Spike Shooter - An Energy Drink Gone too Far?

The Spike Shooter energy drink, made by Biotest Laboratories, has been banned from a local school in Colorado when several students got sick after drinking it. One was even diagnosed with a caffeine overdoes. Even 7-11 stores have pulled the Spike Shooter Energy drink off of shelves. Now was Spike Shooter banned (pulled) for a good reason? Are energy drinks going to far by putting in too much caffeine?

I finally got around to the Spike Shooter Review

Too Much Caffeine?
You might have heard of the Cocaine Energy Drink containing a lot of caffeine but Spike Shooter contains even more caffeine. Well the Cocaine Energy Drink has 280 milligrams of caffeine in 8.4 ounces, whereas the Spike Shooter Energy drink has 300 mgs in the same 8.4 ounces. Well 300 milligrams of caffeine is roughly equivalent to 3 cups of coffee in one 8.4 ounce can - so is that too much? If not where do we draw the line?

Well being a energy drink fanatic I love my caffeine and regularly consume energy drinks! However, I don't think adding more and more and even more caffeine is the best idea. I usually like strong energy drinks, but the more energy ingredients you add to the equation, usually the worse the drink tastes. I think there comes a time when enough is enough. I tried the Cocaine Energy Drink and I definitely noticed the overwhelming caffeine aftertaste. I have yet to try Spike Shooter, so I can not say if the caffeine will be too much, but with 20 mg more than the Cocaine Energy drink it just might be.

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Ban Spike Shooter or Put Age Limit on Purchasing Energy Drinks?
Basically it comes down to whether or not there should be an age limit when purchasing energy drinks. Personally I don't think Spike Shooter should be banned, but it might not be a bad idea to have an age limit on
Energy Drinks over a certain dose of caffeine. I am not a parent yet, but I definitely would not want to come home after a long day of work to have my 12 year old wired to the gills on 300 milligrams of caffeine. But then, would this ban then also apply to coffee places like Starbucks? Some Starbucks drinks have more caffeine than energy drinks? This could be a touchy subject, so what does everybody else think? I know I will eventually try and write up a review on it.

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Energy 69 Energy Juice

Cost:$2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.23
Active Ingredients: Caffeine, Guarana, Ginseng, Green Tea
Taste Rating:9.3
Kick Rating:8.3
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Energy 69 Energy Juice Review
Well today I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to review a drink from across the pond. The Energy 69 Energy juice is a healthy energy drink alternative that is being marketed as a breakfast energy juice. Well not quite available in the US yet, it is widely available in most of Europe. You might be wondering how they got the name Energy 69. Well quite simply the drink has 69 calories per 100 ml. Let's see how it fairs during the review.

Energy 69 Energy Juice Review: Taste
Well after cracking open the 250 ml(8.3 ounce) juice before breakfast I was pleased to have a nice tropical aroma drift out of the can. Even better was the taste. At first it was hard to put a finger on the taste as there were hints of apple, orange, lemon, banana and passion fruit. After a couple more sips I was still not quite able to put my finger on the taste. All I could think of was a tropical juice and after looking at their website I discovered that Energy 69 contains 10 different juices. Overall Energy 69 makes an excellent addition to the energy juice market and I would love to add it to my rotation of morning energy drinks if it was available in the U.S. Taste Rating - very tropical 9.3.

Energy 69 Energy Juice Review: Kick
Well the tropical energy juice is quite pleasing to the taste buds, but does it have enough to get you up and going in the morning? Well there is about the same amount of caffeine in Enery 69 as a Red Bull (about 75 miligrams), but combine that with Guarana, Ginseng, Green Tea extract, B-Vitamins and Maltodextrin gives you plenty of "juice" in the morning. Not to much that is going to rip your gut apart, but if you are used to coffee, this would be a great replacement and the Maltodextrin is a nice touch as it helps sustain the energy longer. Kick rating - a Juicy 8.3.

Energy 69 Energy Juice Review: Final Judgment
The only thing bad about this beverage is that it is not readily available here in the states. A great tropical taste with no medicinal aftertaste what so ever, combined with a pretty decent kick makes Energy 69 juice a perfect morning pick me up. Final judgment - 8.8!

