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Cost: $2.99
Cost Per Ounce:$1.50
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.7
Kick Rating:9.2
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
On Go Mandarin Orange Energy Drink Review:
Another day, another Energy Drink, except for today I will be focusing on a nice little 2 ounce energy shot. It's nice to change things up a bit, and I was more than pleased with the last On Go Energy Shot so I have high (energy) hopes from the new Mandarin Orange On Go Energy Shot. This is the third flavor in the lineup (so far), the other two being berry and lemon lime. The nice thing about the On Go Energy Shots is that they are extremely portable and you can find them almost anywhere. So enough fluff, let's move onto the review of taste and kick.
On Go Mandarin Orange Energy Drink Review: Taste
My first thoughts of the flavor concoction of this Energy Shot were that Mandarin and Orange would not blend so well. Besides that I don't ever recall ever having a mandarin before. Regardless of my thoughts and inexperience with mandarins, I thoroughly enjoyed the new Ongo Blend. I even drank the shot warm as I forgot to refrigerate it before the review. Even with the lack of refrigeration the taste and blend was done up nicely for an energy shot. Taste Rating - 8.7
On Go Mandarin Orange Energy Drink Review: Kick
The name and packaging of the OnGo Energy Shot does not really jump out to me and say, "hey I have a ton of energy" try me out. Again, my thoughts were misguided as the Mandarin Orange On Go Energy Shot definitely kicked me in the pants. The energy ingredients include; 2290 milligrams of Taurine, Caffeine and a bunch of other stuff not to mention the plethora of B-Vitamins. It actually looks like they upped the energy blend from the last review from 1870 to 2290... a healthy jump. Kick Rating - 9.2
On Go Mandarin Orange Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
To sum up... a shot with original flavor and a nice kick. Stay tuned for the review of the berry blast or check out my first review of the lemon lime flavor. You can pick these up in most C-Stores for $2.99 or you can pick them up on Amazon.com in bulk for a better price. Final Judgment - 9.0
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Ginko
Taste Rating:9.0
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
B-52 Low Calorie Energy Drink Review:
So it has been awhile since I reviewed a low calorie 16 ounce Energy Drink, but the wait is over as today I will be reviewing the B-52 Low Calorie, Sugar Free 16 ounce energy drink. This drink also comes in original and peach flavors. Other than those simple facts, I really don't know too much about this company. So I guess there is nothing to do but get on with the review of the taste and kick of B-52 Low Calorie.
B-52 Low Calorie Energy Drink Review: Taste
I know some of you are thinking, why didn't I just review the Original B-52 first. Well, I tend to go for the low calorie / zero sugar drinks not only for the lack of energy crash, but also because I consume Energy Drinks daily, so I don't want to put on any unnecessary weight.... That being said I wish I would have been able to try this drink sooner as the berry citrus combination (with more of a emphasis on the citrus flavoring) is quite pleasing. It is a little on the sweet side, but overall it is very well done. There is not even a hint of medicinal aftertaste at all. Quite well done, and one of the best low cal 16 ounce drinks I have had in quite some time. Taste Rating - 9.0
B-2 Low Calorie Energy Drink Review: Kick
With no bite and a taste this good, the Sugar Free B-52 can't offer a quality kick. At least those were my initial thoughts. However, with energy ingredients including, caffeine, taurine, gingko biloba, ginseng root extract and a decent size helping of b-vitamins the sugar free low cal B-52 Energy Drink delivered a pretty substantial kick with no crash! It is not the strongest energy drink I have ever had, so I won't be adding it the Best Energy Drink list, but I would definitely recommend trying one. Kick Rating - 8.8
B-52 Low Calorie Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
B-52 in a nut shell - Low calorie, sugar free, great taste, above average kick. Would love to see these drinks go mainstream and become more available. It looks like these drinks are becoming more available in the southern US states as they pick up distribution, but hopefully soon they will start creeping across the rest of the country. I had these samples sent to me, so as of right now I am not 100% positive on which stores carry this, but I do know they cost $1.99 which is pretty good for a 16 ounce drink. So if anyone knows where exactly to get this, feel free to chime in below in the comments section. So stay tuned for the review of the original and peach flavors. Final Judgment - 8.9
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Guarana, Echinacea, Panax ginseng, stevia leaf
Taste Rating:9.2
Kick Rating:8.9
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Guru Lemonade Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been a couple months since I reviewed the last Guru Energy Drinks. I am not sure why I waited so long, both the original and lite versions of Guru scored high marks. That and I have not rated any Energy Drinks in quite awhile... Anyways, back to Guru Lemonade which comes in a sleek 12 ounce can. Even though this is my third review of the Guru Energy Drink, I still don't know much about them besides the fact that they are a 100% natural (organic) drink and that they have several flavors including original, lite, iced tea, superfruit, tangerine and lemonade. Anyways, lets see how the Guru Lemonade performs in the taste and kick categories....
Guru Lemonade Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off its a 12 ounce non-carbonated all natural organic energy drink. Sounds good right? Well, it actually is. The lemonade flavor is almost as good as your Grandma's fresh squeezed lemonade. There is no, I mean no medicinal aftertaste present at all despite the plethora of energy ingredients. Besides the great taste, this one is supposed to be formulated for athletes... From their site "hybrid created especially for athletes and sports enthusiasts. An all-in-one energy drink and isotonic sport drink that will let you push it to the max while staying perfectly hydrated." I am not sure which ingredients are there to back this up but I am guessing it might have something to do with the ingredient potassium. Although I could be wrong... Taste Rating - 9.2
Guru Lemonade Energy Drink Review: Kick
Great taste, but will it overshadow the kick? Well there is a total of 145 milligrams of caffeine (97 milligrams per serving) combined with Guarana seed extract, Panax Ginseng root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract and Echinea flower extract (more for the immune system). Overall, the kick was not overwhelming, but it definitely did the trick. Kick Rating 8.9
Guru Lemonade Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Great tasting all natural organic energy drink that provides a pretty darn good kick. I will definitely be adding this one to my list of Best Energy Drinks in the organic/natural section. You can pick these up at most natural foods stores. If you don't have a natural food store close to you you can buy them in 12 and 24 packs on line. You actually save quite a bit by doing this. I think buying them in bulk brings the cost down to about $1.70 a can... Final Judgment - 9.0
Cost: $2.59
Cost Per Ounce:$0.16
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Guarana, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Creatine
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Rage Ripped Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been quite some time since I have reviewed any Energy Drinks from Canada. I think the last one I reviewed was one of the Beaver Buzz products. Anyways, today's review is the 16 ounce Rage Ripped Energy Drink. Rage has 8 different flavors. I was sent 5 different varieties so I wil review them. They include; Rage Liquid Energy, Rage Asylum, Ripped Rage (which I am reviewing today), X-Rage, Y-Rage and THAI Rage. They also claim to be the "Boldest Baddest Energy Drink Around." We'll see about that... Anyways besides that I really don't know much about this company, their flash website was less than informative... So onto the review.
