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08/30/10 Killer Buzz
08/29/10 Provita energy shot. 42 grams of protein!
08/25/10 666 energy Lucifers Lemonade
08/22/10 Sentinel Vigilant energy
08/19/10 Rip It F bomb
08/16/10 Red Strike Sugar Free
08/12/10 E6 6 hour energy shots. 4 flavors
08/11/10 Pit bull energy bar Peanut Caramel Crunch
08/10/10 Monster Import Light
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Killer Buzz energy drink
You know it is not very often that I actually get my hands on an energy drink with something new in it. I was pretty excited to get my hands on this one for sure. Killer Buzz contains GHAA otherwise known as Giant Hornet Amino Acids. No they don’t actually grind up Giant Hornets and mix them in your drink (that would be cool though) but instead create the same amino acid combo as found in the secretions of the larvae of the Asian Giant Hornet. The adult Hornets live off of these secretions. The Asian Giant Hornet is also lovingly referred to as the Yak killer hornet. This “Hornet juice” is supposed to have endurance functionality for humans. So this is supposed to give you long lasting energy.
Packaging: Nice 16 oz can that is a gloss white on the front and lime green on the back. I like the green Killer Buzz logo on the front. Can’t really tell it is a KB but it looks cool. I think between the fonts used and the logo this is a pretty nice package. Grade B-
Slogan: “Sustain the Buzz’ is the slogan on the can and I like it. It is brand specific and unique. It gets the idea across that the energy is long lasting. Grade B
Taste: Popping the top I get the scent of classic energy drink. Pouring it in a cup it comes out a golden color with a medium carbonation. Tasting it comes across as a mix of RB and Monster. It is apply and sweet as well as having some citrus and candy in it. It is very tart and very drinkable with no after taste or bitterness. I could see me drinking this on a regular basis if it was available. Grade B- for taste
Kick/ingredients. Ok so I been getting only 4 to 5 hours of sleep for like the last 7 days and I am hella tired today. I drink this entire can and waited. I got so alertness going and it woke me up a bit in about 15 minutes. It was a medium level boost with no jitters. I was not bouncing around or anything but I was awake and able to function at my normal level even though I was so sleep deprived. The buzz lasted about 3 hours and them I went down like a sickly yak being nailed by a swarm of Giant Hornets. It was a pretty big crash. So what is in this drink? 200 mg Caffeine, 2000 mg Taurine, a small dose of B vitamins, and the Giant Hornet amino acid blend which contains 17 different amino acids. You get this with 230 calories, 55 grams of carbs and 54 grams of sugar. It is sweetened with sugar and dextrose. Grade C+ for kick/ingredients.
Web presence: The site at killerbuzz.com is a fairly good site. It’s easy to navigate and provides good ingredients information along with photos, events, and more. There is no store though and really not much content. I like the ingredients info but overall the grade is C for web presence
Recap:
Ok so I did not get the “Sustained Buzz” this drink promises. I did get some energy though and it tasted pretty good. If I had more I would try this drink before a long bike ride to access its endurance properties. It a decent tasting energy drink in a nice looking can. It does contain the unique GHAA but still that does not set it apart from your average energy drink. If you get the chance try a can and let me know what you think!
