Monster Energy Rehab Review

Cost:$2.39
Cost Per Ounce:$0.20
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Guarana
Taste Rating:9.0
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained


Monster Rehab:
Normally I start out a Monster Energy Drink review with it has been awhile (since I last tried one)... However, last time I tried the Extra Strength Monster I was fairly impressed. Albeit left with a question as to "Where does the Extra Strength Come In?" Anyways, last time I was at my local Kwik Trip (c-store), as always I meandered over to the Energy Shots and Energy Drinks section and took a look. Low and behold, another drink from Monster that seemed intriguing. A 15.5 ounce Monster Rehab with only 10 calories (per serving) and claims of rehydration. Being intrigued I bought the Monster Rehab for a somewhat reasonable $2.39. Anyways, enough fluff, onto the review.

Monster Rehab: Taste
So as I previously mentioned there are only 10 calories per serving (20 total) which comes from 3 grams of sugar. The drink also contains 5% juice, which to be honest, most seem to include somewhere on the label. Anyways this non-carbonated Monster Energy Drink has a very refreshing lemonade flavor with a hint of sweet tea flavoring. I know what a lot of you readers are thinking... he said refreshing and Monster in the same sentence. Yes, I actually did. In this reviewers humble opinion, this is Monster's best tasting drink to date (taste is subjective though). They have come a long way since the original Monster Energy Drink. I also like the fact that they have a non-carbonated offering that tastes great and that is refreshing. Taste Rating - 9.0

Monster Rehab: Kick
This particular creation from Monster seems to have one of the larger Energy Blends (at least from Monster). The Original Monster has a 2500 milligram (per serving) energy blend where as Rehab has 3227.5 milligrams(per serving). So where does the extra energy come from? The only real difference seems to be coming from the addition of Black Tea Extract which does have a pretty decent amount of caffeine in it. So what's the actual amount of caffeine in Monster Rehab? No idea, but the original has 80 milligrams (per serving), so I would GUESS that Rehab has slightly more, maybe 100 milligrams (per serving). Regardless, I was not only pleasantly suprised with the taste, but the kick lasted several hours as well. The fact that there are only 20 total calories, hence, almost no sugar, there was no sugar induced crash after. And where does the "rehydrate" come into play you may ask. Well after looking though the ingredient list, it looks like the "rehydrate claim" is coming from the fact that it contains potassium and coconut water, both of which are good for rehydration. But I am not a doctor, so consult your doctor before taking my advice on the rehydration claims. Kick Rating - 8.8

Monster Rehab: Final Judgment
I am starting to change my mind about offerings from Monster. They have come a long way since their first drink hit the shelves. The latest one I tested, Rehab performed well in both the taste and kick categories. I guess I should keep Monster a little closer on my radar and check in with them more often. Final Judgment - 8.9

Monster Energy Extra Strength Black Ice Review

Cost:$2.39
Cost Per Ounce:$0.20
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Guarana
Taste Rating:8.5
Kick Rating:8.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster Energy Extra Strength Black Ice:
Well long time no review of a Monster Energy, but looks like they have substantially revamped their lineup of Energy Drinks since last time I checked in with them. I am speaking specifically of Monster Energy's new "Extra Strength" Nitrous lineup. The 12 ounce Monster Nitrous lineup has four flavors; Super Dry, Anti-Gravity, Killer B and Black Ice. Now I will be totally honest, I have never really been a huge fan of any of the Monster Energy Drinks, but every once in awhile they do surprise me... and I am hoping that is the case with the new Extra Strength version.

