While we're not typically big fans of the word "zesty", we do have to acknowledge it as an important term in world of pickles. It means they have some garlic and heat - and that's how we like them. The Vlasic zesty dill was our pickle of choice - that is until we started making our own. Get the recipe here: http://menuinprogress.com/2010/08/homemade-zesty-dill-pickles.html