Pump it up until you can feel it
Provita Protein Energy
Ok so I started going to the gym a few weeks ago instead of my usual bike riding. This was not new for me as there was a time I lifted weights 5 to 6 days a week years ago. 1 thing I like is that this will allow me to better review a lot of the energy products aimed at the gym. One of the newest ones I came across is this Provita. Somehow they jammed 42 grams of protein into a 2.9 oz energy shot. Heck most full size protein drinks don’t have this much protein. Let’s see what it is all about
Packaging: They start of with a 2.9 oz shiny black shot bottle. This is similar to some of the shots from Monster and Rockstar shots as far as being tall and black instead of the typical 2 oz white plastic bottle. The bottle has a nice wrap on it with pertinent info all on the front. Energy in big letter, 42 g protein, in big letters, and 6 hour are all there to see easily. Somehow it all fits nicely and does not look cluttered. Good job in letting people know what this product is in one quick glance. Grade B
Slogans: Closest I could find was” It’s the energy you want combined with the nutrition that you need” Not a lot of fun and I had to dig some but still pretty good. Grade C+
Taste ect: Ok so I am a bit scared. I mean how do you get that much protein in a shot? I open the lid and take a whiff. It smells like protein, vitamin ,and cherries. I pour some in a shot glass and it comes out a very thick red liquid. I drink down half the bottle and it taste like sour cherries and protein. It’s not bitter and the finish is very tart. I’m not going to say it is delicious but I am surprised it tastes as good as it does. I have had much worse shots that were not packed with all this stuff in them. You might want to wash it down with a swallow of water just because it is so thick but not because it taste bad. I think they did the best they could with all the protein, energy ingredients, and vitamins. It taste better than most protein bars I have tried also. Grade C for taste
Kick/Ingredients: So I drank the shot 30 minutes before I would get to the gym. I was just getting off of work and figured the energy would last me a couple of hours and get me through my workout. I was wrong. This shot delivered a good 5 hours of strong energy. I drove to the gym (wired), worked out with a lot of energy, then I did some yard work followed by picking up around the house. This was a really good buzz that was easily above your average shot. I was not jittery but it was an intense buzz that stayed intense until the end. There was no crash. Don’t drink this if you plan on going to bed soon. This shot is powered by Caffeine(undisclosed but I think around 150 to 200 mg), Taurine, a big dose of B vitamins and also A, C, E, D, and a bunch of minerals. Then there is is the 42 grams of protein. This all comes with 170 calores and no fat, carbs, or sugar. It is sweetened with Sucralose and Ace K. 1 thing that baffles me is that they list L-Tryptophan in the ingredients list which is not something usually in energy products. I give it a grade of B+ for kick/ingredients. Good energy and nutrition
Web presence: The site at provitaenergy.com is a pretty decent site. It has some got products info, a store, and a Faq. Nothing super fancy but informative and easy to navigate. Grade B
Recap:
Ok so I am really impressed with this shot all around. It has a good strong kick that last, taste ok, provides a lot of nutrients, and delivers a ton of protein. I like that you don’t have to consume a large drink like you usually do with protein drinks. It also requires no refrigeration until you open it with is another reason it is better than your average protein drink. I also like that it is sugar and carb free. I can say I think you should give this shot a try. They also have protein shots for relaxing and slimming as well as one that is just for protein alone. I think this is a ground breaking product that deserves some attention. Try it and let me know what you think.
I'm standin' in the shade and I'm sellin' lemonade
666 Energy Drink Lucifer’s lemonade (Sugar Free)
So a while back I tried the 666 Virgin Sacrifice cherry energy shot/drink. I was impressed. It was made with real sugar and had a good kick. But what about people who want to go to hell with a slim figure. I mean who wants to be overweight in hell anyway. It is hot down there. So here we have Lucifer’s lemonade which is sugar free. Will it be as good as the full sugar 666 drink?
