May 15, 2026 17:00:00

I tried 'Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola,' a refreshing drink perfect for early summer, which adds sweet and sour acerola to Calpis Soda.

Asahi Soft Drinks has released a limited-edition Calpis Soda with

acerola flavor, ' Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola, ' which will be available for a limited time starting May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday). It is said to feature the sweet and sour taste of acerola and the refreshing fizz of carbonation, so I tried it to see what it tastes like.

'Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola' will be released for a limited time starting May 5th. A seasonal 'Calpis Soda' with acerola flavor.
https://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/company/newsrelease/2026/pick_0428.html

This is what the packaging for 'Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola' looks like.

The fruit juice content is 1%.

The ingredients are high-fructose corn syrup, acerola juice, skim milk powder, and lactic acid bacteria beverage.

The calorie content per bottle is 27kcal per 100ml. Converted to a 500ml bottle, that's 135kcal.

As soon as I poured it into a glass, the carbonation fizzed and popped. The liquid was a pale pink color, like a mixture of the white of Calpis and the vibrant red of acerola.

Upon tasting it, I found that the milky flavor of Calpis Soda was enhanced by the crisp, sweet and sour taste of acerola, giving the drink a whole new level of freshness. The moderate carbonation also contributed to the refreshing feeling, making it the perfect Calpis Soda for the increasingly warm early summer.

The suggested retail price for 'Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola' is 216 yen (tax included), and it will be available at retail stores nationwide from May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday). At the time of writing, it was also available on Amazon.co.jp for 2798 yen for a pack of 24 (approximately 117 yen per bottle).

Amazon.co.jp: Calpis Calpis Soda Tropical Acerola 500ml x 24 bottles [Asahi Beverages]: Food, Beverages & Alcohol