REVIEW OF XS ROOTBEER BLAST CAFFEINE FREE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: CAFFEINE FREE!

RATING: 8.4 OUT OF 10.

No need to worry about this keeping you awake at night, this next one is caffeine free. That's right, XS makes caffeine free drinks and the first caffeine free drink I am reviewing is Rootbeer Blast. I already reviewed XS Rootbeer Blast a short while ago and I loved the taste. I can say the exact same for the caffeine free version although it was a little on the flat side. Maybe I had a bad can but still the taste was great. I already said that this is caffeine free so how can it make you energized when it doesn't have caffeine? The answer is a potent blend of b vitamins. But just how much b vitamins? Well you get 100% daily value of vitamin b3, 100% daily value of vitamin b5, 300% daily value of vitamin b6, and 4,900% daily value of vitamin b12. The kick, for being caffeine free, was not bad. This is the kind of drink that you would wanna take before you go on a long run at night....or day. The real reason XS makes caffeine free drinks is the same reason 5 Hour Energy makes a caffeine free drink. It's because some people want energy but they are sensitive to caffeine. That is where XS comes in. XS Rootbeer Blast Caffeine Free has no caffeine, a nice amount of b vitamins, and taurine. I do like my caffeine but these caffeine free drinks are starting to catch my interest. I will review more caffeine free drinks in the future. Until then, XS Rootbeer Blast Caffeine Free gets an 8.4 out of 10.

REVIEW OF XS WILD BERRY BLAST

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 83 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.3 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.8 OUT OF 10.

This is a brand new flavor of XS Energy Drink. I wasn't quite sure how XS Wild Berry Blast would taste because it had the name Wild Berry which typically means it will have an exotic, berry-like flavor that is nearly impossible to describe. That was not the case with XS Wild Berry Blast as I got a delicious blend of blueberry and pomegranate along with other fruit juices. I am not sure if pomegranate is one of the juices they used but I tasted pomegranate nonetheless. Anyway, XS Wild Berry Blast has 83 milligrams of good ol' caffeine along with taurine, panax ginseng, and some adaptogenic herbs. XS usually doesn't let me down as far as kick goes and this one didn't fail. I had XS Wild Berry Blast on the way to school and it helped me get through my first hour which happens to be Conceptual Physics. By the time I got to United States History and Geography, my fourth hour class, the kick had worn off but my natural energy took over and got me through the rest of my school day. XS Wild Berry Blast is quite a nice beverage and I would thoroughly enjoy taking this before a nice, long run through a trail. XS Wild Berry Blast gets an 8.8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF VERVE SUGAR FREE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 80 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.3 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

Ok, this is my review of Verve Sugar Free. When I reviewed the original Verve I had massive problems trying to figure out the taste but this time I really concentrated on what it tasted like. To me, Verve Sugar Free tasted a bit like a very carbonated carrot juice and it had a "healthy" taste to it. It was very unique and very carbonated but also surprisingly tasty. Any Verve Sugar Free didn't taste much different much the original. Verve Sugar Free markets themselves as the insanely healthy energy drink. So it has tons of vitamins, 1,000 milligrams of taurine, 200 milligrams of guarana seed extract which yields 80 milligrams of caffeine, 50 milligrams of inositol, along with a plethora of amino acids and minerals. The energy I got from Verve Sugar Free was surprising. It was rather nice and it woke me up for first hour and it lasted until around 4th hour. So I had plenty of energy to get through some of my tougher classes like Conceptual Physics. I sometimes like to compare drinks like these to Red Bull because they are the same size can but Verve Sugar Free is far from being a Red Bull Clone. Nonetheless, Verve Sugar Free kicks the crap out of Red Bull in both taste and kick. I have never been a fan of the ever-so-popular energy drink and I only gave it a 6 out of 10 on this blog. So, to conclude, Verve Sugar Free gets an 8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF BAWLS GUARANA EXXTRA

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 150 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.1 OUT OF 10.

