Some are calling it the Pumpy revolution of 2k16 as Scrumpy and Syncs are flying off the shelves simultaneously. Boasting a combination of great taste, easy drinkability and next level froth factor it’s no wonder Pumpy is taking over the vomit stained streets of Dunedin.
The origins of Pumpy arise from mistakenly adding Pulse to a cup of Scrumpy in an epic game of Rage Cage. Unfortunately it took a blow when Pulse was discontinued. However, not to fear as a hero arose to take its place. The humble Sync was deemed a suitable champion for it too contained the save level of alcohol while providing the necessary caffeine and guarana that allow a Scrumpy to be pumped up.
Before starting a night on Pumpy one must be prepared to light up the dance floor and cut shapes like there is no tomorrow, as this is the only guaranteed side effect of such a drink. It’s been deemed fondly by its most passionate fans as “the alcohol equivalent of shelving a pinger followed by smashing five Jager bombs in a row.” Not only that, but you must be prepared for people to be throwing themselves at you as your killer dance moves present what a superior specimen you are.
The Pumpy range comes in three flavours depending on which Scrumpy you choose to mix your Syncs with. A personal favourite is lemon, a drink which normally on its own is quite fowl suddenly becomes a bubbly delight I’ve grown to affectionately call L&Pumpy, due to its likeness to L&P.
At only 13.7 standard drinks for $19.99 it’s not the cheapest drink on the shelf, but the caffeine and sugar should be taken into account when making decisions for a big night out.
Its convenient size means that you can either opt to continuously add Sync to your Scrumpy as you drink, or you can pour the whole lot into a 2.25L coke bottle, which makes for a fantastically convenient container for a game of Possum.
Tasting notes: Sticky sweet, acidic as fuck
Dollars per standard: $1.46
Froth Level: 420/69