BooKoo Citrus Energy Shot Review

Cost: $1.30
Cost Per Ounce:$0.22
Active Ingredients:Taurine, Caffeine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.2
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

BooKoo Citrus Energy Shot Review
Alright I have reviewed the Original BooKoo Energy Drink and the BooKoo Wildberry Shot before and I was quite pleased with both. The BooKoo citrus shot is also 5.75 ounces and costs about $1.30 per can. You can order them in bulk at the BooKoo site. Well lets see how this wildberry energy shot does in the taste and kick categories!

BooKoo Citrus Energy Shot Review: Taste
I liked the Wildberry shot quite a bit and I would have to say that the citrus flavor is almost as good. Obviously it has a totally different taste, as in this one has a distinct and strong orange taste to it, almost like tang! This is not a bad thing as it is only 5.75 ounces meaning that they have to compress the normal 16 or 24 ounces of flavor into a tiny little, easy to chug 5.75 ounce can. With the taste being quite pleasant it is almost impossible not to slam. Basically the Citrus flavor is another good energy shot from BooKoo! All this flavor crammed into a small package with no medicinal aftertaste deserves a healthy 8.2 taste rating. I like the BooKoo Wildberry Shot a little bit better. But hey, too each his own.

BooKoo Citrus Shot Review: Kick
Basically the same as the Wildberry shot. I don't know how much caffeine they pack into this little bugger, but their claim of two times the power on the can is pretty accurate. If anyone knows the amount of caffeine feel free to chime in! If you are looking for a quick pick me up with out having to chug a bunch of liquid, then the BooKoo energy shots were definately made for you. Very Pleased with the kick so I will give it the a 8.8 kick rating!

BooKoo Citrus Shot Review: Final Judgment
Quick pick me up, great taste, (although I like the Wildberry version slightly better) small $1.25 price tag and all this packaged into 5.75 ounces. Not really too much else to say. Final judgment 8.6

Top 5 Energy Drink Names

Well I have done over 50 Energy Drink Ratings so I thought I would give my take on the top 5 Energy Drink Names. There is no real scientific data to back this up. This is just one fanactics opinion on funny and stupid names for energy drinks! Feel free to chime in if I missed one you think is funny, stupid or just plain ridiculous.

1) Bong Water Energy Drink - Although I don't think the drink exists
anymore the name itself is just plain stupid. Would you go out and buy a drink with this name? Sure sounds like it tastes good. (not saying that I have ever tasted bong water)

2) Sum Poosie - Just add sexual pun before using the energy drinks name. You get the picture.

3) Bawls - Actually a pretty impressive drink, but you can't help think of the funny innuendos to go with this one.

4) Kronik - This could go either way... When I think of Kronik now, I think of the energy I wouldn't have... OR .... After smoking kronik.... Man I got some cotton mouth, go get me a Kronik.

5) Hair of the Dog - What better way than to market an energy drink. Apply it to a well known and well documented problem.... Hangovers!

6) Deep Throat - This one had to be added. The name pretty much speaks for itself.

Again these are just my top 5 Energy Drink names from the 50 or so I have tried. I am sure there are better ones out there as there are literally hundreds of energy drinks out there. So Chime in with your favorite!

Lemon Lime 5 Hour Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.49 for 2 ounces
Cost Per Ounce: $1.25
Active Ingredients: Caffeine (mainly), B6, B12,
Taurine
Taste Rating: 9.0
Kick Rating: 9.5
Final Judgment Rating: 9.6 - The Energy is Worth IT!
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

5 Hour Energy Drink - Lemon Lime Review
I stated in my review of the original 5 Hour Energy Drink, that these guys had an outstanding kick for a little 2 ounce energy shot. The only thing that they needed to work on was the fact that there was a slight medicinal aftertaste to the shot and that you had to give it a thorough shake before consuming. Even with those taste issues, the wild berry shot from Chaser was more than worth it. Well turns out they have unleashed a new lemon lime flavor! So get ready for the new 5 Hour Energy Drink lemon lime flavor because here comes the review!