So it appears that this is my 80th review. Ok Bawls Guarana Exxtra is basically sugar free Bawls Guarana with 50 percent more caffeine. So the caffeine total is jacked up from 100 milligrams to 150 milligrams. I downed the entire 16 ounce can and I still could not figure out the taste. It was sort of citrusy and had hints of vanilla. But on the other hand it tasted a bit like club soda. So, the taste is kinda hard to describe but it is certainly delicious. The downside about Bawls Guarana Exxtra is that there is no taurine, no glucuronolactone, no gingko biloba, no yerba mate, no ginseg, no inositol, no anything. Anything except guarana and caffeine that is. Like I mentioned before, Bawls Guarana Exxtra has 50 percent more caffeine than regular Bawls so the total caffeine content is 150 milligrams. I had Bawls Guarana Exxtra during 4th hour at school and it helped me get through the remainder of the day. I wouldn't say that it is amazing but I could certainly feel it. It lasts for around 3 or 4 hours. Since this review is really short I am going to tell you some of the upcoming drinks I will review. Be on the lookout for reviews of Who's Your Daddy Energy Shot, Verve Sugar Free, Pit Bull Cookie Dough and Pit Bull Pomegranate Raspberry. Ok time to give Bawls Guarana Exxtra a rating. I will give it an 8.1 out of 10.

REVIEW OF PIT BULL PEANUT CARAMEL CRUNCH

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 164 MILLIGRAMS PER BAR.

RATING: 8.4 OUT OF 10.

So it looks like I am only 1 or 2 reviews away from having a total of 80 reviews. Anyway the product that I am going to review today is called Pit Bull Peanut Caramel Crunch. In case you don't know, Pit Bull is an energy bar with caffeine, taurine, guarana, ginseng, and b vitamins. Not only is it a true energy bar but it also tastes good as well. I am not going to write a whole lot about the taste because the name sort of describes the taste. However I forgot to mention that it is covered in chocolate. It sort of reminded me of a flattened out Snickers bar only not quite as good tasting. So it looks like Pit Bull Peanut Caramel Crunch has 21.1 milligrams of niacin, 5 milligrams of vitamin b6, 6 micrograms of vitamin b12, 5.1 milligrams of pantothenic acid, 1,000 milligrams of taurine, 164 milligrams of caffeine, 112 milligrams of guarana seed, 100 milligrams of inositol and 50 milligrams of ginseng root. Not a bad energy list and it definitely did the trick. I had the bar on the way to school and I was focused and alert throughout the whole day. I would totally recommend a Pit Bull Energy Bar over a Clif Energy Bar any day. For more information on Pit Bull Energy Bar click here. Otherwise it gets an 8.4 out of 10.

REVIEW OF BUMP

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 197 MILLIGRAMS PER 10.5 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.8 OUT OF 10.

For my 78th review I will be reviewing Bump. Bump describes their flavor as a lightly carbonated fusion of Pomegranate and refreshing Citrus flavors. I didn't taste any citrus but I did taste a rather sour Pomegranate flavor. It's almost a little too sour and it was difficult to finish the last 2 or 3 ounces. I am fairly certain that I would pass up the offer to drink another one of these drinks. So, Bump isn't the best tasting energy drink out there but what's in it? Well it has 26 milligrams of niacin, 26 milligrams of vitamin b6, 328 micrograms of vitamin b12, 13 milligrams of pantothenic acid, 1,312 milligrams of taurine, 328 milligrams of l-arginine, 197 milligrams of caffeine, 131 milligrams of green tea extract, 33 milligrams of acetyl-l-carnitine, 33 milligrams of glucuronolactone, and finally 33 milligrams of inositol. That is a whopping 11 energy enhancing ingredients. However, this drink does have two incredible facts. And by incredible, I mean bad. Just one 10.5 ounce can of Bump has 240 calories and a whopping 53 grams of sugar! So, this is one of the most unhealthy energy drinks I have seen but how is the kick? Well, for having 197 milligrams of caffeine in just 10.5 ounces (18.76 milligrams of caffeine per ounce) it isn't "oh my god I am bouncing off the walls" but it is pretty good. There is one thing I do not recommend doing after you have consumed Bump: Workout. I was literally jogging for 5 minutes when I felt my heart and it was beating pretty fast. So, Bump tastes too sour, has 11 energy enhancing ingredients, is one of the most unhealthy energy drinks I have reviewed (not that it matters) and you can not workout after having one. But it has a nice kick though. Rating? 6.8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF PIT BULL DOUBLE MOCHA CRISP

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 164 MILLIGRAMS PER BAR.

