POPCORN SHED REVIEW

1. POPCORN SHED REVIEW It’s not every day (unfortunately) that you get asked to taste test a whole range of gourmet popcorn. Thankfully the artisans at Popcorn Shed sent me a big box of flavours for me to try. Popcorn Shed was started by Sam & Laura actually in a shed! There popcorn is handcrafted with all natural ingredients, and as you will see the focus is on new and interesting flavours. The popcorn comes in little snack packs and larger shed shaped boxes. It may come in a box but the thinking behind some of these flavours is definitely outside it. Take Sweet Cheesus for example, the name itself made me raise an eyebrow in wonderment. I will go through all the flavours below, and although some are more my taste than others, I am pleased to say that the popcorn itself is consistently high quality with a great texture throughout. Pop ‘n’ Choc Sweet buttery with a beautiful very slightly bitter rich dark chocolate aftertaste. Works very, very well and an interesting flavour combo if you’ve never tried chocolate popcorn… Remember and love cornflake cakes? This is like a posh version of them and all the better for it. Berry-licious Zingy, intense flavour of freeze dried raspberries married to a lovely chocolate flavour at the end of every mouthful Less buttery than most of the others here but it works as it gives lightness. I’m not a fan of fruity flavours in my treats, but I have to say I really, really enjoyed these. Highly recommended. Salted Caramel The salt/sweet hit seemed comes in waves, with toasted hint in the background. For me this was the one I was sure I would like the best before eating, but I have to say it ended up at the bottom of the pile. Flavours seemed a little disjointed to me, it was like mixing sweet/salt popcorn, a mouthful of one flavour and then the other. Some people love that but I’m not a fan.

2. Pecan Pie Mouth-watering pecan and maple syrup flavour with a high sweetness and depth of flavour. Basically it tastes just like pecan pie! Personally I can’t wait to get a pack of these and crush them up over vanilla ice-cream…Yum Butterly Nuts Sweetness with a nice peanut after taste these are really delicious. If you want peanut brittle flavour without the tooth cracking crunch this is one to try. It’s not too sweet either and the balance is great, working extremely well with the peanuty savouriness Say Cheese! Now here is one I was pleasantly surprise with. Cheesy popcorn, to me, sounds a little worrying…my concerns were dispelled by the first mouthful. There is definite flavour similar to a famous brand of cheese puffs, so if you like them and love popcorn dive into these…NOW! Sweet Cheesus I’ve already said the cheese theme threw up alarm bells with me, but cheesy AND sweet? This can’t work surely… Well I’m pleased to say it surely does! More buttery sweet than cheesy when you first start eating, there is a hint of that sweet cheese (as per the Say Cheese! above) aftertaste which lingers in your mouth. It’s actually very tasty and works well…A pleasant surprise considering my initially concerns. Popcorn Shed Sum Up All of the popcorn was tasty, interesting and I’ll put my money were my popcorn stuffed mouth is and will be going out to get more of my favourite flavours. This young, British business is a great example of how, if we trust in their expertise and push our preconceptions to one side, we can discover new, delicious flavour experiences and I’m all for that. If you are a popcorn fan (and let’s face it who isn’t?), seek out this exciting brand, find stockists here I promise whichever flavour you choose, I guarantee you will be more than pleasantly surprised. Remember to tell me about your favourite Popcorn Shed flavours in the comments below.