Monster Energy Extra Strength Black Ice: Taste
So first off this drink has zero calories and zero sugar... also it is HIGHLY carbonated. I picked one of these up at a local c-store, put it in my car and drove to work. I let it settle for 5 minutes before opening. Upon opening, there was a loud pop (similar to the Jolt Energy Drinks) followed shortly after by an over flow of foam. I don't know if this is unique to the Black Ice "flavor" or if this is the case for all Monster Nitrous products... either way I could do with a little less carbonation so I don't have to waste any of the $2.39 I just spent on a 12 ounce drink. Anyways, taste... So again not exactly sure where they go the name "black ice" as it really has more of a sour berry/passion flavor which is reminiscent of the original Kronik Energy Drink. For zero sugar and zero calories the drink was actually pretty good. Flavors end up being a tad sour, but there is only a slight medicinal after taste. Pretty good actually, elbeit taste is subjective. Taste Rating - 8.5

Monster Energy Extra Strength Black Ice: Kick
Taste is decent, but will the extra strength provide an impressive kick? Well according to the 12 ounce can (12 ounce single serving) there is 2600 milligrams of Energy Blend which includes; Taurine, Panax Ginseng, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol, Glucronolactone and Maltodextrin. So they don't list exact caffeine amounts, but let's compare this Extra Strength to an Original Monster. An Original Monster (8 ounce single serving) has 2500 milligrams in it's energy blend which includes L-Carnitine, Glucose, Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol, Glucronolactone and Maltodextrin. Taurine and Ginseng is listed outside the Energy Blend on the original. In an ingredient list, they usually list ingredients by quantity... so the more of something present the higher up the list. Well, the lists of the Original and Extra Strength Monster are almost identical... Original has 2500 milligram energy blend (Plus taurine and panax ginseng listed separately) whereas the extra strength has 2600 milligrams? Big kicker is that the Original Blend is for 8 ounce whereas the extra strength is for 12 ounces. That just doesn't seem right. To ME, it seems like the original has more bang for your buck in terms of ENERGY INGREDIENTS... And after drinking it I can conclude. Don't get me wrong, the kick was pretty good. But there is nothing Extra Strength about this Monster. Kick Rating - 8.5

Monster Energy Extra Strength Black Ice: Final Judgment
So taste was good... low calories and zero sugar are also a plus. But the confusing aspect for me is the "extra strength" label. I am not seeing anything extra about this either on the can ingredient list or IMHO during the review. I am confused, so maybe someone at Monster could weigh in on this so I don't misinform my 40,000 monthly readers? To me, the better value is by far the Original Monster, both price wise and energy wise... Final Judgment - 8.0

Monster Energy - Nitrous Anti-Gravity Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$.17
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:9.4
Kick Rating:8.9
Final Judgment Rating:9.3
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster Energy - Nitrous Anti-Gravity Review:
In the past I had shied away from the more Mainstream Energy Drinks as I felt they received enough coverage as is. But with an every expanding (and improving?) lineup I made a promise to start reviewing and providing more coverage of these Mainstream Drinks in the future. So today is the day as I work on expanding my reviews of Monster Energy Drinks. And to start I will pick Monster Anti-Gravity from their Nitrous lineup which also has Super Dry and Killer B. So let's see how the Monster Anti-Gravity Energy Drink performs in the taste and kick test.

Or take a look at the other reviews from Monster
Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
Khaos
M-80
Assault
Monster Energy Drink - Original
Lo-Carb

Monster Energy - Nitrous Anti-Gravity Review: Taste
To be honest it has been quite some time since I reviewed anything from Monster. It's not for the lack of product, as they have a ton to choose from, it's more along the lines of me being swamped with review requests from start-ups and other small time drinks. Regardless, in the past I was not the most impressed with the taste of these drinks. However, starting with new flavors (now several years old) like Khaos and M-80, I started to appreciate Monster a little more. And with the new Anti-Gravity Monster Energy Drink, I think they have improved even more. Anti-Gravity is part of Monster's Nitrous lineup... all of which include a combination of Nitrous Oxide and Carbon Dioxide and come in Monster's new battery type can's. So what does Anti-Gravity with Nitrous and Carbon Dioxide taste like? Well the flavor itself is kind of fruity and tropical, which IMHO is the best so far I have tasted from Monster. The combination of Nitrous and Carbon Dioxide seem to give off a highly carbonated vibe, but without the effects of normal highly carbonated drinks (and by this I mean bloated and burping all the time). So to sum up the taste is very well received, especially as it seems to have any medicinal aftertaste at all, which to me is huge. Kudos to Monster on this one! Taste Rating - 9.4