5 Hour Energy Drink - Lemon Lime Review: Taste
As I stated above, the taste of the original berry flavor was not going to win any taste awards but it was still worth every penny. However, there is a vast improvement with the new lemon lime flavored Five Hour Energy Drink. The new lemon lime has a slight tart flavor but still managed to be quite sweet, kind of like home made lemonaide that has a stronger lemon taste than the store bought kind. Overall the Five Hour Lemon Lime Energy Drink will get an improved taste rating of 9.0. Well done with the new flavor!

5 Hour Energy Drink - Lemon Lime Review: Kick
Well the taste is better than the original berry flavor and it turns out they did not tamper with the energy formula for the new 5 Hour Lemon Lime either. The original Berry flavored beverage made it into my Top 10 Energy Drinks article and it also made #1 in my article of the Strongest Energy Drinks. Since they did not mess with the formula at all, the new lemon lime flavored 5 Hour Energy is also still one of the strongest drinks I have tried. You get all that punch packaged into a tiny 2 ounce shot. I will give the new lemon lime flavor the same score as I gave the original berry flavored beverage, a huge 9.5 - so get ready for that five hours of rush!

Chaser 5 Hour Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
The taste was improved and they did not tamper with the extremely strong energy formula. As I have stated several times through out this blog, the Five Hour Energy Drink remains my favorite. The addition of the new flavor only bolsters this feeling. If you want to buy the original berry flavor, or if you want to try out the new lemon lime flavor you can Buy It Here!To top it all off the price has been lowered! Final judgment a 9.6 - Still Worth It.

Steaz Energy Drink Review

Cost:$2.09
Cost Per Ounce:$0.17
Active Ingredients:Organic Green Tea, Guarana
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating: 7.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Steaz Energy Drink Review
Well here is another first on the Energy Drink Ratings website. Steaz is the very first USDA certified Organic Energy Drink to be reviewed here. I know what some of you are thinking. An Organic Energy Drink, that should taste real good. Well I couldn't help but give the 12 ounce Steaz Energy Drink a try as it is the first organic energy beverage, meaning it contains all natural ingredients and it has plenty of Acai fruit which is a natural anti-oxidant. Enough fluff and onto the review!

Steaz Energy Drink Review: Taste
My first thoughts were that this might not be the most pleasant tasting energy beverage that I had tried because it was organic and because it came in a green can which made me think that I was going to be tasting nothing but green tea. Well I was wrong because upon further review of the can I noticed that I was going to be treated to a berry flavor. Well, they did not lie. The slightly carbonated Steaz energy drink had a pleasantly sweet berry flavor with just a hint of green tea. The combination of these flavors along with the slight carbonation made for quite a refreshing energy beverage! Steaz deserves a refreshing 8.6 for a taste rating!

Steaz Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the taste was quite refreshing and so was the kick. The combination of the organic green tea and the organic guarana extract made for a surprising kick. If you combine the pleasant kick with the fact that it contains acai fruit which is high in antioxidant benefits and you not only receive a pleasant kick, you get it completely jitter free! While not being in the upper echelon in the kick category, Steaz provides more than enough energy to keep you going and would make for a great drink on a hot day! 7.8 for a Kick Rating

Steaz Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
The first organic energy beverage to be reviewed here was quite well. It has a great refreshing taste and provides ample energy to keep you moving. This just goes to show that having all natural ingredients can still give you a great energy beverage. Final judgment is a 8.6 for being first to be all organic!

Go Fast Light Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.16
Active Ingredients: Guarana, Taurine, Ginseng, Ginko, Biloba, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:9.0
Kick Rating: 9.2
Final Judgment Rating:9.1
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Go Fast Light Energy Drink Review
Well I did the original Go Fast Energy Review a couple of weeks ago and I stated that I could not wait until I got my hands on the Go Fast Light version of this beverage. I also stated that I had high expectations for the light version too. Well I didn't have to wait long to try this beverage as I finally got a hold of the 11.9 ounce 30 calorie light version today.

