React
December 31st, 2011Another 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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| Caffeine: | 31.5mg/100ml |
Tags: Clone, Large Can, UK |
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| Calories: | 50kCal/100ml | ||
| Size: | 500ml | ||
| Sold By: | Premier Stores, UK | ||
| Web Site: | Click here | ||
Hell
December 24th, 2011Nice, 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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| Caffeine: | 32mg/100ml |
Tags: Clone, UK |
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| Calories: | 47kCal/100ml | ||
| Size: | 250ml | ||
| Sold By: | Filco | ||
| Web Site: | Click here | ||
Blue Bear
November 16th, 2011Another own-brand Red Bull clone, this time from Spar. It reminded me of old Tesco Kick, with the sour aftertaste. Other than that it’s a bit none-descript to be honest. I reckon Spar could have done better than this, pretty much just changing the word red to blue, and altering the feature ferocious animal a little isn’t the way to make a new energy drink!
Source
October 8th, 2011This Morrisons own-brand drink tastes very similar to Asda/Sainsbury’s own brands, only slightly better. I’m assuming it is due to the use of carrot and stuff (“vegetable” extracts), but the Morrisons drink is smoother and more palatable than Asda/Sainsbury’s. Sadly though it’s still not the best out there and is miles behind Aldi’s own-brand Red Thunder.
Red Thunder
October 1st, 2011Aldi make the best Red Bull clone I’ve ever tasted. Red Thunder is that product and it’s not only pretty cheap, but it’s also the closest drink you’ll get to Red Bull itself. The taste is sweet and very smooth with no bitterness or sourness at all. If there’s an Aldi near you, then you need to try this drink before Red Bull themselves slap Aldi with a law suit for taste copying (if that’s possible??).
KX Sugar Free
September 21st, 2011KX Sugar Free is the low calorie version of the newly rebranded KX. In many ways it is identical, but the loss of sugar seems to have mellowed the flavour a little for the better. The harshness of the flavour is lessened making it a sweeter drink overall – quite strange considering it has no sugar. I’d recommend this over the full fat one if you are given the choice.
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| Caffeine: | 32mg/100ml |
Tags: Clone, Guarana, Low Calorie, UK |
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| Calories: | 3kCal/100ml | ||
| Size: | 250ml | ||
| Sold By: | Tesco | ||
| Web Site: | Click here | ||
KX
September 17th, 2011KX started out life as Tesco Kick many years ago. It rebranded to KX only a couple of years ago and more recently it has undergone a new rebranding – completely snipping the Tesco own-brand image altogether. It’s made by Cott Beverages and now contains guarana. The taste has also changed slightly due to this recent rebrand, but still retains the KX characteristic sourness. It is another Red Bull clone and is quite a nice drink overall, and given the reasonable price in Tesco it is also good value.
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| Caffeine: | 32mg/100ml |
Tags: Clone, Guarana, UK |
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| Calories: | 44kCal/100ml | ||
| Size: | 250ml | ||
| Sold By: | Tesco | ||
| Web Site: | Click here | ||
Blue Bolt Diet
September 14th, 2011At the risk of repeating myself… I’m going to repeat myself because Blue Bolt is Sainsbury’s own-brand energy drink. As soon as I opened the can I recognised the smell, and taking a sip confirmed it. I believe that Sainsbury’s and Asda must buy their energy drink from the same manufacturer because it is identical to Asda’s Blue Charge. You might as well just go and read that review if you want any more information… and just like the Blue Charge / Diet Blue Charge reviews, both Diet Blue Bolt and Fatty McFatFat Blue Bolt tasted identical and nasty! Come on energy drink manufacturers, I need a day drinking some nice energy drinks, where are they!??
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| Caffeine: | 30mg/100ml |
Tags: Clone, Low Calorie, UK |
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| Calories: | 5kCal/100ml | ||
| Size: | 250ml | ||
| Sold By: | Sainsbury's | ||
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Blue Bolt
September 11th, 2011Blue Bolt is Sainsbury’s own-brand energy drink. As soon as I opened the can I recognised the smell, and taking a sip confirmed it. I believe that Sainsbury’s and Asda must buy their energy drink from the same manufacturer because it is identical to Asda’s Blue Charge. You might as well just go and read that review if you want any more information…