Rage Ripped Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off I want to start by saying this is Rage's sugar free energy drink. It says it on the can, but it is buried at the bottom in a small image. So I really didn't know it was sugar free until I read the ingredients. However, that is a good thing, especially since I drank half the can before I noticed it was sugar free. The sweet (maybe slightly overly sweet) blueberry flavor was actually very pleasing. The sweet blueberry blend hid any taste of medicine from the energy ingredients. Rage Ripped is probably one of the better sugar free energy drinks I have tried in quite some time. Taste Rating - 8.9
Rage Ripped Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the taste is good, especially since it is sugar free... But will is this the Boldest Baddest Energy Drink Around?" Well the can design was pretty cool and so was the flavor. So the bold part might be covered. The energy ingredient list includes 160 milligrams of caffeine, 400 milligrams of Guarana (delivering another 40 milligrams of caffeine), 2000 milligrams of Taurine, 400 milligrams of Ginseng, 50 milligrams of Creatine and a pretty good amount of B-Vitamins. Although the kick I received was good, it was definitely not the baddest or strongest I have tried. However, it is definitely on par, if not slightly better than Rock Star. Kick Rating - 8.8
Rage Ripped Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Good bold blueberry taste, better than average kick and it's sugar free! This is my first try of the Rage lineup which makes me pretty excited to try the other 4 flavors. So stay tuned for those reviews. This one is available in the US at stores like, Hi-Health, Fas Mart, Shore Stop and Royal Farms and it retails for $2.59. Final Judgment - 8.8
Cost: $2.49
Cost Per Ounce:$1.25
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Taurine.....
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:9.5
Final Judgment Rating:9.5 (kick is worth it!)
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review:
So the last 5 Hour Energy Drink I reviewed was the new extra strength version. Now I have been a strong advocate of 5 Hour Energy for quite some time now (it is actually one of the few Energy Drinks that I will purchase on my own) which is why I can't believe that I never got around to reviewing the 5 Hour Orange flavor. It has actually been out for quiet some time. It has a very similar package to the 5-Hour Berry flavor, with the exception that is says Orange on the side and it is still in the convenient 2 ounce resealable shot container. So let's see if I like the taste of the new Orange 5 Hour as much as I liked the taste of the lemon lime one.
5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well the tagline that 5-Hour Energy Shot uses is probably one of the most memorable (at least in my opinion) - "Drink it in seconds, feel it in minutes, lasts for hours." The convenience of drinking it at room temperature or cold is also a favorite as is the portability factor. Anyways, does the orange flavor stack up as well as the previous flavors (berry, lemon lime)? Well in this reviewers opinion (pretty much the only one that matters!) the flavor was excellent. The mix seemed to be right on the mark. Gone is the old bitter taste that the very first 5-Hour shots had. It is replaced by a very smooth and easy to drink non carbonated orange flavor. Sure, there is a slight aftertaste to it, but what do you expect from a shot that crams five hours of energy into 2 ounces? Anyways, the new flavor was well received by me. I still think the lemon lime flavor is my favorite, but I will also rotate the new orange flavor in once and awhile as well! Taste Rating - 8.9
5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Kick
Before I even drank the orange 5-Hour, I knew what to expect in the kick category. I mean, I have drank well over 100 of these by now, so.... But if you have not read the other reviews I guess I can sum it up for you. "Drink it in seconds, feel it in minutes, lasts for hours." Really, they are not lying. As I stated above, and in past reviews, 5 hour is one of the few drinks that I actually buy on my own (another one being Whey Up). The energy ingredients include caffeine(about as much as a cup of coffee), tons of b-vitamins, taurine and a bunch of other stuff (complete list of 5-Hour Energy Shot Ingredients). Kick Rating - 9.5
5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
I love the fact that 5-Hour continues to expand their product line up and improve on the taste of their product. They have 3 flavors currently available (lemon lime, original berry, orange) as well as a low caffeine and extra strength version. Don't take my word for it, try one for yourself. You can find them almost everywhere but it seems the cheapest place to buy them is online in bulk. I think they even sell it in cases of 36 now! Final Judgment - 9.5
Cost: $2.29
Cost Per Ounce:$0.15
Active Ingredients:Guarana, B-Vitamins, Ginseng, Bunch of other stuff...
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (Vanilla Flavor):
My last Starbucks Energy Drink review was about a month and a half ago. Now I have stated before that I am not a huge fan of coffee flavored Energy Drinks; however, I was quite pleased with the initial results, prompting me to review the Vanilla flavor today. Starbucks also offers a Mocha flavor as well (3 flavors total) which I will review eventually. But for today, let's see how the Starbucks Vanilla flavored energy + coffee fairs in the taste and kick review.
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (Vanilla Flavor): Taste
As I stated above, I am not a huge coffee fan. I just want to reiterate that point, so you the reader, don't think that I am being biased in the taste category as some people, especially coffee fanatics would probably rate the taste of this beverage higher than I would. Anyways... onto the taste review. First off the 15 ounce can has the distinct Starbucks coffee blend to it. It also has an overwhelming vanilla flavor to it which almost makes it taste somewhat like a vanilla flavored coffee shake. Yes, it was actually quite good, even from the prospective of a person that is not apt to drink coffee flavored energy drinks. I might even go so far as to say that the majority of the coffee flavor is washed away with vanilla; which is probably the reason I liked the taste so much. Taste Rating - 8.9
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (Vanilla Flavor): Kick
So what kind of energy ingredients are in this 15 ounce can? Well the energy ingredients include the following: 2000 milligrams of Maltodextrin, 1800 milligrams of taurine, 450 milligrams of L-Carnitine, 180 milligrams of Inosistol, 325 milligrams of Panax Ginseng, B-Vitamins and 90 milligrams of Guarana which seems to be the same blend as the previous Starbucks Energy drink that I reviewed. Another plus for this drink is that there is only 28 milligrams of sugar in the entire 15 ounce can. This might seem to be a lot of sugar to some, but considering some market leaders have upwards of 70 grams of sugar... it's not too bad. All in all I would have to say the Vanilla Doubleshot from Starbucks gave me several hours of energy with no real crash. I was quite impressed. Kick Rating - 8.8
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (Vanilla Flavor): Final Judgment
As I stated several times above... I am not a big coffee fan. However, combining the excellent taste and kick of the Vanilla Doubleshot from Starbucks would prompt me to buy one of these again. At $2.29, the price tag is competitive (actually relatively cheap for Starbucks) and the availability is almost endless. Starbucks has tried this avenue before, but there previous drinks were marketed more as RTD coffee beverages whereas this new lineup is taking a stab at the coffee flavored energy drink market (slight difference). Although Starbucks introduced there new coffee + energy lineup after Monster and Rockstar, the initial results (at least from this reviewer) are quite positive. So stay tuned for the review of the Mocha flavor as well. Final Judgment - 8.8
Cost: $6.00 (bought on ebay)
Cost Per Ounce:16 Ounces
Active Ingredients:Melatonin, Rose Hips, & Valerian Roo
Taste Rating:8.4
Kick Rating:0
Final Judgment Rating:NA
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Purple Drank Energy Drink Review:
I know what some of you are thinking... How is the Purple Drank Energy Drink even making it into a review on this site? It's basically the Anti-Energy Drink? Well we will just have to say curiosity got the best of this reviewer, so I had to try the Purple Drank Energy Drink (or should I say anti ED?) which I picked up on Ebay. For those of you not quite up on your slang, Purple Drank is a slang term for a drug popularized in the rap world with the main ingredient being prescription cough syrup (codeine). With a tagline like "slow your roll" Purple Drank seems to be going for the same effects, albeit it from a can and not containing any prescription based cough syrup ingredients. So it has been a busy Friday and a busy week, so let's see if this new Drank can help me relax.
Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: Taste
What does it the 16 ounce anti-energy drink taste like? Well the purple can pretty much gives away the flavoring. That's right, it is pretty much grape flavored with a hint of carbonation. Do you think the grape taste was inspired by the rap community as well? Either way the taste was a little bland, but overall it seems to have a relaxing quality to it and I haven't even finished it yet. Taste Rating - 8.4
Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: (ANTI) Kick
So obviously this section is going to be slightly different than the normal section... I.E. no kick factor here. Sop did Purple Drank slow my roll? Well the all natural herbs Melatonin, Rose Hips, & Valerian Root (which are supposed to mimic the effects of codeine & promethazine) did something to me. Kind of hard to describe since I never tried the real thing, but it did make me really, really relaxed. I don't know if all the the effects came from this drank or if some where from the long week or if I was having caffeine withdrawals from the absence of my normal energy drink. Not really 100% sure but it definitely did what it was supposed to.... Kick Rating - 0
Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
SO I would definitely have to say that this is an anti ED. It slowed me down quite a bit and was overall quite a unique review. I don't know if this is for me really as I liked to be wired. But hey it seems to be popular in larger markets which means it should be hitting suburbia within the next couple years :). Anyways the only place I found these online were on Ebay. So unless you live in a larger market like Houston, good luck finding one. Final Judgment - Not really sure how I would apply this...
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.24
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Maca, Ginseng, Gingko, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.2
Kick Rating:8.6
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Life Energy Drink Review:
I know, I know, I have been slacking on reviewing Energy Drinks lately.... But it's the middle of summer and I am really short on time. Don't get me wrong, I continue to consume ED's on a daily basis, I just don't have the time to review them (but that should pick up once summer comes to a close). For example I have been sitting on the review of the Life Energy Drink for about 2 months now, so I guess it's time I finally post the review on taste and kick.
Life Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off the lightly carbonated 8.4 ounce Life Energy Drink has a very noticeable citrus flavor. However, I believe there is also somewhat of a peachy aftertaste as well... Along with that peach aftertaste comes a slight medicinal aftertaste. Don't get me wrong, it's better than some of the industry leaders, but it is still pretty noticeable. Even with the slight aftertaste, it really did not take too long for me to down the tiny 8.4 ounce Life Energy Drink. It actually almost tastes like a Mountain Dew. Taste Rating - 8.2
Life Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the taste was not too bad at all, but far from unique... Will the Life Energy Drink hold up in the kick category? Well the energy ingredients include caffeine, ginseng root extract, MACA extract and a decent amount of b-vitamins. The combination of these really did not deliver the kick I was looking for. Maybe if they had a 16 ounce version I wouldn't be left needing more. Anyways, I am not sure that they were going for the Strongest Energy Drink on the market. I think they are going for more of a mix between energy drink and sport drink (potassium from Maca Root) while providing more of a natural boost. If that is the case then they seemed to have hit the target on the mark. Kick Rating - 8.6
Life Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Not the strongest or best tasting energy drink on the market but definitely worth a try if you can find it. At the very least this should help make a good tasting mixer with a little pick me up (just don't over do it). I would like to see the same drink released in a low cal version as it might appeal more to the sports enthusiast...Final Judgment - 8.5
Cost:$2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.5
Kick Rating:8.4
Final Judgment Rating:8.4
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Thrive Energy Drink Review:
Well it's been a couple days since I reviewed actual Energy Drinks, what with the chocolate chews and powders.... But today I will be reviewing the 8.4 ounce original Thrive Energy Drink, which is also offered in a sugar free version as well (which I will review at a later time). I really don't know too much else about the Thrive Energy Drink besides that they seem to have a pretty strong affiliate program. That and the Thrive tagline asks, "Can You Handle It?" I guess there is only one way to find out. So let's get on with the taste and kick ratings.
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Thrive Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well the 8.3 ounce original Thrive seems to taste somewhat similar to Red Bull with the exception that it does not have near the medicinal after taste. Instead of the medicinal aftertaste it has a bubble gum aftertaste. Overall it was quite well received by this reviewer. Oh if you have ever had the Bomba Energy Drink and liked it, then you should like Thrive as well. Taste Rating - 8.5
Thrive Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the medicinal aftertaste was replaced with a bubblegum aftertaste, but will the kick be sacrificed? Well the energy ingredient list includes Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana and a bunch of b-vitamins. So yeah it does have more energy ingredients then Red Bull which would be plenty for most reviewers, but not me. Don't get me wrong, I got a pretty decent kick, I just wish they would come out with a 16 ounce Thrive as well. Kick Rating - 8.4
Thrive Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Overall Thrive was not too shabby. Pretty good taste and a decent kick. Offering a 16 ounce version would be a big step. Well, at least they have a sugar free version to try out as well. You can find out further information and order thrive Here. Final Judgment - 8.4
Cost:$0.50
Cost Per Ounce:NA
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.0
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review:
Allright I can already see some of you saying, what kind of Energy Drink is this? Well, trust me, with a name like this I thought the same thing. However, one of the taglines on the box caught my attention - "More Energy... Less Money!!" Today I will be reviewing the orange flavor but this drink also comes in Citrus and Berry. You can't buy single packets, but you can buy a case for $6.99 which gives you 14 ready to mix packets. For the purpose of this review, I will be mixing it in 16 ounces of water. Let's see how Totally Light 2Go Enery Rush performs in the taste and kick categories.