Go Fast Light Energy Drink Review: Taste
Instead of trying this drink on the way to the gym, I thought I would give it a try on the way to my indoor soccer game. I was happy with the taste of the original and was excited to try Go Fast Light. Turns out it stayed very true to the original flavor which had somewhat of a spicy strawberry flavor. The only difference was that you could taste a hint of honey which actually was quite pleasant. Even with the 30 calorie light version there was no medicinal aftertaste present. I would have to say that this is probably one of the best tasting light (low calorie / low carbohydrate) energy drinks that I have ever tried. And for that I will give it a taste rating of 9.0 (same as the original).

Go Fast Light Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well we have established that Go Fast Light tastes just as good as the original, but will it give the same kick? Well with the same combination of ingredients as the original version (Guarana, Taurine, Ginseng, Ginko Biloba, B-Vitamins and a host of other energy producing ingredients) Go Fast Light is far from disappointing in the kick category. I was more than pumped up through all 45 minutes of my indoor soccer game. Even after the game I had tons of energy to spare. Again, just like the original version, Go Fast Light delivers a long, smooth and jitter free burst of energy so I will give it an exceptional kick rating of 9.2!

Go Fast Light Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
No disappointments here whatsoever. It tasted great, especially with the hint of honey, it gives a great jitter free kick and it can be had for about $2.00 a can. Combine this with the fact that it has only 30 calories and you have pretty much the perfect athletic / sports energy drink. As I stated before, this is pretty much my favorite low calorie / low carb energy beverage. And for that I will give it a final judgment rating of 9.1.

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Bookoo Jugo Energy Juice Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.12
Active Ingredients: Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Taurine
Taste Rating: 8.9
Kick Rating: 8.7
Final Judgment Rating: 8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Bookoo Jugo Energy Juice Review
Well I heard about this new Bookoo energy juice online and I could not wait until I got my hands on it. Fortunately for me I did not have to wait too long. When the cans of Bookoo Energy Juice arrived they were a somewhat bright orange. On the top of the can it states - "99% juice and 100% energy." Turns out this is the first energy drink to be made from 99% juice. A quick look at the ingredients shows a variety of anti-oxidant rich fruits and a a plethura of vitamins. Well this should be a good forray into the morning energy drink market! Let's give it a try.

Bookoo Jugo Energy Juice Review: Taste
With the can being orange and the drink itself being marketed towards juice drinkers I was expecting a predominantly orange taste. But after my first sip I quickly turned the can around to see if I could get an idea of what kind of fruit flavor I was tasting. Turns out combining papaya, white grape, orange, guava and passion fruit makes for a very light yet exotic citrus tasting energy juice. I was not disappointed and would gladly add this to my morning repertoire of energy drinks; especially since there was no medicinal aftertaste. Taste Rating = 8.9!

Bookoo Jugo Energy Juice Review: Kick
Well it has an original citrus taste and it contains 99% juice, let's see if it holds up to the 100% energy claim! Well with energy ingredients like caffeine, B-Vitamins and Taurine combined with a host of other vitamins I was more than pleased with the kick I received. It was definitely enough "juice" to get me going in the morning. The kick was not over the top which is good, the last thing you need in the morning is a drink that is going to make you jittery. The BooKoo juice gets a 8.7 kick rating!

Bookoo Jugo Energy Juice Review: Final Judgment
Taste great has a very pleasing kick that doesn’t leave a medicinal aftertaste. On top of this it has more than your daily allowance of vitamin C and vitamin A. Jugo should do great in the morning energy beverage segment as it is a healthier alternative than coffee and it gives you plenty of vitamins. Final judgment is a juicy 8.9!

BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot Review

Cost: $1.30
Cost Per Ounce:$0.22
Active Ingredients:Taurine, Caffeine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.4
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot Review
Alright I have reviewed the BooKoo Energy Drink before and I was quite pleased with the results. My only beef was that the 24 ounce can was really hard to down in one sitting. This did however make for a good substitute for jager bombs! Well I don't know if the people at BooKoo read my review (I doubt it) but they did come out with an alternative. They not only have the 16 ounce version but they also have the BooKoo Energy Shot which is only 5.75 ounces and states 2X the power on the label. Well this could not have solved my problem any better, so here is what I think of the BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot!

BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot Review: Taste
Since I reviewed the citrus flavor before, I thought that I would give Wilb Berry a try. I know that you are supposed to slam the shot, but I tried drinking it slowly to make sure I could get a feel for the taste. Well the name on the can basically describes the taste. It has a distinct berry taste, actually a little bit of rasberry flavor lingers after drinking it! Though I did try drinking it slowly I ended up just slamming it. I mean it tasted good so I might as well just get what I bought it for, the energy! Overall for an energy shot I was quite suprised as they are cramming all the energy ingredients into a smaller can, but they still kept a great taste and there was very little medicinal aftertaste. Taste Rating - 8.4!

BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot Review: Kick
Good taste in a small can, but does it have 2x the power like the label suggests. Well, not exactly knowing what they are comparing the power too I just figured I would compare it to a normal energy drink. Turns out it does pack quite a punch! I know the 24 ounce version has a total of 360 mg's of caffeine but I am not sure how many mg's are in the shot version? Well either way the shot does pack a nice kick so I am assuming they pack a lot of caffeine in this little bugger. I was happy with the effects so I will give it a nice kick rating of 8.8.

BooKoo Wild Berry Energy Shot Review: Final Judgment
Well if you are looking for a good tasting energy shot give the 5,75 ounce BooKoo a chance. I liked the taste and I liked the kick I got from it. I also like the price tag. You can pick up a case of 24 for only $32.00 at their site which equates to about $1.30. Good choice if you are just looking for the kick and are not worried about how much you are getting! I liked this drink, therefore I will give it a final judgment of 8.7!

Ronin Energy Drink Review

Cost:$1.65 - $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.10 - $0.12
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Ginseng, Green Tea Extract
Taste Rating:8.7
Kick Rating:9.0
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Ronin Energy Drink Review
Well the Ronin Energy Drink came to my attention as I was traveling through Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Turns out this is actually where it is made and the reason I grabbed it off the shelf was that the can was relatively unique and the catch phrase "positive liquid synergy" caught my eye. After further reading of the 16 ounce can it turns out that this drink contains the equivalent of one serving of fruits and vegetables per can. Combined with this are anti-aging properties and anti-oxidants. After reading this I was thoroughly pumped to give the original Ronin Energy drink a try.

Official Ronin Website

Ronin Energy Drink Review: Taste
At first glance of the ingredients I noticed that Green Tea extract was used, so I was not sure if this was going to be another green tea tasting energy drink. To my surprise it was not. It actually was a very pleasant citrus blend. There was no medicinal aftertaste and they do a great job of masking all the vitamins and minerals. Although there were 190 calories per can I was more than happy to make this trade off to get a serving of fruits and vegetables! If you are not willing to make this trade off then it looks like they have a diet version available that is only 15 calories and still contains one serving of fruits and veggies per can! Final review of the Ronin Energy Drink for taste is a very pleasant 8.7!

Ronin Energy Drink Review: Kick
Ronin's taste was quite pleasing and it contains a plethora of energy ingredients so I was pretty sure that I was going to be receiving a quite healthy "kick" of energy! Well, what do you know? I was right (as I usually am). The kick was actually more than I was suspecting and it seemed to deliver a sustained amount of energy for about 3-4 hours. When I get my hands on a diet Ronin I think I will give it a try before I hit the gym. Very good kick - so I will give it a kick rating of 9.0!

Ronin Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Well the taste was great, the kick was damn good and you get a full serving of fruits and vegetables per can. Now I paid $1.99 for a single can, but upon further review of the Ronin web site you can buy a 12 pack for only $19.99; which puts the cost per can at about $1.65! Also if you look at their site it looks like they supply a list of drink mixers that you can try out which is pretty neat. To sum up: Good Taste + Good Kick + Good Price = Great Final Judgment of 9.0!

