Let me take the guess work out of buying energy drinks for you! Energy Drink Reviews

I wonder if Chuck Norris will ever come out with an energy drink??? If so the Chuck Norris drink would kick Steven Seagal’s ass!

Cherry Charge Lightning Bolt (CCLB) gives off an Asian vibe with the writing on the can but not the best design out there. CCLB offers you 16oz of Juicy Juice cherry flavor packed with an interesting twist. This drink is like no other that you have tasted, I don’t know what it is but I am not sure if its a good thing either???

The minute you crack this can open it smells like Juicy Juice cherry, if you have had juicy juice before you know exactly what I mean… it is a very distinct aroma. CCLB offers a deep red color, mild carbonation and that first sip is not very pleasant. The only way I can describe this is a cherry flavor that turns into a plum aftertaste once you swallow this liquid. The taste gets a little better after a few swigs but I am will not be buying anymore of this drink….. I won’t be drinking anymore of this even if you give it to me!

The ingredient list for CCLB includes some rare finds like Tibetan goji berry, organic cane juice + Asian cordyceps but also gives you some of the usual suspects like caffeine, guarana, ginseng, ginko and B vitamins.

Feel free to sample this if you like… but remember that I warned you!

NOS Grape offers an eye catching can with colors similar to Rockstar Guava. This high performance energy drink delivers that trademark artificial grape smell… snow cones, gum, suckers, candy or kool-aid. If there was dictionary with smells, this is what would be listed for grape.

Now that we are done sniffing that artificial grape aroma let take a swig of this drink…..WOW, artificial grape flavor to match that aroma! If I blindfolded you and had you sample this you would think it was grape soda. There is no energy taste at all, just lots or robust artificial grape flavor. I happen to like grape soda so this drink taste good to me, but I don’t wanna pay $2 to drink pop.

NOS grape offers the usual suspects: 2000mg taurine, 400mg L-carnitine, 250mg caffeine, 200mg inositol, 100mg panax ginseng and B vitamins.

If you like expensive grape pop/soda… I got the perfect drink for you!

Today we had the chance to sample some Guru Energy! Guru comes in your standard 250 mL bullet can, has an interesting red/silver theme with block lettering. Guru claims to be 100% natural and certified organic.

Guru has a deep gold color, mild carbonation and a very unique flavor that I find hard to describe… maybe a grapefruit mixed with ginger ale? The taste is somewhat tart and sour and it hits you on the roof of your mouth a little bit. Guru defiantly has a dry aftertaste once the tingle on your tongue disappears. I picked up the can to look at it about an hour later, took a sniff and it smell just like cotton candy inside that can!!

Guru contains sparkling water, organic white grape + cane juice, guarana, caffeine, SALT, ginseng root, ginkgo biloba and echinacea. This is the first drink I have seen that comes with echinacea.

Overall it’s not a bad drink, i would have this again. I paid $2.25 at Whole Foods for this and though that was a bit steep. I would drink this more often if I could find it for a buck.

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One of my old time favorites has been discontinued by Fuse it was Omega Energy (Mango Passionfruit). My buddy Rob introduced me to this fine nectar and it was an instant hit in my energy drink book! This drink was the perfect compliment to a draggin’ ass Monday morning, fresh vibrant orangy passionfruit flavor that just got ya going even before the taurine and ginseng hit ya! This drink was in the #1 position for quite some time in my ratings book. Rockstar Guava is in my current top 3 along with Omega but not quite sure if it takes the win.

It’s just not the same anymore with Omega in the fridge!  If you have seen Omega in you r area please drop me a line, I need to get me some more!!!!!!!!

Time for bed, I’m outta here for tonight!

Listen up all you slackers that are running behind, is it time for an Excelerator?

Dead Red energy gives you a sharp taste, provides a nice heavy film on roof of mouth, hits ya in back of throat, offers a med-heavy carbonation that tingles your mouth pretty good, cotton mouth sets in about 5 seconds after you gulp this down.

This drink has a red/pink/fushia color and that generic fruit punch taste and aroma. I personally am not going to buy this drink again, luckily I only spent $.60 at big lots for this.  The can has a cool design and comes in a 12oz bullet can.

