QUICK REVIEW: Burger King American Brewhouse King

Burger King American Brewhouse King

What is it?

Move over Meat Mountain. Take a hike Most American Thickburger. Flamethrower Grillburger? You might as well qualify for the kids menu now.

Just in time for the post-Independence Day afterglow, Burger King has graced us all with one of the most monstrous fast food burgers in history: a half-pound, all beef mega-sandwich topped with crispy onions, American cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, bacon and a hearty, proprietary “tavern sauce” — all culminating in a 1,500 calorie-plus, Budweiser-co-branded, grub-on-the-go Goliath.

How is it?

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Well, not that it’s all that surprising, but by golly, this newfangled American Brewhouse King is quite filling. Unless you’re a competitive eater or something, this huge honkin’ hamburger is almost sure to put you in a food coma, and truth be told, I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the whole thing was.

Even factoring out the gimmicky pseudo-beer-flavored queso (which I still found quite tantalizing), you’ve got a solid fast food burger here, in which all of the ingredients gel quite well together. It may be nothing more than a shameless novelty, but as far as shameless novelties go, it’s certainly one of the more unironically enjoyable to come down the fast food chutes in quite some time.

Is there anything else I need to know?

You can quibble over a few details (I thought the crispy onion bits were too small and too sporadically sprinkled), but for the most part, you are getting a pretty good (if not somewhat overpriced) burger.

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Of course, the usual Burger King caveats do apply; considering this thing packs in almost a full day’s worth of sodium and has about half a dozen viscous fluids dripping out of it, you’d be well-advised to keep both a cold drink and a couple of napkins nearby at all times.

Conclusion:

As a tongue-in-cheek, “yeah, we KNOW how unhealthy we’re being on purpose” summertime splurge, this is astonishingly tasty. Unlike some of the other seasonal gimmick foods making the rounds these days, the American Brewhouse King actually has consumer value beyond being another “experiential” event food tailor-made for the Instagram set.

Calorie overload or not, there’s no denying Burger King crafted a hedonistically yummy fast food artery-clogger with this one; give it a try if you’re an adventurous sort, but be prepared to do a LOT of overtime on the treadmill afterward.?

Purchased Price: $6/29
Size: N/A
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 1,550 calories, 136 grams of fat, 47 grams of saturated fat, 8 grams of trans fat, 805 milligrams of cholesterol, 1,820 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of sugar, and 134 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/9/2018

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Farm Rich 2 Pizza Halves Pepperoni

Farm Rich 2-Pizza Halves Pepperoni

Farm Rich 2 Pizza Halves Supreme

Farm Rich 2-Pizza Halves Supreme

Farm Rich 2 Pizza Halves Three Meat

Farm Rich 2-Pizza Halves Three Meat

Farm Rich 2 Pizza Halves Four Cheese

Farm Rich 2-Pizza Halves Four Cheese

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Pace Taco Complete Taco Meat Filling  Jalapeno and Original

Pace Taco Complete Taco Meat Filling (Jalapeno and Original)

(Spotted by Alyson L at Giant.)

Safeway Signature Select Prosciutto  Arugula Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Prosciutto & Arugula Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Pesto  Fresh Mozzarella Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Spicy Salami  Honey Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Spicy Salami & Honey Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Gotta Luv Meat Artisan Pizza

Safeway Signature Select Gotta Luv Meat Artisan Pizza

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Great Value Simmer Sauces  White Chili Starter and Garlic Stroganoff

Great Value Simmer Sauces (White Chili Starter and Garlic Stroganoff)

Great Value Simmer Sauces  Spinach Alfredo and Vodka

Great Value Simmer Sauces (Spinach Alfredo and Vodka)

(Spotted by Carla at Walmart.)

Heluva Good Dip Limited Edition Dill Pickle

Heluva Good Dip Limited Edition Dill Pickle

(Spotted by Dorothy at Giant Eagle.)

Country Boy Gator Alligator Nuggets and Filet of Alligator  Version 4

Country Boy Gator Alligator Nuggets and Filet of Alligator – Version 4

Sea Best and Great Value Frog Legs

Sea Best and Great Value Frog Legs

These are definitely not new products, but I want to point out two things. 1. Holy crap! Alligator meat is expensive! 2. If you look at the frog legs photo, you’ll see at the top of it that Walmart also sells Great Value Frog Legs. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Dannon Oikos Triple Zero Orange Creme Blended Greek Yogurt

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Dannon Oikos Triple Zero Orange Creme Blended Greek Yogurt

Google tells me these have been out for a while, but I posted them because I’ve never seen the same yogurt offered in two different containers. (Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs and Robbie at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King Frozen Fanta Orange and Frosted Frozen Fanta Orange

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Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

Burger King is now offering two new beverages to cool down your citrus-loving taste buds — the Frozen Fanta Orange and Frosted Frozen Fanta Orange, which is the orange frozen beverage combined with soft serve. Both are available for a limited time at participating locations.

The Frosted version hs 180 calories, 2 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 44 grams of carbohydrates, 42 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

A medium un-Frosted one has 130 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 55 milligrams of sodium, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 34 grams of sugar, and 1 grams of protein.

If you’ve cooled yourself down with either one, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Burger King’s website.)

