Taste Test Dummies

Electrolyte Powder

Which Electrolyte Powder is best?  This week try out the emerging market of Electrolyte Powder by trying out some berry electrolyte powders.  The contenders are Biosteel (Mixed Berry), Liquid IV (Acai Berry), Nuun (Tri Berry) and Pedialyte (Berry Frost).  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 powder corresponds to which numbered plate it was on:  1. Nuun 2. BioSteel 3. Liquid IV 4. Pedialyte

Peanut Butter Eggs

Which Peanut butter egg is best?  This week we have a mystery box that turns into a bit of an Easter extravaganza.  First for the main attraction we try some peanut butter eggs, something we didn't even know had three options.  The contenders are Dove, Reese's, and Russell Stover.  Later on we try out a variety of other Easter candies including some chocolate eggs and odd Peep flavors. 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 egg corresponds to which numbered plate it was on:  1. Russell Stover 2. Dove 3. Reese's

Italian Sub Sandwiches

Which Italian Sub is best?  This week we try our first fast food item!  For years people have debated over which burger is best, which fries are best, but now we start the debate of which sub sandwich joint is best.  The contenders and their sandwich representing them are:  Jersey Mike's #13 The Original Italian, Jimmy John's #9 Italian Nightclub, and Subways Italian BMT. 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 sub corresponds to which numbered plate it was on:  1. Subway 2. Jimmy John's 3. Jersey Mike's

The Beast Unleashed Monster Seltzer Variety Pack

Which Monster Seltzer flavor is best?  This week we bring you a bit of a twofer.  First we do a 1v1 to see if Pepsico improved their lemon lime soda option with a showdown between Starry and Sierra Mist.  Then we do something a little different and test the flavors of the new Beast Unleashed Monster Seltzer Variety Pack.  The 4 flavors are Mean Green, White Haze, Peach Perfect, and Scary Berries. 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 seltzer corresponds to which numbered glass it was in:  1. Scary Berries 2. White Haze 3. Peach Perfect 4. Mean Green

Cabernet Sauvignon

Which Cabernet Sauvignon is best?  This week we continue our plunge into the world of red wine with 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world.  The Cabernet Sauvignon's in today's tasting are Pascual Toso Alta 2020 from Argentina, Errazuriz Max Reserva 2019 from Chile, and Max's Penfolds 2019 from South Australia. 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 wine corresponds to which numbered glass it was in:  1. Penfolds 2. Pascual Toso 3. Errazuriz

Red Wine Varietals

Which Varietal of Red Wine is best?  This week we bring Joe back on the podcast to help us enter the expansive world of wine.  To help Nick and John figure out which Variety of wine we prefer, we are going to try 1 offering each of 3 types of North American Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.  To be way more specific we are tasting: Benton Lane Pinot Noir vintage 2021, Canoe Ridge the Expedition Merlot vintage 2019, and Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon vintage 2022. 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 wine corresponds to which numbered glass it was in:  1. Oberon 2. Canoe Ridge 3. Benton Lane

Pepperoni

Which Pepperoni is best?  This week we try something new by letting John cook pizzas for us.  On his creations are 3 different types of pepperonis for us to try, including Armour, Ciao (Trader Joe's), and Hormel.  Later on we do a quick taste of La Quercia just to see how a higher end product compares.  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 pepperoni corresponds to which numbered plate it was in:  1. Armour 2. Hormel 3. Ciao

Porters

Which Porter is best?  This week we start out by seeing if Poptarts are better coming out of the freezer.  And later we try out a beer that feels at home in the winter, the Porter.  Joining the competition are 3 beers found almost anywhere in the USA: Bell's Brewery Porter, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, and Deschutes Black Butte Porter.  Joining them is local(ish) favorite of Nick & Johns in Tallgrass Zombie Monkie.  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. Deschutes 2. Breckenridge3. Tallgrass 4. Bells

Ramune

Which Ramune is best?  This week we try Japan's most popular soda, Ramune.  What started as a Lemonade inspired soda somehow turned into bubblegum flavor.   The competitors are hard to identify since the bottles are mostly in Japanese, but we believe they are Asian Food Grocery (AFG), Hatakosen, Honey Bee, Sangaria.  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 Soda corresponds to which numbered glass it was in:  1. Sangaria 2. AFG 3. Honey Bee 4. Hatakosen

Spice Cherry Soda (Dr Pepper)

Which Spice Cherry Soda is best?  This week we have an unfortunate first when we have to re-record our intro, but we bounce back (spectacularly) and try out some Spice Cherry Sodas -- Weird name, but according to research, that is how Dr Pepper and Mr Pibb classify themselves.  Since this market is mostly a two horse race, the wildcard addition is Dr Zevia.  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 Soda corresponds to which numbered glass it was in:  1. Dr Pepper 2. Mr Pibb 3. Dr Zevia