RATING: 8.7 OUT OF 10!

Some time ago I requested samples of Pit Bull Energy Bar. A few days ago I finally got samples and I couldn't wait to give them a try. They sent me several flavors but the one I tried first was double mocha crisp. When I took my first bite I was surprised how good it tasted. It was nice and crispy with a mocha flavored chocolate coating. Pit Bull markets themselves as the "real energy bar" and I agree. It has 21.1 milligrams of niacin, 5 milligrams of vitamin b6, 6 micrograms of vitamin b12, 5.1 milligrams of pantothenic acid, 160 milligrams of potassium, 1,000 milligrams of taurine, 164 milligrams of caffeine, 112 milligrams of guarana seed, 100 milligrams of inositol, and finally 50 milligrams of ginseng. As far as kick goes, you can kiss Clif Bars goodbye. This thing does a great job waking you up and the energy level lasts a pretty long time. And I forgot to mention that each bar has 13 grams of protein and a healthy 7 grams of fiber. If you are sick of other energy bars because they don't have the energy ingredients that normal energy enhancing products have then look no further than Pit Bull Energy Bar. Rating? 8.7 out of 10.

REVIEW OF BUZZ BITES

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 100 MILLIGRAMS PER CHEW.

RATING: 7.6 OUT OF 10.

Buzz Bites come from a company called Vroom Foods, the same company that makes Foosh Energy Mints. So, I decided to pop one of these bad boys on the way to school. It didn't exactly taste like a tootsie roll. It was more like the fake tasting chocolate that you get in protein bars. And it had an odd aftertaste as well. So, unfortunately, Buzz Bites weren't the greatest chewy chocolates I have had but what is in them that makes you energized? Well there is tuarine, ginseng, b vitamins and about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. So, I would definitely say that Buzz Bites did perk me up a little but not as much as Foosh Energy Mints. Now that is probably because I have a bit of a cold so you have to take that into consideration. I did not get tired in the morning and the energy level lasts about 4 hours. The overall energy level would be rated as average, or moderate, but definitely not extreme. Buzz Bites gets a 7.6 out of 10. If you can't decide whether to try Buzz Bites or Foosh Energy Mints, my advice would be to get the Foosh Energy Mints.

REVIEW OF LIQUID LIGHTNING SUGAR FREE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 104 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.1 OUT OF 10.

For my next review, I will be reviewing a drink called Liquid Lightning Sugar Free. Liquid Lightning is one of those drinks that looks like a Red Bull clone but isn't. It has the generic name, the small 250 milliliter can, and the somewhat-basic design. Liquid Lightning Sugar Free tasted pretty decent but it wasn't amazing by any means. It was a berry flavor mixed with Red Bull and it gives you a sticky mouth feeling. So, It tasted decent but what's in it? Well, it has 125 milligrams of vitamin c, 1 milligram of vitamin b2, 34 milligrams of vitamin b3, 9 milligrams of vitamin b6, 26 micrograms of vitamin b12, 10 milligrams of vitamin b5, 104 milligrams of caffeine, and a proprietary blend consisting of tuarine, glucuronolactone, ribose, inositol, panax ginseng extract, and potassium citrate. Not a bad list but it could be better. Liquid Lightning Sugar Free delivered a pretty decent kick but nothing major. It lasted for maybe 2 hours and 30 minutes. Overall I am giving Liquid Lightning Sugar Free a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Sorry for the really short review but I didn't have much to say about this drink.

REVIEW OF XS ELECTRIC LEMON BLAST

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 83 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.2 OUT OF 10.

