So, I’ve been seeing these Arizona Hard Green Tea cans around lately, and the bright colors and the promise of a boozy version of my favorite iced tea got me curious. I finally decided to grab a can and give it a shot. You know, for science and stuff.

First off, these cans are huge, 22 ounces! That’s a commitment, especially if you’re not sure you’ll like it. The price was a bit higher than the regular Arizona tea, which makes sense, it’s got alcohol after all. I heard the company doesn’t want to raise prices, and the chairman, Don Vultaggio, is all about keeping things affordable. Good on him, I guess.

I cracked open the can and took a whiff. It smelled, well, kind of weird. Not like the regular green tea at all. I took a sip, and yeah, it wasn’t what I expected. People online say that it has 5% alcohol, which is cool, and that it should taste like a mix of lemonade and iced tea, a classic combo. But this? This was different.

It was really malty, which I wasn’t into. And there was this strange aftertaste, some people say it’s like chocolate, but to me, it just tasted off. It reminded me a bit of Guinness, and not in a good way. I’ve heard the other flavors are better, so maybe it’s just this green tea one that’s a miss.

I tried to power through, thinking maybe it would grow on me, but nope. I ended up pouring most of it down the drain. What a waste! I really wanted to like it, especially since I’m a big fan of the regular Arizona Green Tea. It’s a real bummer.

I saw some people online saying to check eBay for it, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. At least not the green tea flavor. Maybe the other ones are better, but I’m not sure I’m willing to risk it after this experience.

My takeaway?

• Appearance: Big cans, bright colors, looks promising.
• Smell: Weird, not like regular green tea.
• Taste: Malty, strange aftertaste, not enjoyable.
• Overall: A big disappointment. Wouldn’t buy it again.

So yeah, that’s my experience with Arizona Hard Green Tea. It was a letdown, to say the least. If you’re curious, maybe try one of the other flavors, but definitely steer clear of the green tea one. You’ve been warned!