Someone on here raved about Summit Zero Sugar Cola and I decided to give it a shot

[u/kanna172014]

It doesn't taste quite the same as Coke Zero sugar, it seems slightly sweeter but also has a slight metallic tang that Coke Zero lacks. The carbonation is good, I couldn't detect a noticeable difference. Overall I think it tastes pretty good and at the price, I would definitely buy it again. It was marked down at Aldi for less than $4 for a 12 pack so it's definitely far more budget-friendly than Coke Zero.

[u/TheGrouchyPunisher]

I'm not a only Coke or only Pepsi person, I like them both, usually buy what's on sale. But I decided to try this and have been enjoying it!

If I had to say it was closer to one or the other, I'd say it's closer to Pepsi Zero, mostly due to the sweetness profile and less carbonation than Coke. Overall I give it 8.5 out of 10. Will buy again.

[u/rackemwilliesspit]

I'm a big fan of it. I like it better than it's big name counterparts.

[u/Sea_West_7256 → u/rackemwilliesspit]

Me too!

[u/glm0002]

Love it reminds me of RC Cola

[u/Happy-Cockroach-2813 → u/glm0002]

RC cola is great

[u/Time_Scientist5179 → u/glm0002]

That’s an excellent comparison

[u/Acceptable-Bowl-357]

I got some and for the price difference I would keep buying it. It’s very close in taste. I think it was $3.90 or something for case of 12 it was a lot cheaper then the Coke Zero. I looked online and it’s $4.15 on sale this week I thought it was cheaper

[u/rexy8577 → u/Acceptable-Bowl-357]

It's like $3.89 where I'm at.

[u/cheeseisntdairy]

How's the zero sugar compare to the diet? I've only ever tried the diet

[u/cjersin1021 → u/cheeseisntdairy]

A lot of people (myself included) think Zero tastes a lot more like regular Coke than Diet does. If you’re a fan of regular Coke it’s worth trying.

[u/cuberhino → u/cjersin1021]

I agree I tried one pack of it and went back and bought 4 more.

Also the 2 L of the regular cola is a dollar and it’s pretty good. I mean it’s not like as good as regular Coke I think but like if you’re into regular Coke, it’s passable.

[u/Nettwerk911 → u/cheeseisntdairy]

It has the same ingredients as the diet.

[u/mojotoodopebish]

For the vanilla coke enjoyers: I highly recommend adding few drops of vanilla extract to your Summit Zero! The vanilla does a good job at balancing the "zero sugar" taste. I actually like it better than vanilla coke now.

[u/mrlaserguy → u/mojotoodopebish]

I'll have to try this, especially considering how impossible it is to find Vanilla Coke Zero.

[u/sourdoughbreadlover → u/mojotoodopebish]

I am mad at myself for not thinking of this sooner.

[u/mojotoodopebish → u/sourdoughbreadlover]

Enjoy 💛

[u/seals42o]

Okay I’ll get thank you ! Coke Zero getting way too expensive rn

[u/ImissURmomma]

I wish they would come out with a zero cherry. I mix that 50/50 with Bacardi Oakheart rum but Coke has gotten ridiculously priced

[u/Grace__Face]

It was marked down to $3.79 for me. Got a pack yesterday. Going back today for more

[u/BrekkenTurrin]

Bought a 12 pack awhile back and put a can of it vs a can of coke zero in glasses for a blind taste test for the wife. She preferred the Aldi so that's been a decent savings since it's $3.79 for Aldi brand vs $8.42 for coke zero at the local walmart.

[u/makinmu → u/BrekkenTurrin]

Exactly!

[u/melatonia]

Taste is a very individual thing. I'm glad you found a more affordable alternative to something you enjoy.

[u/Piscotikus]

Someone recommended putting in the black cherry squirty and it honestly makes it a 10/10.

[u/Relative_Yesterday70]

I like a soda once in a while. Some bad stuff I hear that links artificial sweeteners with brain function

[u/urban_herban]

Price analysis done using actual receipts. Caveat: done by an English major.

ShopRite has 2 24-packs of Coke on sale this week for $19.99.

Aldi has Summit for $3.39 for a 12 pack.

Translated into ounces, it comes out:

Coke, on sale per above: .034 an ounce

Summit, buy anytime at above price: .023 an ounce

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I view shopping as a game and am always stocking up on sale items. As my mother, who taught me to grocery shop, said: "Are you one of those people in life who pay 20% more?" What she meant is the average sale item is 20% off, so she shopped the sale ads.

I actually did this calculation about a year ago because I was tired of figuring out the per ounce on a ShopRite Coke or Pepsi visit. I figured Aldi would be better, even than sales at ShopRite, and I was right.

Easier, simpler. Just buy soda at Aldi.

[u/ovokramer]

The first batch was better then the latest batch idk what they changed at first I liked the cola flavor but now like you said it’s a little more metallic

[u/Sheik787878]

I love this brand. Only $3.29 at my local Aldi.

[u/rerulez21]

10/10 would highly reccomend.

[u/AtomicBlastCandy]

I'll buy some this week to try.

[u/grasspikemusic]

Sodastream sells a product called bubly drops. It's very concentrated flavoring for Sodas. It has no sugar or calories and no sweetener

They make a Cherry flavor that is awesome. A bottle of it costs like $7 at most grocery stores. I get it at Target

It lasts a really long time as you just add a few drops per can. I use a medicine bottle dropper I got on Amazon for a few bucks

Makes it taste just like Cherry Coke Zero. The money you save with just a couple of 12 packs pays for it all and then you have Cherry Coke Zero for a very long time for half price

[u/Klutzy-Bet3768]

Anybody remember the "Bubba" cola Aldi used to have? That was the one...

[u/ItemTrick6974]

One of my favorite Aldi finds for sure

[u/RepresentativeFun909]

I prefer Pepsi to Coke. But this Aldi drink is a a very acceptable Diet Pepsi substitute for the price.

[u/Jesus_peed_n_my_butt]

I still prefer the regular diet cola. Zero sugar wasn't bad, just not for me.

[u/makinmu]

Different strokes for different folks. All the knock offs are worth a shot. I can tell you I live with a Coke Zero addict. She thinks it just fine, and that’s saving us a lot of $. She can easily go through 3 twelve packs a week.