Without a single doubt in my mind XS is one of the best energy drink companies out there. The flavor I am reviewing today is Electric Lemon Blast. I could not wait to try this because my brother said it tasted really good. He was right as I got a nice carbonated lemonade that was a bit sour (which is good because it's lemon flavor) and tart. This was not quite as good as the XS Rootbeer which was so delicious I had to buy a 12 pack. XS Electric Lemon not only tastes good, it also gives you a nice kick. But, what's in it? XS Electric Lemon has 100% daily value of vitamin b3, 100% daily value of vitamin b5, 300% daily value of vitamin b6 and a whopping 4,900% daily value of vitamin b12. However, b vitamins is not the only area in which XS Electric Lemon excels in. It also has 7 adaptogenic herbs including eleutherococcus senticosus, panax ginseng, and schisandra. XS Electric Lemon has approximately the same amount of caffeine as a 6 ounce cup of brewed coffee. The kick was well received with XS Electric Lemon. It was very smooth and I did not get jittery. XS is clearly a high quality brand of energy drinks. If you like, you can order a 12 pack here for just $26.88. Oh and by the way, XS Electric Lemon gets an 8.2 out of 10.

REVIEW OF CRAKSHOT

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 2 OUNCE BOTTLE.

RATING: 7.2 OUT OF 10.

I know what your thinking. Crakshot. This is another one of those legal drinks that mock illegal drugs right? Wrong. Crak is actually an acronym that stands for Classic Rock Art Kulture. There are no references to the cocaine or any other drug besides caffeine. Now, Crakshot tells me that there energy shot tastes good. Obviously I didn't think that it would taste amazing. That is next to impossible for an energy shot. However, when I slammed Crakshot I got a sweet and tart lemonade flavor that wasn't all bad. In fact I consider Crakshot the best tasting energy shot I have had so far. This is the part that might take awhile. I am going to tell you the energy enhancing ingredients that are in Crakshot. It contains 20 milligrams of niacin, 42 milligrams of vitamin b6, 100% daily value of folic acid, 8,500% daily value of vitamin b12, 300 milligrams of taurine, 500 milligrams of glucuronolactone, 60 milligrams of malic acid, 1 milligram of n-acetyl-l-tyrosine. There is also an enzyme blend which consists of amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, and lactase. As far as caffeine content goes, there is 70 milligrams of caffeine and 700 milligrams of guarana seed extract which adds up to be 14o milligrams of total caffeine. In my honest opinion, I believe that a great way to test the ability of an energy drink or shot is through school. Why? Because in school you need to be focused, bright, and alert. And is exactly what energy drinks and shots want to provide. So, did it work? Well, I got a modest kick that lasted about 4 hours and it took awhile to kick in. Overall I give Crakshot a rating of 7.2 out of 10. It tasted good but didn't give me the boost I needed.

REVIEW OF BAWLS GUARANA CHERRY

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 100 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.8 OUT OF 10.

This is definitely one of the most anticipated reviews on my blog. After receiving this from Connor Ross from alittlebitofthisthatandthose.blogspot.com I will finally get to review Bawls Guarana. And not just any Bawls Guarana, I get to review the cherry flavored Bawls. I also received the Bawls Guarana EXXTRA from Connor so look for that review later down the road. I was very excited about reviewing this because I have heard from other top review sites that it is one of the best tasting mass-marketed energy drinks out there. And were they right? Well, It did taste pretty good but at the same time, it didn't really taste like anything. It was like club soda with sugar and a hint of cherry flavor. Yes it tastes good but I thought it would be more like a Cherry 7up or something like that. Another reason why I couldn't wait to review Bawls was because energy-drink-ratings.blogspot.com, one of the best review sites, gave this drink a 9 out of 10 for kick. Unfortunately that was not the case for me. I had a very minor kick which was accompanied with a hard crash. Now, this does shock me a bit because Bawls Guarana Cherry contains 100 milligrams of caffeine. But the caffeine comes from Guarana which is 2-3 times stronger than the caffeine you get from coffee or soda. So it's like having 200-300 milligrams of caffeine instead of just 100 milligrams of caffeine. And that is all Bawls Guarana has: Caffeine. There is no taurine, no ginseng, no gingko biloba, no yerba mate and no b vitamins. Well, I guess I should conclude by giving Bawls Guarana Cherry a 6.8 out of 10. It tasted good but had no kick.

REVIEW OF SEA20

CAFFEINE CONTENT: DOES NOT CONTAIN CAFFEINE.

RATING: 8.1 OUT OF 10.

