I prefer hammer gels. I think the gels are just something that you need to get used to eating. The very first time I tried one, ugh, I thought it was gross. I tried it again and it got easier. Now, I enjoy the taste. My favorite flavors of Hammer are...Raspberry, Banana, and Expresso (for the caffiene). DH loves the apple cinnamon (maybe that's what you had?). I really think it's something that you just get used to.

If you do a froogle search for Hammer Gel Sampler or Hammer Gel Variety, you can find some online stores that offer multiple flavors (or Gu Variety). Or, you can just go to your lbs and try a new one each time