Nerd Focus & Energy Drink - Zero Calorie Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.17
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Guarana
Taste Rating:9.5
Kick Rating:8.2
Final Judgment Rating:9.1
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Nerd Focus & Energy Drink - Zero Calorie Review:
Now I get sent Energy Drink Samples on a weekly basis. Normally upon receiving the sample it takes anywhere’s from 3-6 weeks for me to get the review out. Not only am I busy, but I normally review in the order that I receive. However, for Nerd Zero Calorie, I will be reviewing right away. Now I just got the sample two days ago, but I will be reviewing today. Why the change? Well my last experience with Nerd was delightful. The original Nerd was great tasting and fell just shy of making my Best Energy Drink list and since it has been well over a year since I had one... I couldn't wait to try the new zero calorie version. Here's a little background on Nerd in case you missed my original review. The 12 ounce drink was invented by a former college student (Vinicio Montes) with the purpose of enhancing memory retention and increasing energy. So basically, this drink was created for college students by college students. Let's see if this drink holds up to the original.

Nerd Focus & Energy Drink - Zero Calorie Review: Taste
As I have said more than once already, I enjoyed the original because of the unique taste. I enjoyed it so I had high expectations for the zero calorie version. And let me tell you, my expectations were met. By using stevia in lieu of sugar they were able to remove the calories all the while keeping the great carbonated flavor which can only be described as tasting like a Green Ecto Cooler Drink from Hi-C which can best be described by me as a citrus cooler taste that has hints of lime, orange and other flavors.. Yes, it brought back memories of my childhood and yes I love it! Taste Rating - 9.5

Nerd Focus & Energy Drink - Zero Calorie Review: Kick
Now I reviewed the original well over a year ago and the bar has been raised on kick in that time. The original review received a kick rating of 8.5, which was slightly above average at that time. The zero calorie version of Nerd has the same energy ingredients which include (entire 12 ounce can): 120 milligrams of caffeine, 1500 milligrams of taurine, 37.5 milligrams of guarana extract and a very nice helping of B-Vitamins. So back then, when compared to a Red Bull with 80 milligrams of caffeine, Nerd performed pretty well. But the standard nowadays seems to be at least 200 milligrams in a 16 ounce drink. Now Nerd zero calorie is only 12 ounces, but it still falls a bit below the standard competition in terms of energy ingredients. Nonetheless, it still delivers a nice kick without any jitters. Which in fact, was probably what they were going for in the first place since the drink is to help increase energy and focus. And when increasing focus, you don't want tons of caffeine in you as there is no way you will be able to concentrate (IMHO). Kick Rating - 8.2

Nerd Focus & Energy Drink - Zero Calorie Review: Final Judgment
Still one of my favorite tasting energy drinks. The kick is decent and the price is competitive. Now in my original review I had two quips about Nerd. First one was that they should introduce a sugar free / low calorie version which they did. Now I would like to think that this was because of me, but I am doubting it, but hey, you never know. My second quip was that they should up the size or at least introduce a 16 ounce version. Who knows... maybe a year from now I they will do just that. But in the meantime, both the original and zero calorie 12 ounce versions are just fine. I wish they were easier to buy because this is one of the drinks I would actually pick up from time to time. Right now the only place I know where you can pick one of these up is at their Web store. If anyone has seen these on a shelf somewhere feel free to chime in below in the comment section. Final Judgment - 9.1 (love the taste)