Packaging: Same nice big 4 oz plastic bottle. This one has a yellow label with the 666 logo being in red. I think this really works well as a color combination. It really pops and somehow looks even more evil than the other 666 energy drink. Grade B
Slogan: So this time I have a different slogan from their website. “Get some evil in ya” is one awesome slogan. It is drink specific and fun as hell. It looks cool on a t-shirt and is less offensive than the other slogan so you can wear it more places. Grade A
Taste: So I twist off the lid and get a nice lemonade scent. Pouring some in a glass it comes out a pale pink liquid. I take a sip and it really has a nice lemonade taste. Not lemon but lemonade. It is not too sweet or sour but it taste really good tart lemonade flavor. This drink would be refreshing even in the lake of fire. Of course you don’t have to go to hell to enjoy it but being somewhere hot will make you really enjoy this smooth taste. Grade A-
Kick/Ingredients: So I drank this down pretty quick so I could really feel the effects. In the usual 15 minutes it got me going good. I had a ton of non jittery energy. The last 2 hours of work flew by as I jammed out on some metal( I think I even threw a few devil horns) and got my work done supernatural speed. I was going to the gym after work and I was worried that by 5 pm I might run out of steam and just go home instead. Thanks to Lucifer and his lemonade shot though I did a double workout with energy to spare. I got a solid 4 hours of evil energy with no crash at the end. So what is in this shot? 200 mg Caffeine and a crap load of B vitamins ranging from 100% dv to 4166% dv. It comes in with 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 sugar. It is sweetened with sucralose. Grade B for kick/ingredients
Web Presence: Like I said before the site at 666energy.com is a fairly nice site. You won’t find a super fancy site full of multi media contet but you will get a site that gives you fun campiness and good product info. Then you have a store and news and a section called Sincest. They also have a Facebook and a Twitter. Check it all out for some good fun. Grade B-
Recap:
So really I think this shot is a notch above the full sugar version at least in taste. It delivers a good strong caffeine kick with no crash as well. So even if you don’t like Satan and don’t plan a trip across the river Styx anytime soon I think you need to give this shot a try. It is tasty and strong and if you are of age it makes a damn good mixer to boot.
I stand alone
Vigilant
Just a quick note. This can was from an early run and the company has told me it was reformulated. I have a can on the way which should taste better. Watch for an update soon.
Sentinel Vigilant energy
Quite a while back I got some samples from Jump Beverages. I reviewed their Recon Coffee Cola right away and was impressed. Their other drinks kind of got lost in the shuffle ( ie my huge stash of drinks). Then the other day I got a request from a reader to review Sentinel. So I went back the stash and after a while I found it. Lets see if it as good as the recon was.
Packaging: Pretty similar to the package Recon came in. Slim 12 oz camo can. It has a nice military look to it. I like the fonts and logo and the clean overall look. There is not a lot of clutter but it is clear this is an energy drink. Grade B
Slogan: I guess you could go with “Vigilant Energy” although I am not sure if it is part of the drink name or more of a slogan. Either way it is a nice fit with the military theme. Grade C
Taste: I had no idea what to expect. I popped the top and got a slightly unpleasant citrus smell. I poured some in a cup and it was a brownish cloudy yellow color with heavy carbonation. I took a sip and it was awful. I hate to say it but this drink is just nasty. It was a citrus with hints of grapefruit and orange flavor but then it has a smoky taste. Yes I said smokey like if you licked one of smokers from a barbecue joint that has been serving quality smoked meats for 50 years. On the plus side it was not bitter. The smell was like that as well. I actually started to not drink more than the initial sip. Then I soldiered on and drank it all. I did this for you my readers! Grade F
Kick/Ingredients: So after I choked this down as fast as I could (it was being on that Fear factor tv show) I started to get amped up in about 15 minutes. This stuff really delivers energy wise. I was pretty wired with slightly jittery energy and yet is was smooth and focused. I was rolling like one of those tanks hauling butt across the desert. Ever seen that video clip where the guy steals a tank and goes on a rampage. My brain felt kinda like that. This stuff powered me through every thing that came my way and lasted a good 4 hours with no crash. This drinks ingredients are a little different most with Caffeine in undisclosed amount, 1000 mg Taurine, 120 mg Ribose, Citrus Aurantium, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Choline, and a fair amount of B vitamins. The Citrus Aurantium is the unique ingredient here and it is similar to ephedrine. It all comes with no calories, carbs, or sugars. It is sweetened with sucralose and ace k. Grade B for kick/ingredients
Web Presence: Like I said in my other Jump beverage reviews the website at jumpbeverages.com that is not too shabby. It does not offer a lot besides the ingredients labels for their various drinks and a store. There are some images and a page about their support for the military. It is easy to get around on and looks fairly nice. They do have a Facebook now though and it has a list of locations. I give it a grade of C+ for web presence.
