Post by thesolution on Aug 5, 2019 13:30:44 GMT -5
Graeter's Amarena Cherry
Graeter's Amarena Cherry is the last of the bonus flavors for 2019. Graeter's Amarena Cherry is labeled as "Amarena Cherry ice cream featuring pieces of the decadent wild Italian cherry." Bonus flavors are being announced every three weeks this summer, culminating with the last announcement on August 5th. With that being said let us see how the very last bonus flavor of the summer compares to what else I experienced over the other 4 flavors.
The Amarena Cherry ice cream is bold and delicious. Just like you would expect with Graeter's being a very high buttermilk fat content and low overrun. Amarena cherries which are a dark red variety with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor are preserved in a rich syrup made from the juice of the same fruit. Another neat fact is Amarena Cherries are very popular in the european continent, so Graeter's did their research to find a potent ingredient for their base ice cream. For those who love dense flavors this packs a black cherry flavor. The cherry is potent, has a subtle sour aftertaste to it, but is not overly sweet to steer consumers away. Graeter's found a great way to find balance by giving you both the sweet and sour elements composed in a true cherry flavor.
The sole mix-in are decadent wild Italian Cherries. Italian cherries are considered a premium cocktail cherry thanks to their meaty, tender texture and a deep red color. When I first bite into the cherries present on the outside of the cone they carry a tart aftertaste that enhances the base. The best part about the cherries is how fresh they stay in the frozen ice cream. These were not icy like I experienced during my honeycomb experience, but they were melt in your mouth fresh that felt like they were freshly picked out of a garden.
Overall this is a very simple flavor that is perfect for the hot summer months. You get a very refreshing flavor that pairs well with the limited Banana Chocolate Chip and Dragonfruit Sorbet. Personally after looking over the 5 bonus flavors from 2019 I was a bit letdown. 2018 showed us much more promising flavors that are now permanent in the Graeter's lineup. This flavor is available for 3 weeks until August 25th, so visit your Graeter's scoop shop and let me know what you think!
Grade: C+
Found: Graeters Scoop Shop
Wexford, PA
Graeter's Amarena Cherry is the last of the bonus flavors for 2019. Graeter's Amarena Cherry is labeled as "Amarena Cherry ice cream featuring pieces of the decadent wild Italian cherry." Bonus flavors are being announced every three weeks this summer, culminating with the last announcement on August 5th. With that being said let us see how the very last bonus flavor of the summer compares to what else I experienced over the other 4 flavors.
The Amarena Cherry ice cream is bold and delicious. Just like you would expect with Graeter's being a very high buttermilk fat content and low overrun. Amarena cherries which are a dark red variety with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor are preserved in a rich syrup made from the juice of the same fruit. Another neat fact is Amarena Cherries are very popular in the european continent, so Graeter's did their research to find a potent ingredient for their base ice cream. For those who love dense flavors this packs a black cherry flavor. The cherry is potent, has a subtle sour aftertaste to it, but is not overly sweet to steer consumers away. Graeter's found a great way to find balance by giving you both the sweet and sour elements composed in a true cherry flavor.
The sole mix-in are decadent wild Italian Cherries. Italian cherries are considered a premium cocktail cherry thanks to their meaty, tender texture and a deep red color. When I first bite into the cherries present on the outside of the cone they carry a tart aftertaste that enhances the base. The best part about the cherries is how fresh they stay in the frozen ice cream. These were not icy like I experienced during my honeycomb experience, but they were melt in your mouth fresh that felt like they were freshly picked out of a garden.
Overall this is a very simple flavor that is perfect for the hot summer months. You get a very refreshing flavor that pairs well with the limited Banana Chocolate Chip and Dragonfruit Sorbet. Personally after looking over the 5 bonus flavors from 2019 I was a bit letdown. 2018 showed us much more promising flavors that are now permanent in the Graeter's lineup. This flavor is available for 3 weeks until August 25th, so visit your Graeter's scoop shop and let me know what you think!
Grade: C+
Found: Graeters Scoop Shop
Wexford, PA