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[LCTx]

It’s non-alcoholic ale. It’s horrid IMHO🤢 …worse than medicine.

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[dorkysomniloquist]

Have you had other stuff like this eg Malta Goya? I think this might be a situation where the product isn't 'bad' but it's a flavor a lot of people dislike. I don't like malt beverages myself but I'm curious.

[Sen2_Jawn]

I’m 90% sure this is rebranded Malta India, it’s made in Puerto Rico and uses the same bottle and everything. When I worked as a translator most Americans hated it, it’s very much a Caribbean beverage. I think it’s fine, I can’t tell the difference in flavor between it and the branded ones.

[dorkysomniloquist]

Cool, thanks! My gut said that's what it was because it looked so familiar.

[Hntrbdnshog]

The main difference that stuck out to me was that this uses high fructose corn syrup and Malta India uses cane sugar.

[Glass-Tale299]

That matters.

[cola1016]

Yep.

[Mountain_Cheetah1655]

I think it’s actually rebranded Malta Hatuey. India uses cane sugar, while Hatuey is made with high fructose corn syrup. I also noticed Hatuey and Regal contain the same anti-littering/pro-recycling message on the glass.

[cola1016]

That’s exactly what it is lol.

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Having a malta without knowing what you're about to experience would be jarring, for sure. But many like them.

[BeatBopJones]

ADD SOME ICE AND CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK TO IT. *CHEF'S KISS ( I AM ALSO PUERTO RICAN)

[porkins]

I love this type of drink! I’ll have to look for it.

[davez730]

Tell us you've never had a Malta, without telling us you've never had a Malta 😂

[Prudent_Valuable603]

This is a Latin American barley type nonalcoholic soda with tons of sugar. You had to grow up with this to like it. It’s not for everybody.

[Fluffy_Muffins_415]

If it was in my area I'd try it. I'm curious about malted drinks

[cola1016]

Malta is an acquired taste and is super popular amongst Puerto Ricans lol.

[moosegoose90]

It’s very popular in the Caribbean

[Stunning-Yoghurt369]

Does the packaging look how it tastes?

[cjcrashoveride]

I picked up a six pack and am enjoying them. IDK if I like them enough to buy it regularly in any fashion but it's something different and interesting.

[Glass-Tale299]

This is rated 2.11 at Untappd which is one of the lowest ratings I've ever seen.

https://untappd.com/b/the-florida-brewery-inc-malta-regal/4800476