Recap:
Ok so this was a real chore to drink down. They really need to work on that. It was not crisp and refreshing it was foul and smoky. I had to chew some gum to get rid of the taste after I finished drinking it. If you can stomach drinking this then you will find a pretty good and unique kick though. I really can’t recommend you drink this. They make another drink called Hot with similar ingredients which I will review soon that may be a better option.
She dropped me the bomb
Rip It F bomb
Ok so on to another bargain energy drink. This however is from a well respected energy drink company. Rip it has been providing a great variety of different flavored energy drinks for quite a while and they make some good ones. Let’s see how the F Bomb holds up.
Packaging: Ok so it is your typical 16 oz can. It has 99 cents printed around the top which might not make it look cool but definitely alerts you to it being a bargain. The rest of the can looks ok and it list caffeine content clearly on the back label. I love the F bomb name as well. For a bargain drink the label is pretty well done. Grade C+
Slogan: On their site I found this “Real Energy for real people at a real value” Kinda wordy but it shows some effort and works with the whole value thing. Grade B
Taste: Ok so F bomb stands for fruit bomb. I pop the top and a nice fruit punch smell. I pour some in a glass and it comes out a nice red color with a low medium carbonation level. I take a sip and I get a sweet fruit punch with an authentic maraschino cherry finish. The punch is a just the right sweetness level. Sometime fruit punch drinks are too sweet and leave you thirsty but this one is not so. There is no bitterness or after taste. Grade B
Kick/Ingredients: So I tried it one day after a work out when I was feeling tired. Thus drink really delivered. I got a really nice buzz going. This is just a notch above your typical Monster or Rockstar. I was filled with jittery sugar and caffeine energy for a good 4 hours. Yes there was some crash at the end but nothing epic. Rip It F bomb is powered by 210 mg Caffeine, 2000 mg Taurine, Guarana, Inositol, a good dose of B vitamins, and plenty of vitamin C. This comes with 260 calories and 66 grams of carbs and sugar. It is sweetened with HFC. I’ll give it a solid B for kick/ingredients
Web Presence: The site at ripitenergy.com has much improved since last I went there. They have plenty of drink info and also a store locator, team rip it athletes, and info on a tasting tour. They also have a Facebook. I’ll give them a B for web presence
Recap:
So I really don’t think you can do better for the price. Unless you hit Biglots and find a good strong drink for 60 cents or something. Then again that is a crap shoot and Rip it F bomb for 99 cents is a for real deal. It taste pretty good and delivers an above average kick. Hard to go wrong here.
But I can't feed on the powerless
When my cup's already overfilled
Red Strike sugar free
So I thought I’d do a bargain review this week. People love their energy drink but I often get emails asking for a cheaper alternative to Red Bull or Monster that taste similar and good. I understand since energy drinks can be quite costly. I’m always keeping my eye out for good bargain and store brand energy drinks. This week I found on at Murphy USA. These are usually the gas station you see in front of Wal-Mart and they are all about the bargain and these drinks were 2 for 2.22.
Packaging: Well it is a 16 oz can and it is printed not shrink wrapped. Other than that not much to say good. It looks like a bargain generic type drink. The overall design reminds me of playing cards with its coloring. I’ll give it a C for packaging.