4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Taste
Well first off the name on the package pretty much states what you get for taste, at least when you mix it with water. This drink is slightly carbonated and is also sugar free. I was a little hesitant before I tried this as some ready to mix powders have not faired the greatest in the taste categories. Totally Light 2Go was not bad, the carbonation helped, but it was pretty much a tang tasting orange drink which I happened to enjoy. Taste Rating - 8.0
4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Kick
So each packet is actually 2 servings. Of course I used the whole packet, who wouldn't? Each packet is supposed to be equivalent to 2 8.3 ounce Energy Drinks, so about 2 Red Bulls. Well it does not list the caffeine content or exact amount of taurine in each packet, but I would have to say the amount of energy I got from this would definitely be pretty close to any normal 16 ounce energy drink. Kick Rating 8.8
4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Final Judgment
So a decent taste and a pretty good kick. The best thing about Totally Light 2Go Energy Rush is that for $6.99 you get 14 packets which equates to $.50 a packet... or 4 of these compared to your typical 16 ounce ED. So for the price, taste and kick you really can't go wrong. Final Judgment - 9.0 (extra points for price)
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.24
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Ginseng
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:8.2
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
All In Energy Drink Review - Grape:
So there are countless Energy Drinks being introduced everyday, each filling their own little niche in the market. Well today I will be reviewing the first of 3 flavors of the new 8.4 ounce All In Energy Drink. The niche that All In Energy Drinks are filling is the poker market. That's right, this drink is even the sponsor of the extremely popular World Series of Poker. Now I am an avid Poker Player, but in all honesty, there is no way I could make a living doing it. So instead I will review all 3 of the new All In Energy Drink flavors, Citrus, Root Beer and Grape which I will be reviewing today. Oh yeah, did I mention that all 3 flavors are sugar free, and that each 8.4 ounce can only has 10 calories? Anyways, onto the kick and taste review.
All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Taste
Alright, as some of you may heard me mention before, Sugar Free Energy Drinks can be hit or miss in the taste category. Fortunately for the All In Grape Energy Drink, they seem to have nailed the formula down pretty good, and that's no bluff. So there is no sugar, but the grape taste falls just short of a sugary kool aid grape flavor. Now the taste is not original, there are several other Ed's that have a grape flavor, but it definitely hits the spot. Taste Rating - 8.8
All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Kick
So the grape flavor is pretty good, especially for being sugar free, but will it provide the focus and energy you need to win an all night hold em' game? Well, I didn't test out the poker theory since I didn't feel like losing any money (not that I would ever gamble for money), but with energy ingredients that include: taurine, caffeine, b-vitamins and ginseng I definitely felt a worthy kick. If all in made a 16 ounce drink I would have been thrilled with the kick. The 8.4 ounce All In did deliver a good kick, but it was only slightly better than market leader Red Bull. However, I did feel more focused, which would come in handy in a poker game, whereas a jittery overdose of caffeine would not. So the kick suits the market... Kick Rating - 8.2
All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Final Judgment
Decent flavor and a decent kick. I love that it is sugar free... I mean would you want a sugar crash right in the middle of a 4 hour poker tournament? Anyways, you can Buy Them Online Here
Cost: $3.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.50 per piece
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating:8.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Buzz Bites Mint Chocolate Energy Chews:
In my last post I talked about taking a short break from reviewing Energy Drinks to review the new Buzz Bites Chews. My last review was on the Chocolate Buzz bites, and I was pretty impressed. So, I thought I would go ahead and inhale some more caffeine, just for you readers, and try out the Mint Chocolate flavor from Buzz Bites. I mean, what's another 100 milligrams of caffeine for the day right.... These chews cost $3.00 so each piece costs $0.50, which is not too bad for the energy you get for them. Onto the review of the Buzz Bites Mint Chocolate Chews.
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Buzz Bites Mint Chocolate Energy Chews: Taste
Alright, I liked the plain Chocolate flavor from my prior review of the chews, but as I mentioned I am not a huge fan of chocolate, so I was really looking forward to trying the Mint Chocolate Chew. Turns out it tastes fairly similar to an Andes Mint. If you have not had one of them all I can say is that the addition of the mint flavor is a definite plus as it masks any and all medicinal aftertaste from the energy ingredients. Nice improvement! Taste Rating - 8.9
Buzz Bites Mint Chocolate Energy Chews: Kick
Alright, they improved the taste quite a bit. However, the energy and kick from this chew is the same as the last one I tried. Which by the way is nothing to shy away from as each individual chew has 100 milligrams of caffeine, which is actually 25% more caffeine than what's in a Red Bull. Along with the caffeine comes ginseng, taurine and b-vitamins. The best part is that the chew will only set you back $0.50! As I also mentioned in my prior review of Buzz Bites, I am somewhat of a energy junky so I had two of these and the kick was phenomenal, especially for $1.00! Kick Rating - 8.5
Buzz Bites Mint Chocolate Energy Chews: Final Judgment
Well I reviewed both flavors and the mint chocolate flavor is my favorite. I also like the compact design of the tin, the price tag and the energy ingredients from these little chews. I recommend trying one of these out... I mean each tin will give you 600 milligrams of caffeine plus all the other energy ingredients (just don't eat them all at once), not bad at all for the price. Final Judgment - 9.0 (extra points for price!)
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Cost: $3.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.50 per piece
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating:8.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Buzz Bites Chocolate Energy Chews:
Well today I took a break from adding to my arsenal of Energy Drinks reviewed to try out the new Buzz Bites Energy Chews. They come in two flavors, chocolate and mint chocolate. The package is a nicely designed tin that features 6 individually wrapped pieces. The tin costs $3.00 so each piece costs $0.50. In this review I will be trying the chocolate flavor, stay tuned for the mint review shortly. So let's find out how these Buzz Bites energy chews hold up against the competition... I know one thing, I like the price already.
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Buzz Bites Chocolate Energy Chews: Taste
In all honesty when I first got these energy chews I was not expecting much in the taste category. First off, I am not a huge fan of chocolate. Second, how do you make something taste good when you cram it full of vitamins and energy ingredients? Well, I am not sure how Buzz Bites did it, but they did. It took less than a minute for me to chew and swallow the tiny energy chew, but the chocolate flavor was pretty good. There was a small hint of medicinal flavoring, but far less than what I was expecting. Taste Rating - 8.6
Buzz Bites Chocolate Energy Chews: Kick
So the taste is pretty good, but will this tiny energy chew deliver any kick? Well each individual piece (remember 6 pieces per tin) has 100 milligrams of caffeine, which is actually 25% more caffeine than a Red Bull. These chews also contain taurine, ginseng and b-vitamins. And all this at $0.50 per serving. Well I love the price and the kick was not bad at all. I think two would suffice, even for an energy addict like me. And two would only cost $1.00. Kick Rating - 8.5
Buzz Bites Chocolate Energy Chews: Final Judgment
Well the predominant factor for me when reviewing Buzz Bites chocolate chews remains the price. $.50 gets you 100 milligrams of quick acting caffeine. The whole tin will get you 600 milligrams of caffeine for $3.00. Although I recommend against eating the whole tin, tempting as it may be. Overall I was impressed by these little chews. Stay tuned for the Mint Chocolate review... Final Judgment 8.8 (extra points for price to caffeine ratio!)