SPOTTED AT THE 2018 SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW (SAVORIES EDITION)

Spotted on Shelves is showing off what was in the aisles at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show (FFS) in New York City. I scoped out new products from familiar brands and interesting things from up-and-coming companies.

As is the nature of trade shows like this, I was plied with free samples and the occasional tote bag. This did not affect what was chosen to appear in this column or my opinions of the products, but it did affect my waistline.

Are you a savory? Love anything salty, meaty, smoky or spicy? The Fancy Food Show had loads of new and future products that will push your umami button.

Bantam Bagels Egg Bites (Original, Swiss Cheddar Garden Veggie, Pepper Jack Chipotle, and Gruyere Onion Thyme)

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Shark Tank alum Bantam Bagels are introducing a new line of their signature mini bagel balls with an egg & cheese filling instead of their regular cream cheese. A hearty thanks from all the cream cheese haters like myself! These came out of the toaster oven with a thick crust, the inside was soft and chewy and the filling was silky and cheesy. I had the original, so it was a simple flavor profile – bagel, egg, cheese. I will definitely be trying the other flavors when they hit shelves.

Available exclusively in Target starting in July, wider distribution to follow.

Stonewall Kitchen / Legal Sea Foods collaboration (House Tartar Sauce, House Cocktail Sauce, and Signature Salad Dressing)

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I didn’t sample these, but seafood lovers might want to be on the lookout for these next year. Stonewall Kitchen is teaming up with Legal Sea Foods, the Boston-based restaurant chain / online fishmonger (had to slip that word in – it delights me) to bring their signature sauces to the home market.

Coming in 2019.

Holy Smoke Smoked Olive Oil

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At first taste, this is just a good olive oil. After a few seconds, a subtle smoky aroma sneaks in. Surprising but pleasant.

Available now at select grocery stores.

Tio Gazpacho Chilled Soups (Clasico, Verde, De Sol, Maiz, and Rosado)

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Cold soup in a bottle. Sounds like the beginning of an elaborate prank, but these were tasty and could be a handy (and healthy) lunch-on-the-go. I liked that this isn’t just gazpacho, it’s five different gazpachos that were all very different. The watermelon cilantro cayenne was the standout flavor for me.

Available now in select Whole Foods, Walmart, Kings and Amazon.

Field Trip Spicy Apple Buffalo Style All Natural Chicken Bites

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I’ve never had Buffalo wings in my life, yet somehow I know what that sauce tastes like. These chicken jerky bites definitely tasted like Buffalo sauce, but weren’t super-hot. The apple dropped a mellowing sweetness into the mix. If you’re a wing fan, these are a good snack to keep around for when the craving hits you.

Available in the next few months at supermarkets and drugstores nationally.

Den’s Hot Dogs with Mild Chili, Pineapple Chutney, Tomato and Onions, Sweet Relish, or Sauerkraut.

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I’ve always been sheepish to admit I like microwave hot dogs, but I’ve been vindicated by the Fancy Food Show! Den’s Hot Dogs are frozen and come with a bun and condiments already in place. Just nuke ‘em for a minute and you’re ready to go. Is this the end of the dreaded 10 hot dogs/ 8 buns math conundrum?

I sampled the pineapple chutney-covered dog, and it was pretty good! The bun ends up steamed and a little on the soft side for my taste (I’m a crusty bread person) but the hot dog itself was plump and had nice texture & flavor. They have novelty appeal, but would be great to have on hand when a fleeting ‘dog urge hits you.

Available now online, coming to QVC soon and testing at Walmarts in Texas & Florida this fall.

Pure Bred Idiot Hot Sauce Roulette and Hot Sauce

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The most fun booth at the show was the Ass Kickin’ Hot Sauce. I love this brand’s packaging and sense of humor. Their latest product is a hot sauce roulette game. 12 hot sauces of increasingly masochistic heat levels with a spinner.

I did not sample this product, as I’m a lily-livered hot sauce coward, but if you’re a daredevil with desensitized taste buds, this could be a hoot! And if you want to cut to the chase, just buy the bottle of #12, Pure Bred Idiot Hot Sauce.

Available now at Cost Plus World Market, Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, Amazon and select specialty retailers and gourmet shops.

Happi Foodi Frozen Foods (Chicken & Dumplings, Barbacoa Mac & Please, Mozzarella and Green Chili Arepas, Buffalo Chicken Avocado Egg Rolls, Tostones with Fruit Salsa, Tequila Lime Chicken, Skewerless Kabobs, and Cuban Egg Rolls)

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This is a brand-spanking-new frozen food line from the makers of WaffleWaffle. Their Cuban Egg Rolls were on hand for sampling. I generally don’t like hot ham & cheese, but I thought it was a solid product and the crust was well-executed. I’d like to try the other products in this line.

Exclusively available in Walmarts starting in October, wider distribution to follow.

COMING SOON: International Delight Oreo Coffee Creamer

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Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

When International Delight put out an Oreo Iced Coffee, I imagined an Oreo-flavored coffee creamer wouldn’t be far behind. Well, here we are universe. We can now add a bit of liquid Oreo to our liquid caffeine.

According to International Delight representatives, the product will begin shipping on July 9th to grocery and mass market retailers nationwide.

International Delight’s Oreo Coffee Creamer will be available in a 32-ounce bottle with a suggested retail price of $3.29.

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