Rockstar Energy Drinks - Punched Citrus Review

Cost: $2.29
Cost Per Ounce:$0.14
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Guarana, Taurine, Ginkgo, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.7
Kick Rating:8.7
Final Judgment Rating:8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Rockstar Energy Drinks - Punched Citrus Review:
Well it has been quite some time since I have reviewed one of Rockstar Energy Drinks products, especially since I tend to shy away from actually purchasing any Energy Drinks myself since I have been inundated with so many requests for reviews. However, I could not resist buying the new bright green can of Rockstar Punched Citrus. So I shoveled out the $2.29 for the 16 ounce version (also available in 24 ounces if you can handle it) and went to doing what I do best. Since I don't really want to get into what I do best, I guess I can skip that part and just tell you my thoughts on the newest Rockstar Juiced product...

Rockstar Energy Drinks - Punched Citrus Review: Taste
Well first off the Rockstar Energy Drink states right on the can that it is citrus flavored but it also states on the can that it has the flavor of acai berries as well. My first taste definitely showed me the rather tart tasting lemon flavoring, maybe comparable to a "tartier" Mountain Dew. But the aftertaste was followed up with a somewhat juicy punch flavor which was by all means better than being followed up by a medicinal aftertaste. But with 31 grams of sugar per serving (62 grams total in a 16 ounce can) there should be no reason not to be able to hide any medicinal aftertaste. And to be honest I could really not pinpoint the acai berry taste and upon looking further into the ingredient list "acai berry" is listed as the last ingredient. So this really leads me to believe that Rockstar is just trying to take advantage of the health craze associated with Acai Berries. But I guess even without the acai taste, I did rather enjoy this drink, which is odd since I am typically not a fan of citrus flavored Energy Drinks. Taste Rating - 8.7

Rockstar Energy Drinks - Punched Citrus Review: Kick
The new taste was very well received and I believe the kick shall be as well as Rockstar Punched Citrus is supposed to contain 50% more caffeine than original Rockstar. This means in a 16 ounce serving you are getting 240 milligrams of caffeine, 2000 milligrams of taurine, 50 milligrams of Guarana Seed Extract (natural caffeine), 300 milligrams of Ginkgo Biloba extract and a ton of b-vitamins. So yeah I would have to say that the kick was definitely stepped up quite a bit from the original. It lasted along the lines of 3-4 hours, but there was a noticeable crash from all 62 grams of sugar. However, sugar might affect me more than others as outside of energy drinks it is really not a staple in my diet. Kick Rating - 8.7

Rockstar Energy Drinks - Punched Citrus Review: Final Judgment
Rockstar Punched Citrus is a nice addition to the lineup. The flavor was good and the increased kick over the original was appreciated by this reviewer. The price tag of $2.29 for a 16 ounce was not bad at all. I guess my only complaint was the amount of sugar, but fortunately for me and others that are not a fan of sugar, Rockstar does offer alternative sugar free beverages. Feel free to comment below if you have tried the new drink. Final Judgment - 8.7

Guru Energy Drink: Iced Tea Master of the Universe Video

I have reviewed several of the Guru Energy Drinks on my site, but I have yet to see one of their wacky videos until now. Check out the wacky You Tube video talking up the Guru Green Tea Honey Lemon Energy Drink and feel free to comment on it below.

Core Fast Energy Drink Review

Cost: $??
Cost Per Ounce:$??
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana Extract, D-Ribose, B-Vitamins....
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:9.9
Final Judgment Rating:9.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Core Fast Energy Drink Review:
Today's Energy Drink is the Core Fast Energy Drink, a fairly new drink from Go Fast Sports (makers of Go Fast and Go Fast Light, two if I may say so exceptional energy drinks that are designed with the athlete in mind. So when I heard Go Fast was releasing a new drink I was behaving like a giddy girl texting away on her new cell phone. Ok, I may be exaggerating a bit, but the past lineup of Go Fast Energy Drinks was right up my ally and it looks like the new Core Fast Drink is as well. I mean, look at the can... it has warning labels plastered ALL OVER. Some of the warnings include "read entire can before drinking," "Never Exceed One Can Per Day," "Keep Out of the Reach of Children," "Not for the Use by Those Under 18 Years of Age" and the warnings and cautions go on... Why you might ask? Well this tiny little 8.4 ounce can contains 300 milligrams of caffeine, or the equivalent of almost 4 Red Bulls. Presumably it's pretty strong. So let's put that and the taste to the test.

Core Fast Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off I would like to say that when I drink a "hardcore energy drink" of this caliber, or one with tons of energy ingredients, I like to consume them shortly after eating. I would also like to say that I did not heed the "start with half a can" warning. I drank the entire 8.4 ounce Core Fast in one sitting. Core fast is sugar free and when you combine sugar free with tons of energy ingredients you typically get a bitter aftertaste. However, this was not the case with Core Fast as it has a familiar honey with a hint of strawberry taste to it, making it fairly similar to the original. The can itself says it is enhanced with the power and "flavor" of acai, but I really did not sense the taste of acai. Either way, for a can with that many energy ingredients the taste far exceeded my expectations. Taste Rating - 8.8