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Cost:$1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.17
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Taurine
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:8.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Hydrive S Blue Raspberry Energy Drink Review:
Well this will be my 7th review of the Hydrive Energy Drinks and I have to be bluntly honest, they are all really good. Which is why I was more than excited to review their latest Energy Drink the Hydrive S Blue Raspberry which delivers 6performance enhancers (no not the illegal kind) which include Vitamin B-12, Caffeine, Macca Root, Ginkgo Biloba, D-Ribose and L-Leucine. Now I am not sure what a couple of those are and I really don't have the time to research them, so if anyone wants to chime in, feel free in the comments section below. Alright, onto the new Hydrive S Blue Raspberry review.
Official Site: Hydrive Energy
Hydrive S Blue Raspberry Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well it states it is blue raspberry flavored right on the sleek 15.5 ounce plastic resealable bottle and they are definitely not lying. This non-carbonated blue raspberry energy drink is quite refreshing (as the rest have also been) and has a very light flavor. What do you expect for a 30 calorie drink? Hydrive is actually one of the few drinks I will buy on my own, which when you think of it is a pretty big deal, especially since I have hundreds of drinks just lying around my house....
Taste Rating - 8.9
Hydrive S Blue Raspberry Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the taste is refreshing and crisp, no surprise there. The kick is also really not a big surprise as they use the same formula for most of the drinks. The energy ingredients include 145 milligrams of caffeine (which is equivalent to almost 2 Red Bull's), Taurine, and a large quantity of b-vitamins, not too mention the other performance enhancers that I mentioned above. Kick Rating - 8.5
Hydrive S Blue Raspberry Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
As I mentioned above, Hydrive is one of my favorite drinks to buy. They are all very refreshing, low in calories and have a very crisp taste to them. Although they are not the strongest drinks on the market, they definitely do the trick. So if you have not tried one. What are you waiting for.... Go try one already. Final Judgment - 8.8
Official Site: Hydrive Energy
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Guarana, Green Tea Extract, Ginseng, B-Vitamins, Horny Goat Weed
Taste Rating:9.1
Kick Rating:8.9
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Crunk Citrus Energy Drink Review:
Well this will be the third review I have done for Crunk Energy Drinks, the first two being the original and sugar free original. Today I will be trying Lil Jon's latest concoction, the 16 ounce Crunk Citrus . I know I enjoyed the last two (and it wasn't because of any threats from Lil Jon.... WHAT…YEAH…OK…!!!), I actually enjoyed it. The only thing I felt was lacking was the kick, I think they will have solved this with their 16 ounce versions, of which all three come in. So let's see if the latest Crunk Citrus holds up to all the hype that the previous two drinks had.... Onto the review of taste and kick.
Crunk Citrus Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well Crunk Citrus says that it contains "real lemon lime" right on the can. Well, they were not fibbing. The lemon taste is fairly strong whereas the lime is not as prevalent. It kind of tastes like a extremely hyped up lemonade, which in my opinion hit the spot. Especially since it is 85 degrees out (that's hot for Wisconsin). The carbonation level of the drink was not over the top and there was no medicinal aftertaste present from the energy ingredients. I would have to say that Crunk hit another one out of the park as far as taste is concerned. Taste Judgment - 9.1
Crunk Citrus Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the hyped up lemonade flavor was well received, but has the 16 ounce Crunk Citrus addressed my previous concerns of left wanting more energy? You bet! The 16 ounce can of Citrus Crunk contains the following energy ingredients; 194 milligrams of caffeine, Green Tea Extract, Guarana Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng, bunch of B-vitamins and a whole bunch more.... And yes, Horny Goat weed is still a key ingredient (Yeah!!!). There is 58 milligrams of sugar in this drink, less than the industry average, but a little more than I needed. I did feel a slight crash, but that could have been because it was 2:00 a.m. Anyways, kick worked for me. Kick Rating - 8.9
Crunk Citrus Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Good kick coupled with a good lemon lime taste and a new 16 ounce option. Kind of leaves me wondering what they have in store next!!! Anyways, these are fairly easy to get your hands on and are competitively priced at $2.00 / 16 ounce can. If you can't find them in your area Crunk has a store which allows you to buy them in bulk for a cheaper price. Final Judgment - 9.0
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Guarana, Ginseng, Taurine, L-Theanine
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:9.2
Final Judgment Rating:9.1
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
AMP Elevate Energy Drink Review:
Well this will be my sixth Amp Energy Drink Review that I have done sp far. The 16 ounce AMP Elevate is also the final new (for now at least) AMP Energy Drink to hit the market. The other ones are ReLaunch and Traction and they are all supposed to have an added function besides just providing energy. Elevate is supposed to provide enhanced focus. You can find them virtually everywhere, thanks to the growing population of the brand, which in large part might have something to do with the new sponsorship they have going with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and NASCAR, I mean that's a pretty freakin big fan base they tapped into.... Anyways, I am sure you are at least somewhat familiar with the Amp Lineup from Pepsi, so let's get straight to the taste and kick review of the new Amp Elevate.
AMP Elevate Energy Drink Review: Taste
Upon opening the 16 ounce blue can I get a hint of berry smell, which is a good thing since on the can it states it is mixed berry, and proceed to drink up. There was an array of mixed berry flavoring going on, but blueberry, at least in my opinion, seemed to stand out the most. I could also taste a hint of raspberry as well. The mix was actually very well done and was not too sweet. I think because AMP has a bit less sugar than the normal Energy Drink, although not by much. Taste Rating - 8.9
AMP Elevate Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the new flavor was pretty good tasting, but will it provide a decent kick and enhanced focus? Well the energy ingredients (for the entire 16 ounce can) include 160 milligrams of caffeine, 248 milligrams of guarana extract (natural caffeine), 296 milligrams of taurine, 34 milligrams of Panax Ginseg Extract and 24 milligrams of L-Theanine which was added to help focus. So yeah, the combination of those ingredients, especially the caffeine and guarana gave me a pretty large kick in the pants. Actually more than I was expecting from an AMP. How about the focus aspect? Well, it was kind of hard to judge while bouncing off the walls :). Kick Rating - 9.2
AMP Elevate Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
All in all, a nice addition to the lineup. The flavor and kick were both above average, the price is not too bad and you can find them pretty much everywhere. I see the AMP lineup gaining some ground on the Monster Energy Drink in the not to far off future. But hey, what do I know, I'm just a fanatic... Not like I tried a couple hundred different flavors! Final Judgment - 9.1
Cost: $2.29
Cost Per Ounce:$0.15
Active Ingredients:Guarana, B-Vitamins, Ginseng, Bunch of other stuff...