Slogan: None that I could find and that is too bad. I mean do something to attract a customer. Say like “Red Stike! It’s really cheap!” or something like that. Grade F
Taste: I pop the top and of course it smells just like your typical clone energy drink. I pour some in a cup and it is a yellow caramel color with a medium carbonation. Taking a sip I get the usual apple/white grape/candy taste. It’s is not real gummy and actually has a very dry finish. It is fairly tart also. It taste like a good sugar free energy drink with no bitterness and would make a good substitute for your usual Red bull or monster. Not a bad job. Grade C+
Kick/Ingredients: Well I drank it down and got just what I expected. It woke me up and got me going in about 15 minutes. I was talking and having a good ol time where as I had been dragging before I drank it. It was not jittery and was more like I was just no longer sleepy and lasted a good 3 hours with no crash. I would put it a notch or 2 below the major players. So Red Strike is powered by Caffeine, Taurine, , Inositol, Glucuronolactone, and a decent amount of B vitamins. Amount of caffeine is not revealed on the can but I’d say around 120 mg per can? You get this with 20 calories, 2 grams of carbs and no sugar. It is sweetened with sucralose and Ace k. Grade D+
Web Presence: Only thing you will find is on Face Book. Grade D
Recap:
Ok so this drink is at a bargain price and you get what you pay for. The taste is not bad but the kick is below par. There are better options out there when it comes to store brands that deliver a better kick at a similar price. Still If your at Murphy getting some gas and some cheap smokes you might want to grab a couple of cans. I have had worse and it is better than nothing.
Is it a minus or a plus
Does enough equal enough
E6 6 hour energy shots
Man it seems there is a never ending list of energy products to try. Each one trying to find its niche. Many take on the leaders and try to one up them. E6 is one of those. The list 6 hours of energy on their shots. Will they deliver more or longer lasting energy? They offer 4 flavors and I will be reviewing all of them here.
Packaging: Ok so it is the typical 2 oz shot bottle. I like the fact that the flavor is listed on the lid portion along with an image corresponding to the flavor. I also like the whole e to the power of 6 idea. Overall nothing ground breaking or special but well executed and professional looking. Should appeal to the typical more mature energy shot consumer. Grade C+
Slogan: “E6 is for Energy” is right on the label and while nothing outstanding it is a nice product specific slogan. Grade B
Taste: So there are 4 flavors. That is good. You can pick the one you like best.
So I like the fact that these do not taste medicinal or bitter. I also like the watery lightly sweetness. It’s kind of like flavored water and does not leave you thirsty.
Kick/Ingredients: After trying these shots 4 times I have to say this is where they excel. Each time I tried on I got a big burst of somewhat jittery energy in about 10 or less minutes. If you’re used to 5 hour shots then imagine drinking 2 at once. I was zooming along at a super fast pace and really tore through some work and still had time to be sociable and visit around a bit. This my friend is a top shelf buzz that will really have you getting stuff done. I was easily wired up for a solid 5+ hours with no crash. These shots are powered by 150 mg Caffeine, Taurine, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Tyrosine L- Phenylalanine, malic acid, and large doses of b vitamins. It comes with 0 calories, carbs, or sugar. It is sweetened with sucralose. Grade B+ for kick/ingredients
Web Presence: The site at e6energy.com is simple and yet very good. It provides a good amount of product info in the faq and comparison sections. I really like how they designed the site and although there is not a lot to do there it is still kind of fun. Grade C+
Recap:
Ok so I think these guys can give 5 hours a run for their money. Theirs is a stronger shot and yet it still has the packaging and feel that should appeal to a wide range of consumers. The kick is really top shelf and the tastes are pretty good to boot. If you see some of these I highly suggest you give them a try. You will be happy you did.
Let's Show These Boys How It Really Goes Down
Pit bull energy bar Peanut Caramel Crunch
I sure you all have tried some type of protein or power bar in the past. They might not always be tasty but they are great for when you are on the go and don’t have time for a meal. So along comes Pit Bull to kick things up by adding caffeine. Can they deliver a good energy bar? Let’s find out.