Before I get started on my review of Sea20 I would like to point out that the name of the drink is pronounced sea-two-oh and not sea-twenty. With that being said let's begin my review. Sea20 is an all organic energy drink that does not contain any caffeine. It is sweetened with agave nectar and it is the best tasting energy drink I have had in quite awhile. It tasted a little bit like iced tea but the agave nectar is what made it. It was so sweet, light and refreshing. And as an added bonus it was non-carbonated so it was easy to chug. I mentioned before that Sea20 did not contain any caffeine but that is not the only thing it doesn't contain. It does not contain taurine, guarana, ginseng, gingko biloba or even yerba mate. What it does contain is 32 grams of carbohydrates, 32 grams of sugar, 126 milligrams of vitamin c and .72 milligrams of vitamin b6. Quite a sad blend if you ask me and they say it is powerful. Is that statement true? not exactly. The kick I got from it was decent but nothing I would call powerful. It lasted roughly 3 hours and there was no crash. To conclude, Sea20 tasted unbelievably incredible and the kick was not all bad. I will give this drink an 8.1 out of 10.

REVIEW OF PURE FUEL

CAFFEINE CONTENT: HIDDEN IN ENERGY BLEND.

RATING: 9 OUT OF 10!

It is a beautiful Saturday here in my hometown and what better way to enjoy a great Saturday than with an energy drink. That specific energy drink is Pure Fuel by Twinlab. Pure Fuel comes in a 12 ounce black and red can and has no carbohydrates, no fat, no sugar, and no calories. I thought it would taste bad because of the sucralose but I stand corrected. It tasted pretty darn good but I didn't know what it tasted like. I thought I tasted Diet lemon-lime soda but I also tasted a hint of cherry and orange. But like I said before, this is a drink worth trying. So, Pure Fuel gets its energy from a 365 milligram energy blend consisting of guarana seed extract, caffeine, tuarine, american ginseng root extract, eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, green tea leaf extract, and gingko biloba leaf extract. Unfortunately none of the amounts are given so I don't know how much caffeine it has. But based on the fact that it has a 365 milligram energy blend and caffeine is second in that blend it probably has around 60-80 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce can, maybe more. Whatever the caffeine amount is, this thing surely does a good job. I was pretty energized for 3 to 5 hours and it may have helped me beat my best split time on an ergometer. So, to rightfully conclude I am giving Pure Fuel a rating of 9 out of 10.

REVIEW OF NOS GRAPE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 357 MILLIGRAMS OF CAFFEINE PER 22 OUNCE BOTTLE.

RATING: 6.2 OUT OF 10

Yesterday I had a NOS Grape and never had time to review it so today I am ready for the review so let's get started. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the 16 ounce version so I just picked up the 22 ounce version and drank that instead. NOS Grape is supposed to tastes like, well, grape but that's not what it tasted like. I couldn't really pinpoint the taste but I got hints of grape along with a bit of a medicinal flavor. It also had a very strong smell to it as well. So, if you happen to be drinking a NOS Grape, feel free to chime in the comment section below and tell me what you think it tasted like. Anyway, NOS Grape gets its boost from 2,750 milligrams of taurine, 550 milligrams of l-carnitine, 357 milligrams of caffeine, 274 milligrams of inositol, and 136 milligrams of panax ginseng. Man, what a sick blend but its a shame it didn't give me any energy. That's right I said it. I felt hardly any kick from NOS which is really weird because this is the most caffeine I have had in an energy drink. Oh well, it happens. In conclusion, NOS had a pretty decent taste, a sick energy blend, but hardly any effect. Rating? 6.2 out of 10.

REVIEW OF AMP GREEN TEA

Courtesy of Amp Energy

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 156 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 9.3 OUT OF 10!

Well, Amp has recently come out with two new flavors: Amp Black Tea and Amp Green Tea. The one I will be reviewing today is Amp Green Tea. Every Amp Energy Drink contains a special ingredient that is unique to the rest of the line-up. Amp Green Tea's special ingredients are Beta-Alanine and Antioxidants. Ok so I cracked this bad boy open when I was on my way to the country club. I thought it tasted a little weird at first but then the taste grew on me and it started tasting really good. I tasted the original Amp flavor with subtle hits of delicious green tea. Very good, my whole family was impressed with it in fact. Ok, so I can't give you the amounts on all the energy ingredients because I threw away the can at the country club. That would also explain why the picture is not one I took myself. Anyhow, Amp Green Tea has green tea extract, tuarine, b vitamins, 156 milligrams of caffeine. The usual basically. So, as far as kick, Amp has never let me down and this on didn't fail. It was a hectic day and my cousins came over. I had plenty of energy to play basketball, play catch, run around, you name it. Amp Green Tea is most excellent and I can't wait to review Amp Black Tea. Rating? A hefty 9.3 out of 10.