Taste Rating:8.0
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (coffee flavor):
This will be my second coffee flavored review of an Energy Drink in a row, which is rather odd as I am really not a huge coffee drinker. However, Starbucks just released their newest line of energy drinks with coffee flavoring. There are 3 flavors that include; Vanilla, Mocha and Coffee (which I will be reviewing today). Now Starbucks did try this avenue before, but they were marketed more as RTD coffee beverages whereas this new lineup is taking a stab at the coffee flavored energy drink market. This puts them several months behind the Java Monster drinks, but maybe the wait will be worth it? So lets see how the new Starbucks doubleshot energy + coffee does in the taste and kick reviews.
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (coffee flavor): Taste
As I do in almost every coffee flavored review I am going to remind you (the reader) that I am not a huge fan of coffee, mainly because I am not a fan of the taste. Now that my biased flavor judgment of coffee is out of the way, I will give you my taste judgment :)... Well it has a blend of Starbucks coffee (go figure) and you can taste the milk as well. The sugar level is just sweet enough for me, which means if you like your coffee black it might be a little sweet for you. There is no medicinal aftertaste at all. Other than that there is not too much to say about the taste. Basically a slightly sweet, slightly milky cold premium Starbucks coffee flavor. I actually liked it quite a bit. Taste Rating - 8.0
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (coffee flavor): Kick
So after that insightful taste description, we can finally move on to the good stuff. Starbucks already has a potent blend of coffee, but will it carry over in to the energy drinks that they are making? Well the energy ingredients include: 2000 milligrams of Maltodextrin, 1800 milligrams of taurine, 450 milligrams of L-Carnitine, 180 milligrams of Inosistol, 325 milligrams of Panax Ginseng, B-Vitamins and 90 milligrams of Guarana. So it does indeed mirror the potent blend of Starbucks coffee. The kick was well received by me and there was no crash effect (only 26 milligrams of sugar in the entire can, considerably less than the 60-70 milligrams you find in the market leaders). Kick Rating - 8.8
Starbucks doubleshot Energy + Coffee Review (coffee flavor): Final Judgment
Even though I am not a big coffee drinker, mainly because of taste, I found the Starbucks doubleshot energy + coffee quite good. The kick was more than adequate and the taste was also well received. With it's huge market base, I think Starbucks should do quite well with this lineup. The crossover appeal is also there. Just don't know what took them so long to come out with this.... Final Judgment - 8.5
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:7.8
Kick Rating:8.9
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been awhile since I reviewed a Monster Energy Drink... Don't get me wrong I have nothing against Monster, I have just been busy reviewing less main stream Energy Drinks. Well today I just so happened to be in my local c-store, when I walked over to the ED section, which I do way too often. There stood a Java Monster - Russian Energy Drink. Now I knew it existed, but for some reason I had not seen the Russian Java Monster out an about yet. Being the fanatic that I am I bought one. The can was pretty cool, has kind of a Soviet cold war theme with a the sickle and hammer, red star and Russian style lettering (gold Monster logo is a nice touch as well). So let's see how the new Java Monster performs in the taste and kick categories.
Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well I have noted several times throughout my reviews, that I am not a huge coffee drinker. However, I will occasionaly drink one now and again (just saying this because it might have an affect on my taste judgment of Java Russian). The good thing about Java Russian is that it is supposed to taste like a White Russian (alcoholic beverage). Not my drink of choice, but I have had my fair share. So what does it taste like? Well it does have a strong coffee taste, with a hint of Kahlua and dairy so the Russian name seems quite fitting, eh comrade.... Taste Rating - 7.8 (again not a huge coffee fan)
Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the flavor was not too bad for a strong coffee energy drink, but will the kick pick me up? Well the energy ingredients include and energy blend that contains 2,600 milligrams of the following; Glucose, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Guarana, Inosistol and Maltrodextrin coupled with 2000 milligrams of taurine, 400 milligrams of Panax Ginseng and some b-vitamins. Not too shabby, it was quite strong actually for a 16 ounce coffee flavored energy drink. There was really no crash present either as there is only 32 grams of sugar in the entire 16 ounce can. I know some of you are saying "only 32 grams of sugar"... Well compare that to other ED's and you will see what I mean. Kick Rating - 8.9
Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Decent taste for a coffee flavored ED (remember I am not a huge fan of coffee) and a fairly strong kick. They along with other Java Monster are available everywhere but you can get them in bulk Here at Amazon. So if you like coffee, but need a cool drink, try one of the new Java Monsters the taste and kick are not too bad. Final Judgment - 8.5
Well I have been reviewing Energy Drinks for quite some time now, April 2006 to be exact. I started out as an novice in College. Then I started The Energy Drink Ratings Blog where I became an aficionado. Now, dare I say I have become an addict, especially considering my average daily caffeine intake is probably 400-600 milligrams...
Now I don't have the most extensive database of energy drinks reviewed; however, coming in at around 350 or so reviews, I would have to say I have a pretty decent collection. Now I don't want to brag (at least any more than I normally do), but it looks like an independent review of my site has given me a #1 spot when it comes to ranking energy drinks. The rating was based on "credibility in testing, evaluating and identifying the best Energy Drinks". I rate all Energy Drinks based on taste, price and kick and try to compare apples to apples at all times. That being said, this honor actually means quite a bit to me... and I have to say that I have learned a lot over the past couple years reviewing drinks.
I have come to realize that taste is subjective and kick sometimes is as well. I have admitted when I was wrong when misquoting facts or ingredients (I think at least 3 times now.. although I could be misquoting that). I have been blasted for giving soft reviews on several ED companies products and accused of working for these said energy drink companies, although I have yet to see any kick backs from them :). I have probably been flamed in at least 10 different reviews, probably by said ED company that I am working for and I have even been flamed in reviews by competing ED companies, again for apparently working for said other ED company.
Over the last 350 or so reviews I have also learned
1) Caffeine is a drug and I am addicted. Although, to this day, I still remain extremely active and healthy which is probably why I have a preference for sugar free and organic energy drinks, which several of you have noticed!
2) Don't abuse caffeine. It has it's consequences.
3) Everyone has there idea of the Best Energy Drink
4) Always keep a flame suit handy
5) Get ready for angry and threatening emails from ED companies, especially when they don't agree with MY Opinion in the review.
6) Remain objective (even though taste is subjective) when reviewing energy drinks.
7) Stay as neutral as possible in news events, unlike actual news stories that just point out the negatives.
