Renew
by NewTree
Impact
Formerly called ‘Eternity’; now named a little softer, less religious / more pagan fertility ode to Spring. Same taste: medicinal - Vicks Children’s Cough Syrup.
Appearance 4.8 / 5
| Color: | deep, dark umber |
| Surface: | beautiful presentation in package & chocolate |
| Temper: | very good, medium shine |
| Snap: | loud & proud |
Aroma 8 / 10
loving floral/berry nose (heavy blackcurrent) w/ tad chemical / artifical marshmallow tones
Mouthfeel 10.7 / 15
| Texture: | soft |
| Melt: | very fast; limited distribution |
Flavor 24.3 / 50
taste & feel of compressed/chemically-bound cocoa powder -> palate stomping blackcurrent essence rings of too much jelly, against earthen back notes -> odd chemical finish
Quality 11.1 / 20
All flash; no substance. Zero balance... almost entirely extracted fruit. Overprocessing nullifies any great bean…the chocolate here an afterthought, without any distance / depth; just blackcurrent bitters on the tip. Valiantly tries to maintain structure... to no avail.