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Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Energy Drink Review

Cost:$1.25
Cost Per Ounce:$0.08
Active Ingredients: Caffeine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.5
Kick Rating:7.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Energy Drink Review
Well this would be the second Phat Phruit energy drink I reviewed as I recently tried the Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade flavor which I thoroughly enjoyed. That said I had high expectations for the Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Flavor. As with all of the flavors, Grape Strawberry contains 11 essential vitamins plus a nice amount of calcium. Two Phat Phruits are equal to one glass of milk. Well enough background, onto the review!

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Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Energy Drink Review: Taste
With only 40 calories and 10 carbs per serving, this low sugar energy drink tasted good. The strawberry flavor slightly overpowered the grape flavor but all in all it blended well together for a great taste that had no medicinal aftertaste at all. I did like the Rasberry Lime Phat Phruit slightly better but the Grape Strawberry flavor deserves a healthy taste rating of 8.5!

Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Energy Drink Review: Kick
Having already reviewed one Phat Phruit I knew what to expect in the kick category. While these drinks are not especially strong they definitely contain an ample amount of caffeine to keep you going! Phat Phruit also combines the caffeine with a combination of B-Vitamins. AS with the other flavors, the kick was noticeable and there was no crash afterwards, but it was not outstanding. In my humble opinion this would be a great energy beverage to enjoy with breakfast. Maybe substitute your daily coffee for this so you can pick up some extra vitamins! Kick Rating is a pleasing 7.5.

Phat Phruit Grape Strawberry Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Grape Strawberry makes for a good flavor combination. The kick is enjoyable and would make for a good breakfast drink. Combine that with the tiny price tag of $1.25 for 16 ounces and we have ourselves a real winner of an energy beverage. For the price being so low I will give it a slightly better final judgment of 8.0!

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Go Fast Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.16
Active Ingredients:Guarana, Taurine, Ginseng, Ginko
Biloba, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:9.0
Kick Rating: 9.2
Final Judgment Rating:9.1
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Go Fast Energy Drink Review
Well you got energy beverages made for gamers, programmers and the everyday consumer. But the 11.9 ounce Go Fast Energy Drink was formulated with the athlete in mind. Well since it was formulated for the athlete I figured I would give the original Go Fast Energy drink a try before I hit the gym after work. If it is truly meant for the athlete than it should have no problem picking me up after 9 hours of work! Let's hope it doesn't disappoint. Onto the review!

Go Fast Energy Drink Review: Taste
On my way to the gym after work I crack open the red and black can and take my first drink. I was thoroughly surprised. I have actually not tasted an energy drink like this at all as the Go Fast energy drink had a somewhat spicy strawberry flavor that went down extremely smooth. There was absolutely no medicinal aftertaste present. What more is there to say? This is an extremely well tasting energy beverage, so I will give it one of my highest taste ratings of 9.0!

Go Fast Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well we have established that Go Fast tastes quite good, but can it live up to the claim of "Pure Energy" on the can? Well with a combination of Guarana, Taurine, Ginseng, Ginko Biloba, B-Vitamins and a host of other energy producing ingredients Go Fast does not disappoint in the kick category either. This helped get me through many grueling sets at the gym and 20 minutes of cardio. By the time I got home I still had a ton of energy left! For delivering a long, smooth and jitter free burst of energy I will give Go Fast an exceptional kick rating of 9.2!

Go Fast Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Well it tastes great, gives a smooth long lasting and jitter free burst of energy and costs a little less than $2.00 for a 11.9 ounce can! What more can you ask for? Well there was one thing that I would have liked and that is a light version. After doing a little research turns out they already beat me to it. As soon as I can get my hands on a Go Fast Light I will fill you in with all details. So stay tuned for the review! Oh yeah, almost forgot - Final Judgment - Outstanding 9.1!

Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice Review

Cost: $2.49 - $2.59
Cost Per Ounce: $0.31
Active Ingredients: Guarana and Green Tea Extract, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating: 8.4
Kick Rating: 7.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.1
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice Review
Are you looking for a quick pick me up in the morning, or breakfast energy drinks? Do you normally get this quick pick me up from a cup of coffee? Or do you normally drink juice in the morning and only wish it would give you a pick me up? Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, the makers of Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice are marketing their latest line of energy beverages at you! Well I usually have an energy beverage in the morning so I thought trying the all natural organic orange buzz Kaboom Energy Juice would be a nice change from one of my normal sugar induced breakfast drinks! Enough ranting already - onto the review!

Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice Review Taste
Well as I stated above, Kaboom Orange Buzz is actual an all natural organic energy juice that is marketed as a breakfast energy drink. What does it taste like? Well if you have ever had organic, or sugar free orange juice you would recognize the taste. Basically it's sugar free orange juice with a slight hint of green tea! I know what you are thinking, Sugar Free orange juice, BLAH! However, you would be totally wrong as it actually tastes really good. It might take some getting used too, but this would be a great beverage to substitute your morning coffee or juice with! Well deserved taste rating of 8.4!

Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice Review Kick
What does this energy juice bring to the table in the kick department? Well, just that! It combines natural Guarana extract and green tea extract, both natural sources of caffeine, as well as B-Vitamins and a host of other vitamins to give you a strong yet natural kick delivered to you in a manageable 8 ounce can! There will be no jitters here! The kick rating is a "naturally" pleasing 7.8!

Kaboom Orange Buzz Energy Juice Review Final Judgment
Let me reiterate by saying that this would definitely make a good substitute for your normal morning beverage. Not only does it contain all natural ingredients but it also packs a nice kick to get you going in the morning. Not a fan of orange juice in the morning. Well check in later for my review of Kaboom's other all natural energy juice, Tropicool! Final judgment - 8.1!

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Hydrive Energy Drink: Acai Berry

Cost:$1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.17
Active Ingredients:caffeine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.4
Kick Rating:8.3
Final Judgment Rating:8.4
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Hydrive Energy Drink Review: Acai Berry
Well today I am going to take a crack at the Hydrive Acai Berry energy drink from INOV8. And if you are reading this review chances are you have heard of "acai berries" and know that they have benefited from increased popularity lately. Why the increased popularity? Well acai berries contain powerful antioxidant properties. Combine Acai berries with a plethora of b-vitamins and potassium and we have another healthy energy drink! Well enough fluff and on to the actual review!

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Hydrive Energy Drink Review: Acai Berry Taste
To start off this beverage comes in a unique slim 15.5 ounce plastic reseal able bottle. Hydrive Acai Berry only contains 25 calories and is made from spring water. Well how does it taste? If you have never tried a beverage made with acai berries it might be hard to describe. It has a definite tropical berry taste, but the lack of sugar means the taste is not overwhelming. Besides the tropical taste the refreshing quality of this drink is outstanding. On the Hydrive site they say one of the uses of Hydrive is to help get rid of a hangover. I did not try it after a night out of drinking but I can definitely see the merits of that claim as it is really refreshing. I will give it a refreshing 8.4 for taste - very good for a health conscious energy drink.

Hydrive Energy Drink Review: Acai Berry Kick
The tell all of energy beverages - does it have a decent kick? The actual amount of caffeine listed was hard to find but I found it for you. There is 145 mg of caffeine in each bottle! Compare this to the 80 mg of caffeine in a Redbull or the normal 100 mg of caffeine in a cup of coffee and we have ourselves a winner. I tried this right before a workout and I had enough energy to spare even after 30 minutes of intense cardio! On top of that I had no jitters, experienced no cramps and had no crash after the workout. This health conscious beverage scores again this time with a nice kick rating of 8.3!

Hydrive Energy Drink Review: Acai Berry Final Judgment
The unique acai berry flavor is refreshing and the kick is comparable to a cup of coffee without the jitters. I would have to say this would be a good choice for consumers looking for that extra kick with their beverage, but who don't want the extra calories, sugar or jitters associated with a lot of today's energy drinks! Final Judgment - a pleasant 8.4!