8) Spammers waste too much of my time
9) Being bribed for a good review is tempting, but I enjoy my integrity.
10) At the rate ED's come out, I will never review them all.
11) I am not the only one addicted to ED's. In all actuality, the ED world is a very tight knit community. I owe the competition a lot. They keep me on my feet and keep me reviewing drinks.
So again, thanks to all you readers out there who post thoughtful comments, thanks to the readers who continually disagree with me, it keeps me on my toes. Thanks to all the ED companies for force feeding me your products and keeping me bouncing off the walls (my actual 9-5 boss really appreciates the increase in productivity) and especially thanks to Consumer Search for the #1 Credibility Rating
- Oshburg
Cost: $1.69
Cost Per Ounce:$0.14
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:8.6
Final Judgment Rating:8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Go Girl Energy Drink Review:
So today I will be reviewing the 12 ounce Sugar Free Go Girl even though I am not this Energy Drinks target market. Yes with a hot pink can and slogans like "Beautiful Energy" most guys would not be caught dead with Go Girl (unless maybe cross dressing for Halloween). However, being the energy junky that I am, I had to give it a try. Besides, if you have read enough of my posts you have probably heard me mention that I like sugar free energy drinks because I need to watch my girlish figure. And with Go Girl being sugar free I thought, why not. So enough fluff, let's find out how this beverage rates in the taste and kick category.
Go Girl Energy Drink Review: Taste
So the lightly carbonated hot pink can has pretty much a cherry taste to it... maybe with a hint of citrus blended in their as well. The citrus flavoring might come from the ingredient "super citrimax" which is supposed to help suppress your appetite. It would have been beneficial for me to test this out, but having just ate, I really don't see any scientific conclusions coming from my observations, so you will have to test the citrimax claims out yourself. Back to the taste... Smooth blend, refreshing cherry / light citrus flavor without any medicinal aftertaste. Taste Rating - 8.8
Go Girl Energy Drink Review: Kick
So after enjoying the taste flowing from my hot pink can I had to see if this Go Girl Energy Drink would provide me with any kick. Well with more energy ingredients than market leader Red Bull I was more than surprised with the kick I received. The energy ingredients include (per 12 ounces - 1 can) - 150 milligrams of caffeine, 1200 milligrams of taurine and plenty of b-vitamins. At 6 foot, 185 pounds, it was far from the strongest kick I ever had, but definitely better than the market leader! Kick Rating - 8.6
Go Girl Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
So a great taste and ample kick (even for a guy). So next time any of you girls (or guys for that matter) get made fun of for drinking a hot pink energy drink by some douche drinking a Red Bull, feel free to reference this post and point out that you are getting almost twice the energy for less money! Final Judgment - 8.7
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Guarana, Echinacea, Panax ginseng, stevia leaf
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:9.0
Final Judgment Rating:8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Guru Energy Drink Review:
Well I originally reviewed the Guru Lite Energy Drink in January 2008 and I was quite pleased with the taste and kick. So today I will be reviewing the original Guru Energy Drink in a 12 ounce slim can (also available in 8.3 ounces). I still don't know a whole lot about the Guru Energy Drink besides the fact that it is 100% natural, contains no preservatives and that they recently they introduced a bunch of newer flavors including iced tea. So stay tuned for those reviews, but for the meantime let's see how the original Guru Energy Drink performs in the taste and kick tests.
Guru Energy Drink Review: Taste
Right off the bat the "all natural - no preservative" taste was quite unique. Is it citrus or is it cherry? I really could not decide so I will call it a citrus based taste followed by a cherry aftertaste, which in my opinion is better than a medicinal aftertaste! This one is mildly carbonated and when poured comes out clear. As mentioned before the cherry aftertaste is not too bad, but after a couple more sips I did notice a slight medicinal aftertaste, but still pretty much overshadowed by a cherry flavor. Very good for an all natural energy drink. Taste Rating - 8.8
Guru Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the all natural, no preservative flavor scores some pretty good marks, but will they hold up in the kick category as well? Well there is about 145 milligrams of naturally occurring caffeine (12 ounces) along with a 1285 milligram blend of Guarana seed extract, Echinacea flower extract, Panax ginseng extract, Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract and stevia leaf extract. That's a lot of extracts and to be honest I am not going to look all of them up to see what they mean. I do know that the kick supplied whether it be from extract or not, was pretty damn good. So if you are looking for more of a natural kick then give the Guru Energy Drink a try. Kick Rating - 9.0
Guru Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Good taste and a good kick. It's also all natural and has no preservatives. To be honest I was not expecting this much from this drink; however, I have been wrong in the past (think this might be my third time now). I can't wait to try the other flavors as well, so stay tuned for the review of them. Final Judgment - 8.9
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:8.2
Final Judgment Rating:
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Franks Energy Drink Review - Lime:
Well this is the third Energy Drink that I have reviewed from the Franks Energy Drink lineup. I have already tried the classic and sugar free versions, so today I will give the 8.4 ounce 250 milliliter Franks Lime a try. There are 4 available flavors to try; classic, sugar free, pineapple and lime (which I am reviewing today) and they are available in 8.4 ounce (250 milliliter) and 16 ounce (500 milliliter) sizes. Initially my interest was sparked in Franks' when I heard Gene Simmons of KISS was involved. My interest peaked when I heard about the possible Gene Simmons sex scandal with the Frank's Energy Girls. Never really found out if it was true or not, but at least I got to try some new drinks! Read on for the taste and kick reviews!
Franks Energy Drink Review - Lime: Taste
This is another one of those drinks that are really easy to pinpoint the flavor. The side of the drink says "Lime" and that is pretty much what you get. I thought it would have more of a bitter taste, but it really did not. I also was not sure how the Lime flavor could be pulled off. However, Frank's seemed to do a pretty good job. There is no medicinal aftertaste at all and the flavor went down pretty smooth. Taste is subjective, but I would have to say I really enjoyed the lime flavor which I did not think I would. Taste Rating - 8.8
Franks Energy Drink Review - Lime: Kick
So they were able to pull off the lime taste, but will the 8.4 ounce can deliver a reputable punch worthy of Gene Simmons. The energy ingredients include 80 milligrams of caffeine, 1000 milligrams of taurine and a decent quantity of b-vitamins which makes it pretty comparable to Red Bull. So for a huge energy addict like me the 8.4 ounce did not quite cut it. Fortunately they have a 16 ounce version as well. So if you are a fanatic like me, opt for the 16 ounce... If you are looking for a Red Bull like kick, than the 8.4 ounce will suit you just fine. Kick Rating - 8.2
Franks Energy Drink Review - Lime: Final Judgment
Well developed flavor with a decent kick. I would like to get my hands on a 16 ounce version as a comparison, but I would assume it is just like drinking 2 8.4 ounce drinks (no shit huh!). The 16 ounce would provide enough energy for most fanatics. So... If you like a lime flavor and want a decent kick give the 16 ounce version a try. Oh yeah.... And if anyone heard what happened in the Gene Simmons scandal feel free to post in the comments... No porn links please. Final Judgment - 8.6
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.09
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.7
Kick Rating:9.0
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Orange Blast:
Well this will be my sixth Jolt Energy Drink Review and will complete my review of all the Energy Drinks that Jolt currently has to offer. They also offer a new Jolt Wild Grape energy shot which I will review shortly. In the meantime, if this is the first review you are reading, Jolt has 6 flavors including; Orange Blast, Blue Raspberry, Power Cola, Ultra (Sugar Free), Cherry Bomb and Wild Grape. All of these flavors come in very unique "battery" style cans and are 23.5 ounces. When opened they make a loud pop which is followed by a dry ice effect (probably from the carbonation level?). If you have yet to try one, at least give it a shot, the can itself is pretty unique (until Monster started offering the same style). Each flavor has been unique so far and has performed well in the kick category, so let's see how the Jolt Orange blast does.