REVIEW OF ARCHER FARMS TROPICAL

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 70 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.6 OUT OF 10.

Archer Farms is Target's private label and from what I hear, they have an energy drink so I went to target and picked up a can for $1.79. The flavor I picked up was Tropical which is a mix of mango, peach, pineapple, and pear juices. To me, it tasted like carbonated pineapple juice with some hints of mango. Actually, I wasn't the biggest fan of Archer Farms Tropical but if you love pineapple juice, give this drink a try. I am not saying the drink tasted bad, I am simply saying that I have had energy drinks that taste better than this. So, per each 12 ounce can you get 70 milligrams of caffeine, 90 milligrams of panax ginseng root extract, and 10 milligrams of tuarine along with a healthy amount of vitamins. I really like how Archer Farms is taking a healthy approach to energy drinks. It even has 40 percent real fruit juices! But enough dilly dally onto the kick. Well, it perked up a little but nothing major. Then again, it only has 70 milligrams of caffeine which is the same of a Vault. However, Archer Farms is more of a health energy drink than a full out energy drink. And that is where Archer Farms shines the most: healthy. It gives you a lot of vitamins with none of those ridiculous amounts of vitamin b12 like some drinks have. Unfortunately, Archer Farms does have its weaknesses to go along with its strengths. And that's why it gets a 7.6 out of 10.

REVIEW OF CRAVE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER PACKET.

RATING: 9.4 OUT OF 10!!!

2 days ago, I received 2 packets of Crave Energy Mix from an independent representative for Vitamark. So, in order to consume Crave properly, you must mix the contents of the packet with a 16 oz bottle of water. I didn't have a 16 oz bottle of water, but I had a 16.9 ounce bottle instead, so I just took a sip and made it 16 ounces. I then proceeded to mix the entire contents of the packet. You need to let the mix dissolve for a few minutes otherwise you get these clumps at the bottom. When I first tasted Crave I got delicious, refreshing lime taste with an artificial sweetener taste as well. Quite good if you ask me. So what makes Crave tick? Well, per packet is has 1,000 milligrams of taurine, 240 milligrams of guarana, 160 milligrams of caffeine, 100 milligrams of kolanut extract, and 70 milligrams of inositol along with some vitamins as well. Man, I haven't had a rush from 160 milligrams of caffeine like this in a long time. The energy came in 5 minutes and it lasts for 4 to 5 hours and it is big. Overall, I give this drink a 9.4 out of 10. It had great taste and a phenomenal kick. This is definitely going on my Best Energy Drink List. If you wanna purchase some packets of Crave simply go to EnergyDrinkRevolution.info

REVIEW OF XS CITRUS BLAST.

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 83 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.2 OUT OF 10

For my 65th review, I will be reviewing XS Citrus Blast. As of 2007, XS is the 2nd best selling energy drink quantity wise. They do not sell XS in single cans but you can get a 12 pack for $23.88 which comes out to about $1.99 a can. Anyway, according to the drinks website, Citrus Blast is a mixture of orange, lemon, and lime. I immediately thought that I was going to taste a flavor eerily similar to lemon-lime soda with just a hint of orange. As it turns out, I was right. It tastes like a lemon-lime soda with just a hint of orange. There is, however, a slight aftertaste caused by the artificial sweeteners in this drink but it's not bad at all. So, with XS Citrus Blast you get tons of B vitamins, some amino acids, and 83 milligrams of good ol' caffeine. The kick that XS delivers is comparable to that of a strong cup of coffee. I got a mid-level energy rush that lasted about 3 to 4 hours. Not bad for a drink that's only 8.4 ounces. And if you are wondering if XS is better than Red Bull, than wonder no more. XS is a ton better than Red Bull in taste and kick. So, to conclude I will give XS an 8.2 out of 10 for exceptional taste and a pretty good kick.