Monster Energy Anti-Gravity Review: Kick
So sure this is the highest taste review any Monster Drinks have received from me in the past, but how will this new Anti-Gravity perform in the most important category (kick)? Will the Nitrous lineup prove more powerful than the original lineup even though it is only 12 ounces vs the normal 16 ounces??? Well the total energy blend is 5000 milligrams which is the same as a normal 16 ounce Monster Energy (2500 milligrams per serving). But remember, Anti-Gravity only comes in a 12 ounce can... so in essence you are getting a bunch more energy ingredients per ounce in the Anti-Gravity compared to the original lineups... You get roughly 312.5 milligrams of energy blend per ounce in a normal 16 ounce Monster. In the new Anti-Gravity Nitrous lineup you get roughly 417 milligrams of energy blend per ounce. That's nothing to be shy of and IMHO is a nice increase, which I definitely felt. Kick Rating - 8.9

Monster Energy - Nitrous Anti-Gravity Review: Final Judgment
Well Anti-Gravity, my first review from Monster's Nitrous lineup was more than positive and is definitely my most favorable review yet pertaining to Monster. Not only was the taste delicious, but the energy blend was increased (per ounce) making the kick that much better. So if you have yet to try one of Monster's New Nitrous drinks, I suggest you give them a try. They turned this cynic into a believer... Final Judgment - 9.3

Java Monster - Mean Bean Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Ginseng
Taste Rating:8.4
Kick Rating:8.6
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Java Monster - Mean Bean Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been quite some time since I last reviewed a product from Monster Energy Drinks so today I thought I would try another one of their coffee based energy drinks. The last one I reviewed was the Big Black - Java Monster. Today I am going to review the 16 ounce Mean Bean. As I stated in the previous review, I am not a huge coffee fan, but every now and then I will have a cup or two (or pot). This is probably why I have been so apprehensive about reviewing the new line up of Coffee Flavored Monster Drinks. But curiosity eventually got me and I ended up picking one of these up at a local C-Store. So here's what I think about the Mean Bean from Monster Energy.

Java Monster - Mean Bean Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well this is a coffee flavored energy drink, so no it is not carbonated. The flavoring is similar to a latte that you would get at Star Buck's with a nice hint of vanilla. Even though I was not a coffee fan, I still enjoyed Mean Bean (actually way better more than a cup of coffee). Surprisingly it does not have near the amount of sugar as the normal Monster Drinks, this one only has 30 grams per 16 ounces which is a nice change of pace. Mean Bean also has 40% of your daily intake of calcium (from reduced fat milk), 100% of vitamin c and a bunch of other vitamins. So in all actuality Mean Bean is way healthier than your normal Monster. Taste Rating - 8.4

Java Monster - Mean Bean Energy Drink Review: Kick
Nice vanilla latte taste with added vitamins, but will the kick be as potent as a cup of coffee? Well there is 2000 milligrams of taurine, a bunch of b-vitamins, panax ginseng and caffeine. The caffeine amount is unknown, but I am assuming it is along the same lines as other Monster drinks. So my best guess is around 200 milligrams, making it equivalent to about 2.5 cups of coffee. So yeah it is stronger than your normal cup of coffee. Kick Rating - 8.6

Java Monster - Mean Bean Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Monster already has a large grasp on the energy drink market, so why not go after the coffee drinkers? Well I am far from a connoisseur of coffee, but I thoroughly enjoyed this beverage and I can see some coffee drinkers switching over. Heck, it's pretty much available everywhere, just like coffee. Final Judgment - 8.5