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Orange Blast: Taste
First off, you will be getting exactly what it says on the can.... an orange blast. A orange soda style flavor with a pretty high level of carbonation. It was fairly easy to drink, even though it was 23.5 ounces. To me this is the perfect all day energy drink because you can basically drink it all day long. Unlike many other energy drinks, there really was no medicinal aftertaste present in Orange Blast. Again, just a carbonated orange soda flavor (with plenty of energy). Taste Rating - 8.7
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Orange Blast: Kick
So the flavor is well represented on the can, but will the Energy Drink Label be well represented too? Well with a laundry list of energy ingredients including; 280 milligrams of caffeine, 2800 milligrams of taurine, 56 milligrams of guarana (natural caffeine) and a ton of b-vitamins (that is if you drink the entire 23.5 ounce can). So, yes it does have plenty of energy. However, if you do drink the entire can, you will have ingested 78grams of sugar, which is on par with the rest of the mainstream market, but in my opinion is a little much. However, Jolt does offer a sugar free version if that is what you are looking for. Kick Rating - 9.0
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Orange Blast: Final Judgment
Jolt Orange met my expectations, as did the five other flavors that they offer. The energy is there and the flavors pretty much stay true to what is listed on the side of the can. You can pick them up at most convenience stores; however, you can save a bunch of money if you buy them in bulk. $20.00 will get you a 12 pack, which means you are only paying $1.66 for 23.5 ounces. Compare that to $2.00 for a Red Bull! Final Judgment - 8.8
Cost:$1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating:8.7
Final Judgment Rating:8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Amp Traction Energy Drink Review:
Well I have almost completely reviewed all of the Energy Drinks that Amp has just released. I have one more of the new flavors to review after the Amp Traction review. The new flavors include ReLaunch, Elevate and Traction (which I am reviewing today). I am glad to see Amp continue to diversify their product lineup. I know I was pleased with the last Amp Energy Drink that I reviewed, so let's see if the new 16 ounce Traction makes the cut in the taste and kick categories.
Amp Traction Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well first off the new Traction Energy Drink from Amp tells comes in a grape 16 ounce can and says "charge of grape" right on it. So I pretty much knew what I was getting in to today when I gave it my first sip. It did have a nicely carbonated grape flavor, but it was not too sweet. It was actually very similar to the Loud Pomberry Zero that I tried awhile back. The only difference between the two is that Loud used artificial sweetners and Amp used sugar. Overall the grape flavor was pretty tasty. I would of liked a little more of a juice flavor, but hey taste is subjective. Taste Rating - 8.6
Amp Traction Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the lightly carbonated grape flavor was not too bad, but will Amp gain "Traction" in the kick category? Well there is a laundry list of energy ingredients that includes (for two servings) 296 milligrams of taurine, 248 milligrams of guarana seed extract (natural caffeine), 160 milligrams of caffeine and 34 milligrams of Panax Ginseng Extract. All those ingredients definitely gave me quite a kick in the pants, the only bad thing was that there was a slight crash associated with it (58 grams of sugar). This could be alleviated by using a sugar free version. Even with the slight crash the energy was still bountifull. Kick Rating - 8.7
Amp Traction Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
A good taste and a good kick was provided by Amp Traction. As I stated in the opening paragraph, I am glad they continue to diversify their product lineup. Hopefully in the near future they release these 3 new flavors, Traction, Relaunch and Elevate (which I will review shortly) in sugar free versions as well. Where can you get them? Well you can get them pretty much anywhere. Final Judgment - 8.7
Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.09
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating:9.0
Final Judgment Rating:
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Wild Grape:
Alright so this is my fifth Energy Drinks review of the Jolt Energy Drink line up. The other reviews of the extremely large 23.5 ounce battery shaped can include; Ultra, Power Cola, Cherry Bomb and Blue. If you have never tried one, then I suggest you at least pick one up for the can alone as the 23.5 ounce can has a dry ice effect. When you crack the drink, you hear a loud pop and then you see a dry ice effect (fog like) pouring from the can. Don't get me wrong, I have been pleased with all the flavors so far, but the can definitely sets Jolt energy apart from the rest. So let's see how the fifth edition of the lineup does in the taste and kick categories!
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Wild Grape: Taste
Ever had a grape soda? Well that is pretty much what the Wild Grape from Jolt Energy tastes like. There is plenty of carbonation coupled with a pretty pleasant grape flavor. There is really no medicinal aftertaste present at all. In fact, if it did not say energy drink on the can then I doubt you would even know that you were drinking one (that and the fact that you are going to get a bigger kick from this than drinking a regular grape soda). Now, the 23.5 ounce can is a lot. In fact, even though I drink at least one if not more energy drink per day, I had a hard time finishing the entire thing. However, that is a good thing, as Jolt is resealable, so you can drink one of these the entire day at the office. Taste Rating - 8.6
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Wild Grape: Kick
Jolt pretty much uses the same energy ingredients across all their flavors. These energy ingredients include; 280 milligrams of caffeine, 2800 milligrams of taurine, 56 milligrams of guarana (natural caffeine) and a ton of b-vitamins which is pretty substantial for one sitting. Jolt might not be the best energy drink on the market, but they are pretty darn close, at least in my opinion. Kick Rating - 9.0
Jolt Energy Drink Review - Wild Grape: Final Judgment
Tons of liquid energy, 23.5 ounce to be exact. Good price, good flavor, good kick. The grape flavor makes a nice addition to the lineup. So if you have not tried one, look for the giant battery can in the nearest convenience store, or if you don't have one you can order them in bulk on their website which brings the price down to $1.66 a can. Not too shabby for 23.5 ounces! Final Judgment - 8.8