REVIEW OF XS ROOTBEER BLAST

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 83 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.6 OUT OF 10!

Rootbeer Blast is the 5th flavor of XS that I have reviewed. As far as taste goes, this is exceptionally good. Obviously the flavor is self explanatory: it tastes like Rootbeer but with a tiny bit of aspartame flavor because all the XS Energy Drinks have no sugar and only a few carbs. Anyway, XS Rootbeer Blast also packs quite a nice little wallop to go with the sensational taste. With this little 8.4 ounce can you get 83 milligrams of caffeine as well as a crap load of B vitamins including 4,900% Daily Value of B12. Sweet! I would probably compare the kick to a cup of coffee and the large amounts of B vitamins make it last about 3 hours. So, with XS Rootbeer Blast, you can have the best of both worlds: kick and taste. To rightfully conclude I am giving XS Rootbeer Blast an 8.6 out of 10 because the kick was good but not great but I still thoroughly enjoyed having this drink. I may even get a 12 pack of these babies. Hopefully I can get a discounted price otherwise I have to pay $23.88 for it which is $1.99 a can. As for you, the reader, what are you waiting for? Go and order a 12 pack today!

REVIEW OF 24:7

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.9 OUT OF 10.

While I was surfing the Internet I noticed an energy drink called 24:7 and I wondered where I could find it. As it turns out, this drink is sold exclusively at Walgreens and you can get for around 2 dollars. 24:7 has the most basic can I have ever seen. The only things that are on the can are the name, the nutrition facts, and the ingredients. I cracked open the green and black can and got a whiff of Red Bull. Yep, it's a Red Bull clone but it also has somewhat of a sweet tart type flavor. Not a very unique drink but nonetheless it did taste pretty good. So, the energy ingredients include 160 milligrams of caffeine, 2,000 milligrams of taurine, glucoronolactone, and vitamin b3. The drink does not list the amount of taurine on the can but since it is a generic brand I would guess that it would have around 2,000 milligrams. The caffeine content is also not listed on the can but energyfiend.com says it has 160 milligrams of it. Anyway, 24:7 takes a long time to kick it, but when it does, it ain't bad, it's actually pretty good. So, I had a pleasant experience with 24:7 and I expect to review more flavors in the future so stay tuned. Rating? 7.9 out of 10 because I could live without the Red Bull and sweet tart flavor.

REVIEW OF AMP TRACTION

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.3 OUT OF 10.

While I was at the local Meijer, I couldn't resist picking out an energy drink for me to try. The energy drink that I tried is called AMP Traction. AMP Traction is basically the grape flavored AMP and my friend once described the taste as if someone took a grape slushy and melted it into a liquid and then dumped a pound of sugar on it. I would have to disagree with my friend because I thought it tasted like grape soda but a little bit more sweet and it gives you a cotton mouth. Pretty good if you ask me, and so far, AMP has produced the best tasting energy drinks in my opinion. So, what makes AMP Traction tick? Well, it's got 3.4 milligrams of riboflavin, 40 milligrams of niacin, 20 milligrams of pantothenic acid, 40 milligrams of phosphorous, 140 milligrams of sodium, 296 milligrams of taurine, 292 milligrams of maltodextrin, 248 milligrams of guarana seed extract, 160 milligrams of caffeine, 144 milligrams of d-ribose, and finally 34 milligrams of panax ginseng extract. That is a total of 11 energy enhancing ingredients all tying in to make a nice eye-opener. This drink doesn't make you hyper but it wakes you up a lot and it keeps it energy level up for a while. I'm not sure if I will get any sleep tonight. Oh well, AMP Traction gets an 8.3 out of 10.

REVIEW OF JITTERBEANS

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 600 MILLIGRAMS PER 1.40 OUNCE BOX.

RATING: 8.6 OUT OF 10.

