Okay, despite the fact that most energy drinks retail for about 4 times as much as a can of soda and you get 1/3rd less, I've become hooked over the past few weeks. I'm not quite sure how effective the drinks are in giving you energy, but there's something about them I can't quite resist. Drinks I've tried: Mountain Dew AMP: This doesn't really taste much like Mt. Dew, but I guess Pepsi figured they'd sell a few more cans if they slapped the Dew logo on there. Overall, this is probably the best tasting energy drink I've tried. It's green in color, slightly carbonated, and has somewhat of a citrus taste. Lil Jon's CRUNK!!! Energy Drink: Well, this is definitely the most unique flavor. I don't even know how to describe it. The color is a light red and the can claims that there are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The can also claims that it will "energize, arouse, invigorate, refresh, stimulate, and replentish." One of the ingrediants advertised on the can is "Horny Goat Weed" -- I don't know what that actually is, but it isn't on the official ingrediant list. Definitely the most carbonated energy drink yet. Sobe Adrenaline Rush: Pretty good fruit flavor. While the drink isn't bad, nothing about it really sticks out to me. The color looks like what I'd imagine Carrot Juice looks like. I also have a couple of cans of "Pimp Juice" sitting in my fridge, but I haven't tried them yet. Apparently it has a sour apple taste and isn't carbonated at all. Suprisingly I haven't tried Red Bull yet, but most people think it's pretty nasty. When energy drinks were first coming out I tried something called "KMJ" (I think) and it tasted like pure ass. Does anyone else here really enjoy energy drinks? What are your favorites and what are the worst ones you've had?
Pure Power Shotz - Comes in a 5.75 oz. can but has quite a bit pop to it. You can get a 4 pack from Wal-Mart for $3.75. Red Bull - The original energy drink but tastes like piss. Mountain Dew AMP - tastes good but doesn't really give much of a kick. I've tried a couple of others but can't remember their names. the key is that they have both caffeine and ginseng...
starbucks doubleshot is pretty good, gets me awake and ready for class so i dont fall asleep, you should try that one next
I am a big fan of the Lo- Carb Monster drinks. They work well and the taste fits me. It's not an aquired taste though, you either like it or you hate it.
your telling me you guys have not had Sum Poosie Energy drink... Come down to downtown and try it it's pretty good but the name is so freaking catchy and all the names of the drinks you make with it is crazy. they have nice models on the bottles too lol...
Jaeger-bombs are good when you need to rally at night. Suppose you're tired after a long day. Your friends forced you to go out that night. The Jaeger-bomb is the perfect pick-me-up.
yeah energy drinks, i could use one right now... red bull.. not the best taste. haven't tried the mountain dew ones.. but I need to be up umm late tonight so..
I second that. If you can't find it, regular Monster's not bad. I try to get the big cans if possible... more value for your $$ and you can always save part of it for alter. So far: Monster (either version): big can, tastes great, keeps you awake Sobe No Fear: big can, tastes disgusting, can't finish because of taste Red Bull: tastes weird, especially sugar-free. But I drink a lot of it anyway because it seems to be the only drink available in this town without the sugar calories. Expensive. Does keep you awake. Does not help in extreme athletic activities - at least, it doesn't quite give you wings. Amp: small can, good taste. Not quite as much energy. Doubleshot: at least it's normal coffee, so you know what you're getting. Doesn't wake me up that much for the price though. I've gotten hooked on these things lately myself, and I worry about it. I'm the same person who gave a public lecture last spring about how anything can be sold as a herbal supplement and we might be eating and drinking harm to ourselves, since they're not regulated. I suspect most of the energy boost is due to large quantities of caffeine and the other stuff is probably ineffectual. I just hope it doesn't hurt you in repeated doses. I doubt these things have been tested very well. I was actually going to do lab research on them, but none of our liquid chromatographs give reliable results. I can't buy a new one of everything...
Red Bull - It's an acquired taste no doubt, I have acquired that taste though, so I like it. Sobe No Fear - AWESOME, probably my favorite, even though it has HFCS in it. Sobe Adrenaline Rush - It's ok Mountain Dew - only had it once, I thought it was decent enough. Rock Star isn't that great. KMD - Tastes horrible, I have friends who love them, but I am convinced there is pickle juice in it.
I like the drinks, even the taste. But I've vowed to stop drinking them (and not just because the financial strain either). The thing with them is that after i have a red bull, my entire sleeping schedule gets messed up. It's harder for me to sleep at night and I would wake up in the middle of the night all the time. I never realize this since I usually drink them when I am craming for test and go on like 8 hrs sleep every 3 days deals. So when I am done I feel like total crap and just blame what ever pain my body is feeling on the lack of sleep. But when I worked this summer, it become apparent the drinks can seriously mess up your sleeping pattern after drinking them.
Red Bull put me in the hospital a couple of years ago after a whole night of sweating and dry-heaving. Never been brave enough to try another and see if I just got a bad can that day.
