Gorgeous texture— thin yet creamy— a balance so infrequently struck in chocolate milk. Unencumbered by thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, etc.— you can really tell here. There’s no unnecessary thickness or starchiness, the cocoa flavor is deliciously prominent, and it all finishes extraordinarily cleanly. My only regret is that I didn’t buy more (I bought 3).
Fantastically creamy with a wild edge that provides a truly welcome and interesting character. (I was fortunate to try both the glass and plastic bottle versions, and in my case, the cream mixed much more evenly in the plastic— and that is the experience that I will review.) The cream-to-viscosity ratio is perfectly delivered, and though all other attributes are more than competent, they almost become moot when this ratio is nailed to the degree it is here.
Tons of flavor, particularly on the sweet end of the spectrum, which is also its biggest drawback. There’s no fortified taste whatsoever— it’s all very well hidden behind an impenetrable wall of sweet. The cocoa and salt are both stronger than average as well, and help to provide much-needed dimension.
Slightly less sweet, but noticeably more grainy and chalky than its chocolate counterpart. The flavor is very well executed and accurate to how you’d hope it would be— but unfortunately the texture (while not bad for a protein-y drink) is a departure from the smooth and milky ideal.
Sweet, creamy, not terribly chocolaty, but still highly enjoyable. It disperses naturally, though leaves a bit of a cloying aftertaste— an easily forgivable gaffe given the circumstances.
Delectably creamy and malty, with a natural-feeling texture and well-sustained aftertaste that prolongs the quality of each exquisite sip. The sole downside is the pain and anguish I will feel after having exhausted the 1.89L bottle, knowing that I won’t soon return to western Oregon.
Dense, earthy, and a bit on the starchy side— but it’s picked up by a creamy undertone that starts subtly and ends strongly. There’s a uniqueness to the flavor that will raise neither your suspicion nor your opinion.
Very well balanced and highly drinkable. Not weighed down with excess sugar or that ‘thickened’ feel— a pleasant addition to any grocery order or BYOB gathering.
Strongly sweet, but adequately chocolaty and slightly more creamy than average chocolate milk. If the sugar were dialed back a bit, the merits of the other flavors would be more easily accessible and appreciated.
Strongly sweet, but adequately chocolaty and slightly more creamy than average chocolate milk. If the sugar were dialed back a bit, the merits of the other flavors would be more easily accessible and appreciated.
The super-chalky and unsatisfying texture is neither enhanced nor salvaged by an equally unsatisfying sugar-laden chocolate-flavored catastrophe.
Decent cocoa flavor (perhaps with hints of caramel), however the texture woes noticed in the Reduced Fat version are present here as well. It feels unnecessarily thick and the creaminess doesn’t disperse in a natural-feeling way. There’s plenty to like about the flavor here, but the manner in which it's delivered takes me out the experience.
Surprisingly chocolaty and well-balanced, with plenty-but-not-too-much sweetness and a creaminess that outperforms its fat content. A definite ‘must try' for the lactose averse fans of chocolate milk— or really anyone for that matter.
Devastatingly beautiful mouthfeel, highlighted by a creamy cascade of love that impregnates your palate with the essence of what chocolate milk was intended to be. I feel it deserves at least few more adulatory sentences, but crafting them (and doing it adequate justice) would cut into my time, which, at this moment, is better spent transferring the bottle’s contents to my midsection.
Pleasantly flavorful chocolate milk highlighted by a noticeable salty snap that maintains your interest throughout. Texture-wise, it’s smooth and unobtrusive; overall a solid lowfat private label find.
Strikes a fantastic balance of thinner viscosity with remarkable creaminess—perhaps the hardest thing to get ‘right’ for so many producers. It’s delicious and sophisticated feeling, though light on actual cocoa flavor. The ‘blindfold test’ might have more people guessing ‘vanilla’ as the flavor, but it remains a worthwhile pursuit for the chocolate milk enthusiast.
Fairly chocolaty, modestly sweet, but a shockingly unnatural mouthfeel. It doesn't distribute like milk should (especially 2%— which should retain a noticeably creamy element). Perhaps this would be better taken through a straw, but after 2 glasses of searching for things to like, I’m left bloated and unsatisfied.
So powerfully chocolaty, that it may be the closest thing to drinking a melted dark chocolate bar. Tailor-made for dim lighting, small sips, long pauses, and introspection. A bargain at any price.
Chocolate and cream garner most of the focus— a refreshingly simple characteristic that is rarer than it should be. You can find stronger chocolate flavor elsewhere, but it’s nicely on display here and not held back by the other flavor constituents.
Less salty, and slightly less flavorful than its plastic-bottle, artificially flavored counterpart, but no less enjoyable. The cocoa flavor is a tad more available here, and despite a more muted profile, it delivers creamy indulgence that you expect from a whole chocolate milk.
