Uber smooth, and has a noticeably ‘woody’ flavor— slightly bolder than that of your typical paper/carton taste. It’s not off-putting, but it’s not flavorful enough to overcome (what I assume to be) the essence leeched from the packaging.
All tagged 4.0
Penn State Berkey Creamery Dr. Pete's Recovery Drink Chocolate
Less sweet than expected, and unfortunately marked by a damp cardboard-like soy protein flavor. I’ve certainly had worse, especially in the ‘recovery’ tranche, but given the high calorie nature, I’d much rather spend those on the normal Penn State chocolate milk.
Turkey Hill Low Fat Chocolate Milk
Searingly sweet, perhaps in an attempt to ameliorate the un-indulgent 1% milk fat base, but instead it draws too much attention and thwarts the likely good intentions. I’m no advocate for tasteless— but this would benefit from a ‘blanding.’
Weis Lowfat Chocolate Milk
Comes on strong and overstays its welcome. A searing, caramel-like sweetness bum-rushes the mouth in a desperate attempt for pancreatic conquest.
Our Family Low Fat Chocolate Milk
Lightly sweet and bland, with a starchy clinginess to the inside of your mouth— as though it's trying its best to hang on and impart some flavor “if only we had more time!!”— but fails remarkably in the end, cascading down the esophageal chasm never to be heard from again.
Vita 200% Chocolate Low Fat Milk
Strong cocoa flavor, but severely lacking accompaniment (creaminess, in particular) that could elevate the experience dramatically. Instead, you’ve got a watery-feeling boxed drink claiming ‘200% chocolate’— when the ingredients read: (1) water; (2) sugar; (3) milk solids; (4) cocoa powder…
Cowhead Premium Chocolate Milk
Definitely sweet and flavored— but what that ‘flavor’ is, is a bit of a mystery. It doesn’t venture confidently into the chocolate realm, but it's more of a fake-vanilla with a touch of malt.
Farmhouse Lowfat Chocolate Milk
Plays it straight down the middle, save for a sour rum-like note that has been fairly commonplace in Malaysian chocolate milk. The packaging is very inviting, but the contents don’t quite do it justice.
Marigold Chocolate Milk
Mild and uncontroversial in every respect. I wouldn’t brag about this being in my fridge, and nobody is likely to de-friend me on social media if they found out it was there. On the bright side, mediocrity makes the extremes much more interesting.
Nestle Milo Activ-Go (plastic)
Thicker, and thankfully more flavorful than the canned version. It’s still on the bland side of the ledger, but does a better job at emulating chocolate milk than other Milo manifestations, and it is fairly well balanced for what it is.
Dutch Lady Pure Farm Chocolate Milk
Similar to the 1L box version from a taste standpoint, but carries a stronger ‘sourness’ that becomes more reminiscent of ‘freezerburn’ taste, detracting a bit from the overall experience.
Ovaltine Nutritious Malted Milk Drink (Can)
Malty, chalky, but still decently satisfying considering the relatively low calorie content. The flavor washes out more quickly than the cartoned version, making the residual chalk more noticeable. In short, not bad for a canned drink.
Mizuho Choco Milk
Not terrible among the field of Taiwanese chocolate milk, but falls short of the global ‘average’ due to a chalky consistency that doesn't carry enough flavor and a creaminess that flirts and vanishes too quickly.
Sarah Farms Lowfat Chocolate Milk
Mild sweetness monopolizes the otherwise smooth experience. There’s a nicely thin and silky texture, but the flavor is largely uninteresting.
Fairlife Yup! Rich Chocolate Milk
Relatively thin and smooth texture dons the Fairlife / Yup signature flavor that most chocolate milk fans are well familiar with. It's sweet and finishes with an aftertaste that becomes increasingly unlike chocolate milk, dragging the overall experience a notch below median.
Working Cows Dairy Chocolate Milk
Wow- quite an interesting experience! It’s an odd combination of very thin (almost watery) and yet it carries a strong wild / grass-fed flavor that stands out. Its non-homogenous dark gray coloration really sets it apart as well. I usually reward uniqueness when it comes to the scores, but in this case, the flavor just isn’t what I’m looking for in a chocolate milk. That said, I will remember this product for a long time, and recommend chocolate milk lovers to give it the ol’ college try if you’re able.
Selection Chocolate Milk
Powdery feel straight away, and a decidedly boring sweet milky flavor that is light on cocoa and salt.
Bimbo Leche Nito Chocolate
Attractive coloration, flavor that’s reminiscent of sweet & salty caramel candy. It’s almost milky, but has a ‘thickened’ feeling that is a departure from natural.
Auchan Dessert à Boire Au Chocolat
Possibly the thickest thing I’ve ever tried to drink. It’s truly like pudding and would be better served in a dish with a spoon. The flavor is not bad at all— it’s very sweet and chocolaty and has an indulgent quality to it-- but as a ‘drink’— I think most people would gag at the viscosity.
Bounty
Pale, smooth, lightly sweet and decently coconutty. There’s no identifiable chocolate flavor (the Bounty candy bar is chocolate-covered), so it tastes like watered-down coconut milk, which is still pretty good. But as a chocolate milk, this is not to be taken seriously.