Lucozade Alert Plus Shot

January 7th, 2012

A very sour lemon tasting  shot, but it does wake you up. It’s also sugar free as standard which is unusual given that Lucozade products are normally quite high in sugar and calories. The sugar isn’t missed though because you get the energy hit quickly and it lasts for a few hours making this quite an effective shot.

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(3/5)
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Caffeine: 200mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 3.3kCal/100ml
Size: 60ml
Sold By: Spar
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React

December 31st, 2011

Another big-time contender emerges, sponsoring Reel Big Fish from off-of scateboarding game sound tracks as they tour the US. It is a Red Bull clone, butgets the balance just right and for only 99p for a 500ml can it’s reasonably priced too. The can looks good (even if the logo is trying to be a little ‘Relentless’) and the drink tastes good. Sadly the main web site at time of writing doesn’t appear to house anything other than a logo of brand, so you may want to check out the Facebook page instead: http://www.facebook.com/reactenergy. This brand has potential – I’m keeping my eyes peeled for a sugar free version and I’m hoping they go the way of Crunk and Rip It and start to produce other flavours.

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(3.2/5)
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Caffeine: 31.5mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 50kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Premier Stores, UK
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Hell

December 24th, 2011

Nice, but certainly not original. It’s just another clone as I’d expected. Tasted smooth and provided the required energy boost but sadly other than the name and the interesting can design, it just doesn’t stand out. I’ve noticed however that Hell are providing a number of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages including vodka and whisky varieties. I’m still debating in my own mind as to whether these can count as energy drinks to review on this site, perhaps a new category? Let me know what you think anyway…

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(1.8/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 47kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: Filco
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Crunk Citrus

December 17th, 2011

Now, I’m not sure who copied who, but as far as I’m concerned the flavour of this drink is identical to Rockstar Recovery but slightly carbonated. It tastes amazing to me! It’s a little trickier to get hold of in the UK because it has been imported by the reseller, but if you do come across a can then go grab it.

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(4.1/5)
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Caffeine: 41mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 50.7kCal/100ml
Size: 473ml
Sold By: Filco
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Rockstar Xdurance

December 10th, 2011

I really do like Rockstar Energy Drinks! They’re just so different each time. Whereas with Monster, you get the Monster taste sneaking through in whichever flavour you purchase, with Rockstar they’ve managed to make each one individual. Xdurance very lightly carbonated but not flat, and tastes of blueberries. It’s a very different flavour and I was quite excited to have found it in a tiny newsagents near where I live. It’s jam packed full of caffeine and calories and tastes amazing with added pomegranate and acai for fun. I did at first think it might have been the world’s first counterfit energy drink until I looked it up on Rockstar’s web site, because of a typo on the can (see the image below). “Rockstar Xdurance is Dfsigned to give you…” yes, it’s dfsigned not designed… oh well.

 

 

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(4.2/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 57kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Kenfig Hill News
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Blue Bear Cola

December 3rd, 2011

A potent cola under Spar’s own-brand Blue Bear label. It tastes like a cheap cola but isn’t as bad as others I’ve tried – personally, I’d stick to the normal energy drink flavours but if you’re after something different then give it a go.

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(2.1/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 45kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: Spar
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Rockstar Punched Guava

December 1st, 2011

This had a very refreshing fruity flavour and was a pleasure to drink, especially on the scorching day on which I did drink it. There was no sickly aftertaste, no artificial chemical taste, just nice and fresh and fruity. Rockstar have managed to get the combination of sweetness and energy blend just right and this drink, along with Rockstar Recovery are among two of my favourites of all time.

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(3.5/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 67kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Sainsbury's
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Red Bull Sugarfree Shot

November 30th, 2011

This sugar free version of Red Bull’s Energy Shot suffers less from the bitterness problem. It’s still an acquired taste though, but more palatable overall. If you have to choose any particular energy shot to keep in your car for emergencies, this is the one to go for… it acts quickly despite the lack of sugar and doesn’t leave you feeling tired after half-an-hour when the sugar low catches you up.

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(3.1/5)
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Caffeine: 133mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 1.2kCal/100ml
Size: 60ml
Sold By: Tesco
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Monster Energy Shot

November 26th, 2011

You can definitely tell that this is a Monster drink. It has the distinct Monster flavour but concentrated and caramelly (is that a word?). It does sadly suffer from the bitterness associated with energy shots which is a shame, but it does the job of waking you up and that’s what matters most in a shot.

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(3.1/5)
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Caffeine: 160mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 102kCal/100ml
Size: 90ml
Sold By: WH Smith
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