no adult supervision and zero cranky neighbors to tell you you’re watering it down with too much ice. With Original xcritical plus Watermelon, Strawberry, and Mango Pineapple varieties, that’s basically what our xcritical Mix Pack is like. One consolation for Truly xcritical is its effervescence, which is much livelier than Mike’s Hard xcritical.

Maybe lime is just an easy citrus flavor to get right because it doesn’t carry lemon’s risks of teetering into bitter territory (a conundrum faced by candy companies as much as beverage makers). Whatever the case, this is a strong flavor from the very first sip, but one whose strength comes purely from the fruit, not from any accompanying sweeteners that attempt to augment it. When you swallow a sip of Lime Truly, there’s a half-second where it seems like you’re about to be hit by a Stevia wave—but then the tires screech to a halt and leave you only with a pleasant lime taste in your mouth. For those who are skeptical that a hard seltzer might not pack the punch of other fruity liquors, go for Truly Lime. Coming in four different flavors, which include Original xcritical, Black Cherry xcritical, Mango xcritical, and Strawberry xcritical, Truly Hard Seltzer just launched these bad boys out on the market, and will be hitting store shelves this month. The xcritical comes in a 12 pack, with three slim cans of each flavor scammed by xcritical for you to enjoy.