Packaging: So I think they nailed the typical energy bar packaging pretty well. It is not anything special but it is easily identifiable as an energy bar. They list key ingredients clearly on the front. I like the fact that they left off the pit bull image since I don’t think that would work on this type of product. I give them a solid C+ for packaging
Slogan: “The best tasting energy bar” is on the package and it is the best I could find. I’m not going to say it is great but it is the message they want to get out there. I’ll give it a grade of C
Taste: Ok so the picture on the front of the wrapper looks pretty tasty. When I open the bar and take a bite it looks nothing like the image, Looks like your typical chocolate covered energy bar with a dense brown filling with a few peanuts in it. I take a bite and it has a nice peanut and caramel taste all mixed together. The chocolate fudge like covering really works wel with the caramel and peanut to make for a good tasting energy bar. It’s no candy bar but it is one of the best tasting energy bars I have tried with no vitamin taste to be found. Grade B
Kick/Ingredients: I ate the bar instead of breakfast and it took about 20 to 30 minutes to really feel it. Because it is food the caffeine is not delivered as quickly. Once it hit though I was surprised at the kick. I really got a good burst of somewhat jittery energy. This buzz is easily on par with a 16 oz energy drink only it is smoother. I was really alert and I was full as well. I had a good strong buzz for a solid 4 hours. This energy bar is powered by 164 mg Caffeine, 1000 mg Taurine, 50 mg Ginseng, 100 mg Inositol, 112 mg Guarana, and a decent amount of B vitamins. You also have some calcium and some Vitamin C. To top it all off you get15 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. This comes with 210 calories, 8 grams of sugar and 22 grams of carbs. There is also 10 grams of fat. I give this bar a grade of B for kick/ingredients.
Web Presence: The site at pitbullenergybar.com is a lot better than the site for their drinks. There is tons of product info, a gallery, calendar, testimonials, and a store. Really they did a good job here so check it out. Grade B
Recap:
Wow so this is my new favorite energy bar. I can take this on my long rides or hikes. It taste good and delivers nutrition with a kick. This makes a solid meal replacement. I was really surprised by the kick. You can get a fee bar (about 2.86) shipping from their website if you would like to try one. I can’t wait to try their other flavors. If you try one let me know what you think.
Cause there's a monster living under my bed
Whispering in my ear
Monster Import Light
So here we have the second new Monster drink I picked up this week. Monster import light. Earlier I tried the Monster Absolutely Zero and was not impressed. I have higher hopes for this Import light though. I have tried the regular Import and never reviewed it because it was so similar to regular Monster to me. Let’s see how this Light version is.
Packaging: Ok so this 18 oz can is pretty damn sweet. It has the cool shield logo on the front and the light blue with the black and silver just really pops. This is one awesome looking can. Now as for the fancy lid I could really care less. I rather have a screw off top on a large can. One last thing is that this drink is actually made in the USA so really it is not an Import and less you happen to be in another country. Still I like it a lot. Grade A
Slogan: I found this on the can in the little paragraph on the back “Import Light it’ll do you right” Not so good. Kinda cheesy and not very aggressive. It just does not fit with the can at all. Grade C+
Taste: So I figure out how to open the top and pour some in a cup. It comes out a caramel brown with a medium carbonation. I take a sip and it is a nice green monster flavor. It got the whole apple grape candy thing going with a hint of citrus to make it tart at the finish. It’s not gummy and there is no bitterness or after taste. This taste is much better than the Absolutely Zero which was gummy and did not have the citrus to make it tart. The level of carbonation seems better with this one as well. I actually did a side by side with Monster lo carb and this Import light was thicker and more tart. I’ll give it a solid B for taste. Very drinkable and I’d take it over regular Green monster or Monster lo carb any day.
