Ginger beer-flavoured potato chip released in Australia sparks debate—what's your take on it?
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In a surprising twist of culinary innovation, Kettle, a popular snack brand, has released a new potato chip flavour that has divided Australians.
The new flavour? Bundaberg Ginger Beer. Yes, you read that right. One of Australia's most beloved beverages has been transformed into a snack, and consumer reactions are as varied as they are passionate.
The new Bundaberg Ginger Beer flavoured Kettle chips were spotted by a surprised shopper last November 14, who took to social media to share their discovery, captioning a photo of the chips with, 'Which one of you [...] made this happen?'
This sparked a flurry of responses, with some Aussies defending the unusual flavour combination as 'tasty' while others were less convinced.
'They taste absolutely phenomenal,' one enthusiastic supporter wrote.
'That sounds mint, I'd love to try some,' another chimed in.
'I enjoyed them, a bit of a shock if you weren't expecting the flavour though as it's quite intense,' a third person added.
'They're surprisingly good, just a hint of ginger,' a fourth person commented.
'They're really good, I'll be sad when the limited run ends,' another said.
However, not everyone was on board with the ginger beer-flavoured chips.
'I saw this yesterday and couldn't believe it was a thing,' one person said.
'They were so concerned over whether they could that they never stopped to consider if they should,' a third wrote.
'I can't do it. I bought the cinnamon doughnut Twisties, they hurt me so bad,' another said.
The price point of the chips was another point of contention. At $6 per bag, some commenters hesitated to try the new flavour.
'I'm curious, but not $6 a bag curious,' one said.
'I only bought them when I saw them on special at the servo for $3.50, tasted alright,' another wrote.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, the company behind the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer, was established in Central Queensland in 1960. The company began exporting its fermented soft drinks overseas in the late 1980s, and is now sold around the globe.
The Ginger Beer flavour of Kettle potato chips will be available in all major Australian supermarkets for a limited time.
The Evolution of Snack Flavours in Australia
The release of Bundaberg Ginger Beer flavoured chips is just the latest in a long line of innovative snack flavours that have hit Australian shelves. From Vegemite and cheese-flavoured Shapes to lamington-flavoured chips, Aussie snack companies have never shied away from pushing the boundaries of taste.
These unique flavours are often released as limited-edition products, creating a sense of urgency among consumers to try them before they disappear. This marketing strategy has proven successful time and again, with many Australians eager to taste the latest and most unusual snack flavours.
Whether you're a fan of these innovative flavours or not, one thing is for sure—they certainly make snack time more interesting!
So, what do you think, members? Are you excited to try these new ginger beer-flavoured chips, or is it a step too far? Let us know in the comments below.
The new flavour? Bundaberg Ginger Beer. Yes, you read that right. One of Australia's most beloved beverages has been transformed into a snack, and consumer reactions are as varied as they are passionate.
The new Bundaberg Ginger Beer flavoured Kettle chips were spotted by a surprised shopper last November 14, who took to social media to share their discovery, captioning a photo of the chips with, 'Which one of you [...] made this happen?'
This sparked a flurry of responses, with some Aussies defending the unusual flavour combination as 'tasty' while others were less convinced.
Kettle introduced a new chips flavour. Credit: Reddit
'They taste absolutely phenomenal,' one enthusiastic supporter wrote.
'That sounds mint, I'd love to try some,' another chimed in.
'I enjoyed them, a bit of a shock if you weren't expecting the flavour though as it's quite intense,' a third person added.
'They're surprisingly good, just a hint of ginger,' a fourth person commented.
'They're really good, I'll be sad when the limited run ends,' another said.
However, not everyone was on board with the ginger beer-flavoured chips.
'I saw this yesterday and couldn't believe it was a thing,' one person said.
'They were so concerned over whether they could that they never stopped to consider if they should,' a third wrote.
'I can't do it. I bought the cinnamon doughnut Twisties, they hurt me so bad,' another said.
The price point of the chips was another point of contention. At $6 per bag, some commenters hesitated to try the new flavour.
'I'm curious, but not $6 a bag curious,' one said.
'I only bought them when I saw them on special at the servo for $3.50, tasted alright,' another wrote.
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, the company behind the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer, was established in Central Queensland in 1960. The company began exporting its fermented soft drinks overseas in the late 1980s, and is now sold around the globe.
The Ginger Beer flavour of Kettle potato chips will be available in all major Australian supermarkets for a limited time.
The Evolution of Snack Flavours in Australia
The release of Bundaberg Ginger Beer flavoured chips is just the latest in a long line of innovative snack flavours that have hit Australian shelves. From Vegemite and cheese-flavoured Shapes to lamington-flavoured chips, Aussie snack companies have never shied away from pushing the boundaries of taste.
These unique flavours are often released as limited-edition products, creating a sense of urgency among consumers to try them before they disappear. This marketing strategy has proven successful time and again, with many Australians eager to taste the latest and most unusual snack flavours.
Whether you're a fan of these innovative flavours or not, one thing is for sure—they certainly make snack time more interesting!
So, what do you think, members? Are you excited to try these new ginger beer-flavoured chips, or is it a step too far? Let us know in the comments below.
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