Sour Strips Wild Cherry
Sour Strips Wild Cherry brings the viral sour-candy phenomenon to the snack aisle: chewy wild-cherry candy strips coated in a sour-sweet sanded finish, from the Sour Strips brand founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning. The brand's first launch reportedly sold 20,000 bags in its first hour, and Hershey's acquired the company in November 2024. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Product: Sour candy strips — wild cherry flavor
- Brand: Sour Strips (founded 2019 by Maxx Chewning; a Hershey's brand since November 2024)
- Style: Chewy strips with a sour/sweet sanded coating — "sour candy that doesn't suck"
- Also in the line: Apple, Pink Lemonade, Rainbow, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry
The Sour Candy That Broke the Internet
Sour Strips started as a creator's side project and became a candy-aisle fixture: chewy strips, a genuinely tart sanded coating, and flavors that actually taste like the fruit on the bag. Wild Cherry is one of the core lineup flavors alongside Apple, Pink Lemonade, Rainbow, Blue Raspberry and Strawberry. Since Hershey's bought the brand in late 2024, distribution has only grown — but the recipe's pucker-first attitude hasn't changed.
Flavor Notes
Bold wild-cherry flavor — dark, juicy and unmistakably cherry — wrapped in the brand's signature sour-sweet sanding. The chew is soft and satisfying, and the sour hit lands first before settling into sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Straight from the bag, obviously. They're a movie-night and road-trip staple, and the resealable peg bag is built for sharing — or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Sour Strips candy?
Sour Strips, founded in 2019 by Maxx Chewning and acquired by The Hershey Company in November 2024.
What flavors do Sour Strips come in?
Wild Cherry plus Apple, Pink Lemonade, Rainbow, Blue Raspberry and Strawberry.
Are Sour Strips really sour?
Yes — that's the point. The sanded coating delivers a real tart punch before the sweetness comes through.
Where can I buy Sour Strips Wild Cherry online?
Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
Sour done right — grab Sour Strips Wild Cherry online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.