Monster M-80 Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Panax Ginseng, Bunch of stuff I can't pronounce
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster M-80 Energy Drink Review
Well it has been awhile since I reviewed a Monster Energy Drink. Actually it has been quite awhile since the last one I actually had was the Java Monster Energy Drink. So today I thought I would pick myself up a 16 ounce Monster M-80 which is Monster's version of an energy juice. What does the 80 stand for? Well it stands for the amount of juice, 80% that is in this beverage. In actuality 80% juice in energy drinks is not all that bad considering some juice drinks (non-energy) have only 10% real juice. This one also has 10% more juice than the popular Khaos. Alright, enough fluff let's put Monster M-80 to the taste and kick tests.

Or take a look at the other reviews from Monster
Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
Khaos
Lo-Carb
Assault
Monster Energy Drink - Original


Monster M-80 Energy Drink Review: Taste
It's a juice, so I thought I would have this one for breakfast to get an early morning kick. Well the flavoring is definitely original as it has a tropical blend of flavors where pineapple definitely stands out. There is kind of a tart aftertaste to this drink. I am not sure if it is from the medicinal aftertaste of the energy ingredients or if it is just designed to have a tart flavor. I think I will go with the latter as the tropical flavor is really not that sweet. Overall it is a pretty decent juice. One of these days I will have to pick up another M-80 as this drink would probably blend well as a mixer. Either way a good tasting juice, even with the slightly tart flavor. Taste Rating - 8.9

Monster M-80 Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the tropical tart taste is pretty good, but how does the kick stand up to the rest of the Monster Energy Drinks? Well the laundry list of energy ingredients includes a 2500 milligram blend of L-Carnitine, Glucose, Caffeine, Guarana, Inosistol, Taurine, Panax Ginseng and a bunch of B-vitamins. Double that 2500 milligram blend and you get 5000 milligrams of energy ingredients which is what you would get if you consumed all 16 ounces (which I did). Now I am not sure of the actual caffeine content, but it looks like it is the same as all the other Monster drinks (about 160 milligrams). So yeah, the kick is not too bad. It will definitely wake you up more than a cup of OJ. Kick Rating - 8.8

Monster M-80 Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Not too bad for an energy juice. I liked this one slightly more than the comparable Khaos from Monster. But what do I know taste is pretty much subjective and I would imagine a lot of people would disagree with me on this one. The kick is also not too shabby and definitely did the trick for me and got me moving in the morning. All in all a pretty good beverage that is worth at least one try. Heck, I might even get another one to try as a mixer (which I am not condoning). Final Judgment - 8.9

Monster Assault Energy Drink Review

Cost:$1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine,B-Vitamins, Guarana
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.9
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster Assault Energy Drink Review
Well today I thought I would complete the review of all the Monster Energy Drinks by finally trying the Monster Assault Energy Drink. Yeah, yeah, I know it has been out for a long time but I have been so busy with my other more obscure Energy Drink Reviews that I have neglected some of the big boys. Well slowly but surely I will chip away at them. Enough BS and onto the 16 ounce Monster Assault Energy Drink Review!

Or take a look at the other reviews from Monster
Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
Khaos
M-80
Lo-Carb
Monster Energy Drink - Original


Monster Assault Energy Drink Review: Taste
I am sure it is safe to say that the majority of you reading this post are pretty familiar with the Original Monster Energy Drink. If not the original has a distinct citrus taste to it. Well the Monster Assault Energy Drink is not too much different. The only real difference that I could for sure pin point is that the citrus taste was a little more tart than the original. Maybe a hint of berry flavor? Not exactly sure how to describe it. However, in my opinion the taste was substantially better than the original and that is all that really matters. So if you are looking to try a new flavor of Monster and you like the original, give Monster Assault a try. Taste Rating - 8.9