Kick/Ingredients: I drank this down around midnight while on my first night shift. Before it was finished I was pretty wired up. I was talking like crazy before I knew it and was on the edge of jittery. This was a good solid buzz that was a notch above average and lasted me a good 4 hours with no crash. I think the fact that it is 18 oz deliver a the right amount of buzz and I wish they would just up all their 16 oz drinks to the level of ingredients found in this 18 oz drink. They use the usual monster energy blend. Per can you get 184 mg Caffeine, 2300 mg Taurine, 460 mg Ginseng, Guarana, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, L-Carnitine , and B vitamins at the 200% level. You get all this with 57 calories and 13.8 grams of carbs and sugars. It is sweetened with Ace k and Sucralose as well as some glucose and sucrose. Grade B for kick/ingredients
Web Presence: No need to go through this again. The site is at monsterenergy.com and if you like extreme sports, hot chicks, and tons of multimedia they deliver in spades. They also provide some product info. One of the best out there. Grade A- for web presence.
Recap:
Well after the let down from the Absolutely Zero Monster has redeemed itself with this Import Light. It delivers a really nice taste in an awesome can with a good kick. I think this drink is really the best of both worlds with some sugar and still low calories and carbs. This allows it to taste like a regular drink and yet be somewhat healthy. I’m going to recommend that when you see a can you pick one up. It may not be a real import but it is a drink I think you will enjoy while staying awake and alert. I really appreciate the fact that Monster brings out new drinks on a regular basis. I think maybe Red Bull should look at how successful this is and maybe expand their line of drinks some.
Just do your best, darling
Monster Absolutely Zero
Once again there is excitement in the air. Monster is coming out with new stuff. Monster continues to add new drink to their line up. Being one of the big dogs in the energy drink arena there is always anticipation to see what they will bring. So after visiting multiple stores for several weeks I finally found this new drink.
Packaging: Right off I have to say this can looks great and stands out amongst all the other Monster drinks while still being easily identified as a Monster drink. Kind of the best of both worlds. For a zero sugar and carb drink it looks pretty aggressive. I’m going to give this one a grade of A-
Slogan: I found this on the can in the little paragraph on the back “Zero calories, Zero sugar, Killer Buzz” Great job on this slogan. Grade A
Taste: So I pop the top and right away I know it is your typical energy drink right away. I pour some in a cup and it comes out a caramel color with a light to medium carbonation. Taking a sip it is very similar to green Monster. It really is close even in how thick and gummy it is. It is like it has HFC in it. It’s apple, pear, and candy all the way and it seems less citrusy though. For me it is a little too thick and gummy. There are better options for sugar free drinks out there. Grade C- for taste
Kick/Ingredients: So I found this can late at night and I had to wait to drink it. I drank it as soon as I woke up the next morning. It was not the easiest to drink but I drank it down pretty quick to get off to a good start. In the usual 15 minutes I was awake. I was not jittery at all but then again I was not that energized. Don’t get me wrong the buzz was there but it was just average. I got a good 3 to 4 hours of solid average energy with no crash at the end. The say they retooled their energy blend. So here is what you get. The blend is 2600 mg per can and includes Taurine, Ginseng, Guarana, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, L-Carnitine , Matlodextrin, and B vitamins at the 200% level. There is also caffeine listed in the ingredients but not in the energy blend? I’m guessing it is at the usual 160 mg level but I’m not sure. You get this with 0 calories and sugar and 2 grams of carbs. It is sweetened with ace k and Erythritoll. I’ll give it a grade of C
Web Presence: No need to go through this again. The site is at monsterenergy.com and if you like extreme sports, hot chicks, and tons of multimedia they deliver in spades. They also provide some product info. One of the best out there. Grade A- for web presence.
Recap:
So after all that looking I feel a bit let down. New energy blend formula? Well they left out the glucose but they had to in order to be sugar free otherwise nothing new. I have to tell you though if you are a fan of the green Monster you will probably like this. It does not taste at all like a sugar free drink and they did the best job of mimicking a full sugar drink I have come across. The flavor is what was expected yet somehow more gummy than a full sugar drink. The kick was average but good. All that said I have to recommend you seek out another sugar free energy drink unless you are just one of those Monster fan boys who only drinks Monster.