Mountain Dew Is Bringing Back a Flavor That's Been Shelved for More Than a Decade

 

Mountain Dew says its new release has been "highly requested" after spending more than a decade on the shelf. If you asked most people what Mountain Dew tastes like, you might not get a straight answer. That's because, though the original Mountain Dew taste is citrusy and sugary thanks to orange juice, corn syrup, and plenty of caffeine, these days the soda comes in tons of different varieties.

Mountain Dew Typhoon is back at the request of soda fans. It was first released in 2008 and hasn't been around since a limited release in 2011. It's a tropical punch flavor that will only be available at the Dew Store, which is a real thing that exists on this very internet.

The company has created new Mountain Dew flavors at restaurant chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, and Baja Blast is always on tap at Taco Bell. The brand has even experimented with product mash-ups like Mountain Dew Flamin' Hot, a spicy soda we tried and found to be delicious. 

Unlike the Mountain Dew flavors currently available at convenience stores and restaurants, Mountain Dew Typhoon will be a little harder to get your hands on. Thirsty fans who want to try this throwback drink will need to be a member of Dew HQ, the brand's rewards program that's free to join. Then, starting on June 1 (though some sources like Thrillist say noon on May 24), members of Dew HQ will be able to purchase single 16-ounce cans of Mountain Dew Typhoon from The Dew Store, which is currently mostly filled with clothing, gear, and other non-beverage items (via Chew Boom).