This is the Suntory Craft Boss Cafe Soda Acerola & Lemon, containing 1% juice from lemon and acerola.

The beverage presented with a translucent salmon-pink hue and a fresh sweet–tart aroma suggestive of red fruit and mild citrus. Carbonation sat at a moderate level, offering lift without overwhelming the palate. Chilled, the opening delivered clear notes of sweet–tart red cherries, bright but not sharp. The mid-palate shifted into a gentle citrus profile, where the lemon contributed brightness while the acerola lent a soft tropical nuance. The finish carried a crisper apple-like sweetness that rounded out the fruit profile before the bubbles cut through the residual sweetness, leaving a clean, lightly fruity aftertaste. The overall expression held enough body to feel substantial, yet remained light and refreshing without slipping into thinness.

Overall, a well-balanced and approachable fruit soda with a refreshing progression from cherry to citrus to apple, suited to warm weather or any moment requiring a gentle lift.

This Suntory Craft Boss Cafe Soda Acerola & Lemon contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.