DRY Soda

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: In tandem with the launch of their new label design, Dry Soda has also introduced a new flavor, Blood Orange, to their lineup. While it would be hard for us to identify this as blood orange (it's not as tart as blood oranges are), it's still a very well executed orange flavored soda with enjoyable orange flavor. Like the other Dry Soda flavors, it lacks color and is only lightly sweetened, which makes for something that's clean and crisp in the mouth. And last, but not least, there's the newly designed label. Sticking with their minimalist roots, Dry has created something that has a very nice visual presence, with a small splash of color and white lettering on the front of the bottle. There are only four words on the label, but it effectively communicates what this product is all about. In addition, we like the placement of "50 calories" on the neck of the bottle -- that's definitely a key selling point. Overall, Dry Blood Orange Soda is a very well executed addition to the Dry Soda lineup.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: There’s a light cucumber aroma to this product that’s followed by a cool and crisp cucumber flavored body that has only a touch of sweetness to it. However, something seems a bit out of balance, with the sweetness and flavoring tasting less and less like cucumber as you continue to drink it. And since cucumber isn't a flavor that has much natural sweetness to it, we wonder if this flavor wouldn’t be better off with even less sweetener. On the outside, this product's new label is, like the rest of the line, an improvement over the original. It has a more chic feeling to it while also improving the readability of the label. However, it still manages to keep the minimalist feeling of the original label, which will definitely keep their existing consumers happy. Overall, a much improved product.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Juniper Berry, which is probably most widely known for its use in gin production, is a well executed flavor that delivers a light level of sweetness and a mild note of tart berry flavor. It's not a bad flavor once you try it, but it's also not a flavor that whets the appetite to the point where we'd necessarily pick this up over other Dry's other flavors. Fortunately for DRY, the sheer beauty of the bottle might turn the tide, especially when it comes to Dry consumers who are looking for something new. The newly designed label is slick looking bottle, with a one color design and minimal text (there are literally four words on the front panel), which is ultimately what gives the brand its sophisticated feeling. Overall, it's an enjoyable product, but we enjoy Dry's other flavors more.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Lavender is an herbal ingredient that hasn't really seen much action in the food and beverage world. And when you taste this product, you'll probably wonder why. Starting with a very soothing lavender aroma, the product's flavor is floral and delicate tasting, with a very light amount of lavender hitting your palate. The addition of the carbonation and sugar (19g -- the highest of the brand) give the product some depth, but still keeps the product light in your mouth. All in all, it's a very unique and satisfying flavor. The bottle, which recently got a makeover, still has a minimalist design to it, which is the perfect complement to the minimalist flavor of the liquid. The vertical text on the old design has been replaced with a splash of purple and white lettering. It's eye catching and easy to read, which is definitely what we look for in a beverage package. Plus, it feels more sophisticated and chic than the old version. Overall, a very nice entry from Dry.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Since our first look at this product a few years back, we have a different outlook on this product. Some of this definitely has to do with the improvements that Dry has made to this product, but it also has to do with our opinion of less sweet CSDs changing quite a bit. In the case of Dry's Lemongrass flavor, we think that this is a great example of what the future of CSDs might hold. Specifically, it's light, natural, and delivers a splash of flavor. And not just any old citrus flavor, but lemongrass, which, especially in a lightly sweetened product, has a lot more depth and complexity than a traditional lemon lime flavor would. We'd say the same for the outside, with clear liquid and a clear bottle giving the product a very minimalist look. Their one color label catches the eye quickly, with few words needed to describe what this product is. They've also added a calorie callout on the neck, which seems like a smart marketing move on their part. Overall, Lemongrass is a solid entry that's now one of our favorite flavors of the Dry Soda line.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Rhubarb is definitely one of the more interesting flavors of Dry Soda and since we first took a look back in 2006, it seems like a much improved product. Gone is the golden color of the liquid, making it fit in with the clear color of the rest of the line. In addition, the flavor seems to be dialed up a bit (although it might just be perception from going clear), with the sweet and sour taste of the product providing plenty of depth to satisfy the palate. At 16g of sugar per bottle, the product's level of sweetness is spot on, helping to support the flavor of the drink rather than be a flavor in and of itself. On the outside, the new packaging is a big step forward. It creates a better visual presence for the product, improves readability, and helps better communicate the key points of the product (e.g. 60 calories, less sweet, all natural). Overall, this is a much improved product and it's definitely a flavor that deserves its place in the Dry Soda lineup.

Product Type:Carbonated Soft Drink: Regular; Container: 12 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Dry Soda is one of a few companies that have tried to create low calorie CSDs without adding artificial sweeteners. This 60 calorie formulation is no exception, with a pleasant vanilla flavor and a very mild level of sweetness. The ingredient list contains four ingredients which, aside from phosphoric acid, appear to have been chosen with quality in mind. Otherwise, the product is clean and crisp, with a surprising amount of flavor for a product that's as lightly sweetened as this product is. The updated packaging is clean and simple, with a minimalist design to the bottle. The new look label (launched in Fall 2010) is both much easier to read and visually more appealing. Plus, we like the addition of the calorie callout around the neck of the bottle -- it definitely will help this product on the store shelves. Overall, a very enjoyable product from Dry.