Taste Test Dummies

Pumpkin Beer 2

Which Pumpkin Beer is best? The world has gotten to the point where beer sections only really include Lagers and IPAs.  Both options have their place in the world, but it's time to celebrate the one time of year when they have to make room for a third option, fall beers.  At the time of this release we are well past the season, but we are going to try 4 Pumpkin Ales just to relish in the season a bit longer. The contenders are Dogfish, New Belgium, Potosi and Shipyard.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Dogfish 2. Potosi 3. New Belgium  4. Shipyard

Energy Drink - Orange

Which Orange flavored energy drink is best? Fifteen years ago there were only a handful of brands that made an energy drink and they all tasted suspiciously like gasoline.  Flash forward to today and there are dozens of brands all making 5+ flavors.  This week we are going to find the best Orange energy drink because it is a flavor we both regularly overlook. .  The contenders are Alani, C4, and Monster.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which energy drink corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Alani 2. C4 3. Monster

Candy Corn

Which Candy Corn is best? Candy Corn is the king of fall candies.  We all respect its supremacy while not loving the flavor, but now we will ask the important question, does the candy corn you pick matter?  This week Nick and John will try heavy hitters Brach's and Jelly Belly and compare them against a couple store brands from Candy Shoppe and Walmart.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Brach's 2. Candy Shoppe 3. Walmart 4. Jelly Belly

Blended Scotch

Which blended scotch is best? In a previous episode we tasted 4 different Johnnie Walker varieties and both Nick and John picked Black Label as their favorite.  This week we bring Johnnie Walker Black Label back to compete against a couple brands closer to their price point, Chivas Regal and Monkey Shoulder.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which scotch corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Johnnie Walker 2. Chivas Regal 3. Monkey Shoulder

Microwave Dinner - Fettuccini Alfredo

Which microwave dinner is best? It would be great to eat out at fancy restaurants every night, eating food prepared by seasoned chefs.  Unfortunately in this reality sometimes all you have is $5 and a microwave.  This week we are here to determine which microwave dinner brand is best, and more specifically which one makes the best Fettuccini Alfredo (with chicken and broccoli).  The contenders are Lean Cuisine, Marie Callender's, and Stouffer's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which pasta corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Stouffer's 2. Lean Cuisine 3. Marie Callender's

Peanut Butter on Cheese Crackers

Which cheese cracker with peanut butter is best? Not all pairings make sense on paper at first glance, chili powder and chocolate? Seems odd but actually a pretty good combination.  Apple Pie and American cheese? Sounds gross but people swear by it.  How about Cheddar Cheese Crackers and Peanut Butter? Well that's what we task ourselves with determining this week.  Does the combination make any sense, and more importantly, who does it best? The contenders are Austin, Kebler, and Munchies.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cracker corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Austin 2. Munchies 3. Kebler 

Coffee From Around the World

Which coffee region is best? I'm a pretty big fan of coffee, but normally I don't think too much about what I am buying.  I have a list of brands I prefer, and digging deeper a few specific blends that I like.  When I get to the store I hope one of them is on sale, and will just grab the cheapest.  Although this process has worked for me, I figured we needed to take coffee from 3 different regions and find out more specifically what types of coffee I enjoy.  This week we will try Coffee Beans from Colombia, Ethiopia, and Sumatra (they were all bought at the same local roaster).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which coffee corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Colombia 2. Sumatra 3. Ethiopia

Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce

Which Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce is best? In the past we have tried the "Hot" sauce from different wing restaurants, but this week we take a different the same category in a different direction.  We are getting boneless wings without sauce, and then adding different brands that you can buy in a bottle.  The contenders are Anchor Bar (hotter), Buffalo Wild Wings (Wild), and Hooter (Hot).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which sauce corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Hooters 2. Anchor 3. BWW

Asian Lager

Which Asian Beer is best? Right off the bat, calling the category "Asian beer" feels a little too vague.  Many Asian countries produce beer known around the world, but where we live they are much harder to find.  So this week we are trying 5 beers from 3 countries trying to determine if the country of origin makes a big difference in the taste, and most importantly which beer is worth buying.  The contenders are Kingfisher (India), Kirin (Japan), Lucky Buddha (China), Sapporo (Japan), and TsingTao (China).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which beer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in: 1. Lucky Buddha 2. TsingTao 3. Kingfisher 4. Kirin  5. Sapporo 

Oreo - Knock Off Knock Out

Which Oreo knock off is best? The original creme filled chocolate sandwich cookie was released in 1908 by Hydrox, a couple years later Nabisco responded with Oreo.  Despite Oreo not being the original, they somehow ended up changing the snack game forever.  Although there are alternatives out there (including Hydrox being an Amazon exclusive) we are going to anoint Oreo king and compare them to 3 of their off brands to see if any of the little guys can compete with Oreo in a blind taste test.  This weeks contenders are Oreo, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, and Whole Foods.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com. 

 

 

SPOILER!  Below is a list of which cookie corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Whole Foods 2. Oreo 3. Wal-Mart 4. Trader Joe's