Core Fast Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the "athletes" energy drink kept a well rounded taste, but how will the new "hardcore" version perform. Well I would have to say that the combination of 300 milligrams of caffeine, D-Ribose (used to fight fatigue), Taurine, Ginseng Extract, Guarana Extract, Green Tea B-Vitamins, and Inositol provided me with a whopping kick. I mean it was incredible. I ate breakfast at 6:30 a.m, drank the entire can at 7:00 a.m, and then hit the gym at 7:45 for an intense lower body workout. I mean I was busting out squats like a giddy little girl texting on her new cell phone. Enough said, it's potent stuff! Just make sure you read and heed all the warnings on the can. I also suggest drinking plenty of water if you are going to workout after consuming. Kick Rating 9.9

Core Fast Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Great taste, intense kick. Go Fast really one upped there original formula and came out with an incredible new "hardcore energy drink." Again, just make sure you read and heed all warnings on the can. This 8.4 ounce beverage is not for the lighthearted. I am not really sure where you can pick these up yet, but if anybody knows feel free to chime in below in the comments section. Final Judgment - 9.5

Jitsu Energy Shot Review - Apple

Cost: $2.99
Cost Per Ounce:$1.50
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, taurine, b-vitamins
Taste Rating:8.2
Kick Rating:9
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Jitsu Energy Shot Review - Apple:
This Jitsu Energy Shots are geared towards MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters and other people who work out to the extreme. This is right up my ally, so as you can imagine I expected it to pack quite a punch. With a plethora of b-vitamins and a good dose of caffeine it definitely should. The Jitsu energy shots comes in three flavors; apple, grape, and fruit punch as well as a citrus flavored double shot. On the website it states that children under 13 and pregnant women should not have this product. It also says not to have more than two shots in one day. Enough background lets drink a shot!!!

Jitsu Energy Shot Review - Apple: Taste
Today I will be sampling the apple flavored Jitsu Energy shot. Well I have too say, not being a fan of apple flavored energy drinks this one wasn't bad. The initial taste is slightly tart, but that is to be expected with apple. There was a hint of medicinal flavor in the aftertaste. That being said, the Jitsu Energy Shot has a laundry list of energy ingredients, so it’s is no surprise the tiny 2 ounce energy shot has a little bite. I have definitely tasted far worse apple drinks than this one and have no doubt that the other flavors will better suit my taste. Taste Rating 8.2

Jitsu Energy Shot Review - Apple: Kick
Well I have to say this is how to start a morning! This shot was a breath of fresh air. No doubt about it Jitsu does give you a kick! The mix of b-vitamins, caffeine, taurine, and the enzyme blend definitely do the trick. I drink a lot of energy shots and this one rates right up there. The website claims the shot has about as much caffeine as two cups of very strong coffee (at least 160 milligrams of caffeine) and I thank them for that. When you need a quick start without the big crash associated with a large dose of sugar then this is your ticket. The kick lasted well through the morning and into the afternoon. Kick Rating 9

Jitsu Energy Shot Review - Apple: Final Judgment
To sum it all up Jitsu Energy gets the job done. Even though the apple flavor wasn’t my favorite it was still pretty good. The energy kick definitely makes up for what I consider a tart flavor. Then again taste is subject to opinion. Anytime I need a little boost a Jitsu would be very sufficient. The kick is very comparable to 5 hour energy shots and tastes similar (as far as artificial flavoring not necessarily the apple flavor). With two more original flavors and a double shot to test I am looking forward to what they offer. Final Judgement 8.6

PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.49 (cheaper in bulk)
Cost Per Ounce:NA
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.5
Kick Rating:8.3
Final Judgment Rating:8.4
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been a whole year since I have reviewed any Energy Drinks or at least I have yet to review one this year. Since I have some personal New Year's resolutions to take care of that involve my overall health and well being, I figured I would start the New Year with a review of a rather healthy energy drink... PepPod Effervescent. This drink has only 1 calorie, 1 carb and no sugar and it even contains some electrolytes. So basically, the PepPod Effervescent energy drink is supposed to be a healthier alternative to your normal everyday sugar laden ED's. So let's see how it performs in the taste and kick categories.

PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off this is basically a Pod (or effervescent dissolvable tablet) that you mix in water. You can tailor the taste to your liking by mixing it with more or less water (8 to 16 ounces). I chose to mix it with 8 ounces of water... After dropping the Pod in I had to wait about 2 minutes for it to completely dissolve. The first drink gave me a not too bad orange citrus taste followed up by what can be described as a grapefruit taste. I know this doesn't sound like the best taste concoction on the market, but to my surprise I actually liked it (usually I am not a huge fan of citrus drinks). It was a little bitter, but I don't believe it was from any medicinal aftertaste. I think the slight bitterness came from the grapefruit flavoring. Either way I was quite pleased and I think PepPod Effervescent would make a great addition to my breakfast menu. Taste Rating - 8.5

PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the taste was pretty solid, but will this tiny pod give off any energy? Well with energy ingredients like caffeine (more than a typical cup of coffee, so probably slightly more than 80 milligrams), 200 milligrams of taurine and a pretty substantial amount of b-vitamins the PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink gave me a nice wakeup call. I would compare it to maybe a 12 ounce RedBull. Not the strongest on the market, but it gave a nice jitter free kick that lasted several hours without any crash at the end. The best part is it only has one calorie! Kick Rating - 8.3

PepPod Effervescent Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
So I started the new year with a healthier alternative (PepPod contains vitamins and antioxidants) to your normal everyday ED and I was pleased. The kick was adequate and the taste was actually quite refreshing. The portability is a nice feature as well. The only place I know of where you can currently get them is online. If anyone knows where else you can get them, feel free to chime in below in the comments section. Final Judgment - 8.4