Monster Assault Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well as far as I can tell the energy ingredients are the same as all the other Monster Drinks. I have no idea how much caffeine is exactly in this drink but the original has 140 milligrams of caffeine (16 ounces) and I believe (don't quote me)that the Assault has the same amount. Besides the caffeine there is also 2000 milligrams of taurine (16 ounces) and a nice helping of B-Vitamins. So again the kick is pretty good, it kept me going for quite awhile, although there was a slight crash after about 3 hours. Nothing too bad, but I could notice it. Kick Rating - 8.8

Monster Assault Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Well it taste better than the original monster, gives off the same kick and has a pretty decent price tag of $1.99. Monster also offers quite a variety as you can get it in an 8.3, 16 or 24 ounce can. The bases seem to be covered for a good energy drink so I will give it a Final Judgment of 8.9.

Monster Khaos Energy Juice Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Guarana
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster Khaos Energy Juice Review
Well this would be my third installment of reviewing Monster Energy Drinks. Usually I tend to look for more obscure energy drinks but I have heard some good buzz about the Monster Khaos Energy Juice. I like the idea that energy drinks are trying to be more health conscious with the addition of juice drinks and I liked the previous drinks from Monster(Low Carb Monster and Original Monster Energy Drink) so I thought it is about time that I reviewed Khaos. Well enough fluff and onto the review.

Or take a look at the other reviews from Monster
Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
M-80
Lo-Carb
Assault
Monster Energy Drink - Original


Monster Khaos Energy Juice Review: Taste
This 16 ounce drink contains 90 calories per serving (2 servings per container) and has a distinct peachy citrus flavor taste to it. Monster Khaos is also available in 8.3 and 24 ounce cans as well. They keep the calories down by using artificial sweetener, which does not seem to affect the taste at all. The drink itself seems a little thicker than a normal energy drink, but it is on par with other energy juice drinks that I have tried. In all the drink contains 70% juice, which is pretty good when considering the calories, but there are other drinks out there with more juice in them. Overall I really enjoyed the taste. Monster Khaos Energy Drink made for a great breakfast energy drink. Taste Rating - 8.8

Monster Khaos Energy Juice Review: Kick
Well I am not exactly sure how much caffeine is in a 16 ounce Monster Khaos as the label is a bit aambiguous but I think all Monster drinks use the same energy blend. The drink has 2500 milligrams per serving (serving size 8 ounces) of Energy Blend. This energy blend contains Caffeine and Guarana. Besides this energy blend there is also 1000 milligrams (per serving) of Taurine. Well if it's anything like the 140 milligrams of caffeine you get with the 16 ounce Original Monster Energy Drink then I can understand why I had such a great kick from this drink. So again I am not sure how much caffeine is actually in the drink but the kick was pretty darn good. Kick Rating 8.8!

Monster Khaos Energy Juice Review: Final Judgment
Well it has sligtly less calories than the orinal Monster and it has 70% juice. The taste is good and the kick is just as good as the original. You get to choose from 8.3, 16 or 24 ounces. So all the bases seem to be covered for a good energy drink. The price tag of $1.99 for the 16 ounce is pretty much on par with the rest of the market. I might even consider updating the Best Energy Drink list in the breakfast category! Final Judgment - 8.8

Low Carb Monster Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Taurine, Caffeine, Ginseng, Guarana, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.7
Kick Rating: 8.5
Final Judgment Rating:8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Low Carb Monster Energy Drink Review
Well I reviewed the original Monster Energy Drink some time ago, so this morning I thought I would try the Low Carb Monster Energy Drink. The main difference between the original and low carb versions seems to be sugar content. The Low Carb Monster Energy Drink has very little, thus keeping the calorie count to 10. So with only 10 calories and a small amount of sugar, how will the Low Carb Monster Energy Drink compare to the original? Well let's find out in the review.

