After 24 years, Pepsi has discontinued Sierra Mist. However, it seems to have been replaced by something very similar. The new Pepsi lemon-lime soda is called Starry, and we can tell you all about it, including what early reviewers are saying and whether you can get it in the UK.
They had a good thing going, but Pepsi has called quits with its Sierra Mist soda. After over 20 years the food and drink company have discontinued the fan-favorite drink. According to Newsweek, Sierra Mist was the 8th most popular soda drink, however, it couldn’t compete with its biggest competitor, Sprite, which ranked at 6. So, it seems like they’re about to try again with a new Pepsi lemon-lime soda, hoping that it “hits different.” Let’s just say that early reviews of Starry soda have been a little mixed.
What Is The New Pepsi Lemon Lime Soda?
Pepsi have seemingly replaced Sierra Mist with Starry soda, which is still a lemon-lime drink. According to the website, Starry “provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon line flavor.” The soda is available in both an original and sugar-free version, both of which are caffeine free.
The refreshed drink has already hit shelves, with the final days of Sierra Mist over. The branding of Starry is significantly different from the old drink, but it’s whether the taste is any different that fans care about.
What Is Starry Soda Like?
Early reviews of the new drink are in, and whilst some believe the drink is an improvement on its predecessor, others think it tastes the same. The more PR-inclined folk believe that it’s a clever stunt for Pepsi to help refresh the brand and to tempt curiosities.
Some immediately disliked it and called for Sierra Mist to return
The rebrand clearly worked on some. This customer had to find out what the new drink was.
As with anything, the new Pepsi lemon-lime soda got the meme treatment.
Clearly, the taste isn’t different enough to fool fans. Starry soda reviews may not be as positive as Pepsi hoped when discontinuing Sierra Mist.
Once again, memes are coming out in full force to react to the new Pepsi soda. We’re sure this is exactly what the brand hoped would happen.
That being said, there are definite fans of the new drink.
So, maybe a McDonald’s comparison wasn’t what Pepsi were aiming for with Starry soda, but it seems to have happened anyway. Hey, if it’s good business, it’s good business.
Can You Get Starry Soda In The UK?
Starry lemon-lime soda is not currently available in the UK. There don’t appear to be any plans for the soda to be sold in the UK any time soon.
However, Sierra Mist was available in some American candy stores in the UK, so it is possible that a similar situation will happen with the new Pepsi lemon-lime soda. For now, UK fans will just need to stick to the lemon and lime-flavored Pepsi, or stock up on 7up and Sprite.
The response seems very mixed towards Pepsi’s new soda. Fans of Sierra Mist can only hope that it returns one day. For now, however, Sierra Mist has been discontinued.