Live Real Farms Dairy and Almond Milk Blend Chocolate

Strange upfront sweetness that reminds me of sunblock— which, don’t get me wrong, has a pleasant, coconutty smell— and to an extent, this is how I’d imagine it would taste (though I’m sure it’d be much worse in actuality; please don’t attempt). The texture is consistent, though under-creamy, and the cocoa flavor is trumped by nutty interference and early strong sweetness. I applaud the innovation (50-50 cow/almond milk blend), but wonder if/how this is intended to last beyond a summer fling.

Organic Valley Ultra Chocolate Milk

Refreshingly unsweet, with a heft that would suggest more flavor than it actually carries. There’s a bit of an aftertaste that is a departure from ‘milky’ or ‘chocolaty’ but overall, its focus on cocoa (without a sugary crutch) is unique and honorable.

Mt. Crawford Creamery Chocolate Milk

Absolutely divinely creamy-yet-milky-thin base— but it drinks a little too quickly— in part due to the delicious cream flavor, but also due to the fact that you’ll be searching for flavor. If the cocoa were stepped up significantly, this would be among elite company.

The Reedsville Creamery Chocolate Milk

Luxurious creamline milk with generous amounts of cocoa flavor, lending itself to a mature, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion. Each sip ends with a buttery kiss (less messy than it reads) which acts as both a ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re welcome’ at the same time.

Jackson Farms Chocolate Milk

A chocolate milk that gets everything right- it’s powerfully chocolaty, strongly but appropriately sweet, and built on a delicious foundation of creamy girth that just ‘feels’ right. Anyone who even remotely likes chocolate, milk, or both is sure to LOVE this.

Kreider Farms Lowfat Chocolate Milk

Very prominent cocoa flavor that leans ‘earthy’— and very strongly powdery / chalky feel, that leans….’earthy.’ No issues with the taste— it’s also rather salty that curbs any potential aftertaste woes, but the texture feels too thick for its britches, and the residue-laden end state is reminiscent of the fortified protein drink genre.