Or take a look at the other reviews from Monster
Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
Khaos
M-80
Assault
Monster Energy Drink - Original


Update: Buy Monster Energy Drinks in Bulk Here

Low Carb Monster Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well by taking out the sugar the drink becomes less sweet, in turn affecting how it tastes. By taking out the majority of the sugar in the Lo-Carb Monster Energy Drink, I think the formula might have actually been improved as now the citrus flavor is not quite as sweet as the original. Basically it has less of a bite than the original. There is still a slight medicinal aftertaste to the beverage, but it is no stronger than the one present in the original. Taste Rating - 8.7

Low Carb Monster Energy Drink Review: Kick
The original can pack a pretty decent punch and the Low Carb version is no different. The combination of caffeine, ginseng, guarana and B-Vitamins in a 16 ounce can delivers a good kick. The only difference between the original and lo-carb version is that the energy effects took awhile to kick in (probably because of the reduced sugar). 8.5 Kick Rating - slightly lower than the original because of the extra wait for energy.

Low Carb Monster Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Basically quite comparable to the original. It has less calories and less sugar making what I feel is an improved taste. The kick is still good, it just takes awhile to develop. Wish I would have gave the lo-carb version a try earlier. Don't be like me, give this 16 ounce blue monster a try. You might like it! Final Judgment - 8.7

Update: You can now buy this in bulk Here

Monster Energy Drink Review

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce: $0.12
Active Ingredients: Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Guarana, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating: 8.5
Kick Rating: 8.8
Final Judgment Rating: 8.7
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Monster Energy Drink Review
Well yesterday I reviewed a fairly new drink called Kabbalah Energy Drink so today I thought I would go with a classic and do a Monster Energy Drink review. Now I have had this drink a bunch of times before but I never posted how I really felt about it so now is a good as time as any. This is the review of the orignal Monster Energy Drink, but I have reviewed several others including their shot. The complete list of products reviewed so far are (stay tuned for more to come):

Monster Hitman - Energy Shooter
Khaos
M-80
Lo-Carb
Assault

Monster Energy Drink, 16-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)

Monster Energy Drink Review: Taste
This sweet tasting citrus drink has been improved since it's original debut but it is still not the greatest offering even though this new Monster has less of a medicinal taste that you normally get with all the additives like taurine, ginseng, caffeine and Guarana that are associated with energy beverages. Another thing about this drink is that it comes in 16 ounces vs. the regular 8 ounces that you get with "bullet drinks." And since Monster Energy tastes pretty good this is another benefit because if it did not taste good it would be next to impossible to finish all 16 ounces. Overall I will give the Monster review for taste an above average 8.5. The citrus flavor is pretty good.

UpdateNow comes in 8.4 ounce, 16 ounce, 24 ounce and 32 ounces

Monster Energy Drink Review: Kick
Alright this bad boy comes in 16 ounces and you get 8.75mg per ounce of pure energy. This is not a huge number but when you compare it to Red Bull's 9.64 mg in 8 ounces you know you are getting what you pay for. So this drink has relatively the same amount of caffeine per ounce as Red Bull but you get a drink that is twice the size. I would have to say that this bad boy can pack a pretty decent punch and will give it 8.8 out of 10 for kick. If you really like the taste of this drink they make an XXL version that is 23.5 ounces for only about a dollar more. That bad boy should pack a ton of energy and you might need it to carry a drink that large!

Monster Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
We have established that the can is big and that it packs a pretty decent kick. The price is average at right around $2.00 per can, but since you can buy it almost anywhere you can find bulk deals where you can get a case for around $35.00. You end up paying around $1.50 per can which is a pretty good savings. I do have a little beef with this drink only because it does not mix as well with vodka as Red Bull does and since it comes in a 16 ounce can more bars are carrying it because it is cheaper. But I won't let this beef affect my final judgment and I will give this drink a good score of 8.7 as you get a good kick and good taste for your money! Just remember there are plenty of other options not only from this company but from 100's of others... so the original is good but don't forget about your other options.