3.9 out of 5

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I think Grillos are one of the more overrated pickles.  I think they are a good pickle, maybe even a great pickle, and wont take away from what they have brought to this world that I love so much.  But there are better options out there if you can find a place that has enough shelf space in the refrigerated pickle section to sell more than just Grillo’s or Claussen….. Just sayin’ … That being said this pickle has the right amount of heat for a hot spear.  It’s enjoyable and you don’t miss the heat or want less of it its in that real sweet spot.  Now this is not advertised as a garlic dill but there is an over abundance of full garlic cloves floating around in the bottom of this stupid plastic jar.  Your crunch factor is what you want with a minimal “limp zone”. Compared to the regular version these hot pickles don’t come covered in dill weed to the level of the classic pickle and as a result you have a more balanced dill flavor that complements the hot and garlic quite well.  Fuck this stupid plastic container, but thank you for the always fresh refrigerated pickles.