The “goods”: 1500 mg taurine, 37 mg inositol, 37 mg ginseng, 30 mg milk thistle and 22 mg ginko. (unknown amount of guarana and HFCS)

Did I mention this drink gives you serious cottonmouth?

Today we have another selection from the Rockstar “Juiced” line. Rockstar Guava has a pretty cool purple can with a diamond plate design and black/gold lettering.RS Guava has sweet fruity aroma when you crack the can open, pinkish/red color and mild carbonation. If you have ever flown on an inner island in Hawaii they give you these little 4 oz cups of guava juice and this drink will remind you of it.

RSG used to be 70% juice but that had been knocked down to 50% juice but the same great taste is still there! I really enjoy this drink, you can crack one of these open first thing in the morning and serve it at breakfast (to people that say they don’t like energy drinks).

This drink really breaks out of the standard energy drink taste and brings a new flavor to the table! Props to Rockstar on this grade A winner! I rate this drink in my top 3 of energy drinks I have sampled!

Happy October 1^st

Rockstar Pom is part of the Juiced collection of drink, I think it’s better than the original “juiced” which was the orange flavor. Pom contains 50% juice, has a nice deep burgundy red color, mild carbonation that tingles your tongue just right and a slight sweet aroma that greets you when you open the can up!

RSP has a nice sweet but dry taste that includes just the right amount of carbonation to fully enjoy this beverage. There is no real aftertaste that I can taste, this finishes clean and smooth. The pomegranate flavor may be to strong or tart for a whole 16oz can, I would love to see this drink in the standard 8.3oz bullet can (and sell it for $1). After 16 oz of this drink your tongue is shot and things don’t taste right for a while. I suggest splitting this can with someone at breakfast time

The goods: 16 oz can - 160mg caffeine, 2000mg taurine, 50mg inositol, 50mg guarana, 300mg ginko biloboa, 50mg ginseng, 40mg milk thistle and B vitamins.

Stumble it!

Velocity Energy Tea is brewed from black tea leaves using filtered water (no high fructose corn syrup here) and some natural flavors. VT has a deep gold color, non carbonated and mild fruit aroma that offers plenty of antioxidants!

I really enjoyed the Velocity Tea, it has a solid brewed tea flavor with a fruity overtone. The first sip may seem kinda strange but after that you really start to enjoy this fine beverage! Velocity gives you a nice little energy boost without the shakes!

VT contains a whole list of goodies: caffeine, guarana, taurine (2000mg), panax ginseng, inositol, ginkgo bilboba, grape seed, bee pollen, B vitamins, milk thistle and gotu kola.

Purchased 16 oz can at big lots for $.60 but this drink is worth $2/can!

Freek Skitzo (Evil Energy) is a fine tasting beverage! I wish I had 2 more hands so I could give this drink 4 thumbs up!

Skitzo comes in your standard 16 oz can, has a purple pull tab and I found it for $.60/can at Big Lots. Once I tasted Freek I went back to Big Lots and bought a case it was so good! The first time I sampled this beverage was when my buddy Jeff brought me one back from Detroit (old can). I could never find Freek anywhere I looked and I wasn’t driving to Detroit to buy more either…. but then about a year later Big Lots has a new can design and a skid loaded with multiple cases! It was time to get my Freek on; at $.60 a can everyone can afford to get Freeky!

List of goodies: 16 oz, Caffeine (170mg), taurine (2032mg), inositol (200mg), B vitamins and ginseng

Skitzo is purple in color, average-moderate carbonation that adds a nice tingle to your tongue, tangy bouquet that grabs your attention and a nice grape flavor that packs the proper amount of tart and sweetness!

If you have to pay $2 to get your Freek on, it’s worth it!

New Can ————————————————–Old Can

I though today was an appropriate day for a review on Old Glory! OG has a light gold color, mild carbonation, fruity aroma but not much of a fruity taste. I would classify this as a light and refreshing drink, you can drink this while at work, watching TV at home ect…. It’s not going to give you the shakes but it will give you a little boost.

The list of goodies are: 16 oz can, Caffeine (100mg), taurine (500mg), guarana, inositol, ginseng and B vitamins.

OG was purchased for $.99 (Thanks Rob) has a flag and eagles head on the can!