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Phat Phruit: Raspberry Limeade

Cost: $1.25
Cost Per Ounce: $0.08
Active Ingredients: Caffeine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating: 8.9
Kick Rating: 7.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.0
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Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade Energy Drink Review
Well the name and spelling of the Phat Phruit brand is quite unique and would definately appeal to the younger generation. The fact that phat fruit only has 40 calories per serving and is chalked full of 11 essential vitamins should appeal to the more health conscious consumer. Also, this is one of the few energy beverages that also contain calcium. Two phat phruits is equivalent to a glass of milk! Well enough fluff and on to the Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade energy drink review.

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Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade Energy Drink Review: Taste
Being only 40 calories and 10 carbs per serving I knew that this drink would contain artificial sweetner which is good if your looking for a healthy alternative to the sugar ladden energy beverages that we normally see on the shelves but usually not the greatest when it comes to taste. I say usually, because Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade definitely tastes good. You can taste the sweet rasberry and lime flavor and you even get a hint of tart with it. Combine that with the fact that there is no medicinal aftertaste at all and you get a energy beverage that has a great tasting juice flavor. All in all this is a unique tasting flavor and I would have to give it a taste rating of 8.9. Well done!

Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade Energy Drink Review: Kick
Alright, the unique rasberry and lime flavored Phat Phruit tastes pretty damn good. But how is it going to perform in the kick category? Well the main energy ingredient seems to be caffeine, but I couldn't dig up any information on the actual amount of caffeine in the drink. After the caffeine Phat Phruit seems to be fortified with a variety of vitamins which probably also help it achieve a kick. To sum up the kick was noticeable and there was no crash afterwards, but it was not outstanding. In my opinion this would be a great energy beverage to enjoy with breakfast. Kick Rating is a pleasing 7.5.

Phat Phruit Raspberry Limeade Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Tastes great and has an enjoyable kick to it. I will have to add this to my list of energy beverages to enjoy at breakfast because as I said earlier, it is chalked full of vitamins, contains calcium and is low in calories and carbs! I will give it a final judgment rating of 8.0.

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Kronik Energy Drink Review

Cost:$1.99 - 16 ounces
Cost Per Ounce: $0.12
Active Ingredients:Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng
Taste Rating:8.2
Kick Rating:8.3
Final Judgment Rating:8.3
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Kronik Energy Drink Review
Well what can I say, I got myself the original Kronik Energy Drink basically because of the name. That and so I can walk around saying "Make my drink the Kronik, I wants to get .... .." well you might know the rest. Although most people would associate the name with being lazy, I was very optimistic. The price was $1.99 for a 16 ounce Kronik Energy drink which is pretty standard across the market. Well lets see how this beverage tastes and if it can hold up to the claim on top of the can which states "unrelenting energy supplement."

Kronik Energy Drink Review: Taste
When first cracking the can I noticed a rather pungent smell. I don't know if this was done on purpose or not, but I definitely got a chuckle out of it. Besides the smell, the drink itself tastes pleasantly fruity, almost like a passion fruit drink. Also, if my memory serves me right, this is the first energy beverage I can recall that came in a blue color. Although there was some medicinal aftertaste to the beverage, it was not very noticeable and it was probably better than 80% of the other energy beverages out there. Overall I was pleased with the taste, so I will give it a nice 8.2!

Kronik Energy Drink Review: Kick
Now for the all important "kick" factor. To tell you the truth I was quite impressed with this beverage. I did not see "caffeine" anywhere in the ingredients or on the label so I was not expecting too much of a kick! I was however, pleasantly surprised as the 16 ounce can really provided a substantial boost of energy which lasted several hours. The only downfall to Kronik is that it is 16 ounces and it contains quite a few calories, around 280. Now if you are worried about calories, then they do offer a low carb version as well that only contains 10 calories. Final kick rating is a above average 8.3!

Kronik Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Well overall the drink provides a good passion fruit like taste and an above average kick. There are a lot of calories in the drink, but if you are looking for a low carb (low calorie) version they offer this as well. Look for a review on the low carb version in the future. Well I feel confident in saying, "Make my energy drink the Kronik." Final judgment - above average 8.3!