What a name, huh? Jitterbeans are the same thing as Crackheads 2 except with a different name. Since Jitterbeans contain 600 milligrams of caffeine per box I couldn't the whole box at once so I settled for 350 milligrams of caffeine or about 14 beans. I noticed that the beans were bigger than the original Crackheads but they still had the same chocolate coating, just thicker. So, Jitterbeans taste just like regular Crackheads only a bit more chocolaty and sweet. You can hardly taste the bitterness from the coffee bean and the thicker chocolate coating is what makes it taste so good. Ok, so Jitterbeans have 600 milligrams of caffeine per box which is the most caffeine ever produced in a product. As a matter of fact, the only drink that comes close is Wired X505 with 505 milligrams of caffeine, 95 less than Jitterbeans. However, I only had 350 milligrams of caffeine worth of Jitterbeans and just like the normal Crackheads, I couldn't resist eating them in the morning. So, 350 milligrams of caffeine is a lot and it certainly did its job. It didn't make me hyper but it kept me awake and I wasn't drowsy at all like I usually am in the morning. So, all things considered, I give Jitterbeans an 8.6 out of 10. They taste great and they are loaded to the max with caffeine but the energy level isn't amazing. But it is pretty good.

REVIEW OF CRACKHEADS

Courtesy of Crackheads

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 200 MILLIGRAMS PER 1.40 OUNCE BOX.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

What's better, chocolate, or coffee? You can have both with Crackheads. Crackheads are basically chocolate covered coffee beans and they taste really good. You can definitely taste the rich coffee flavor and I could taste the difference between the white and milk chocolate. As a matter of fact, I took one Crackhead and sucked off all the chocolate and took it out of my mouth. Sure enough, it's a coffee bean and I had no idea you could eat these and they taste really good. Anyway, Crackheads have 200 milligrams of caffeine per 1.40 ounce box which is a lot of caffeine for a candy. So, did Crackheads wake me up a ton? No. But not to worry, because I had these in the morning and almost nothing gets me hyper in the morning. So, when I review Jitterbeans which are super caffeinated Crackheads, I will wait until the afternoon to try them. So, if you are reading this review, I suggest you forget about what I say about the energy level and go try some yourself. But, they sure do taste good. Ok, to conclude, I am giving Crackheads a break because nothing gets me hyper in the morning and they deserve some credit for making a candy with 200 milligrams of caffeine. Rating? 8 out of 10. They taste so freaking good!

REVIEW OF FOOSH

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 100 MILLIGRAMS OF CAFFEINE PER MINT.

RATING: 9 OUT OF 10.

Today, I got a free sample (73 mints) of Foosh Energy Mints and here I am now to review them, so let's get started. Foosh Energy Mints are about the size of my thumbnail and are pretty thick for a mint. As far as taste goes, this tastes just like any other mint except it's not as strong. It actually can be almost flavorless at times but that doesn't bother me at all. Each and every Foosh Energy Mint contains 100 milligrams of caffeine. No that's not a typo, there is 100 milligrams of caffeine in one mint! In fact, Foosh Energy Mints are the most caffeinated mints ever made and no other caffeinated mint even comes close. And to add to the energy, they've got taurine, ginseng, and B vitamins to go along with the 100 milligrams of caffeine. Ok, so I figured the best time to take a mint with that much caffeine would be before a good workout. And boy, what a workout it was....for me. I ran 2 miles and then immediately did some weights and finished strong. Not to mention I wasn't really tired until about 1.5 miles into the run. After my workout, I sat with my parents and eventually, my dad wanted to workout so I ended up doing another mile on the treadmill. I did the mile in 8 minutes and 32 seconds which is a record for me but I wasn't done yet. To finally end, I did a mile on a bike machine in just 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Ok, so far in this review there has been more talk about my workout than the actual product I am reviewing so I will sum up the review in a few words. Foosh Energy Mints get a 9 out of 10 because of there high caffeine content and helping me a lot with my workout. Congratulations Vroom Foods!

REVIEW OF NERD

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 120 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.2 OUT OF 10.

Yesterday, I got two four packs of Nerd Energy Drink shipped to me for free and today is the day I get to review them, so let's get started. Well, the taste of Nerd is somewhat hard to describe but I managed to put my finger on it. It is basically Mountain Dew meets green apple meets orange. So, it's pretty much a mix of orange, green apple, and Mountain Dew. And, it is lightly carbonated so when you chug it, your eyes water but it does not burn your throat. There is 10 energy and focus ingredients in nerd, and yes I will list them all: taurine, caffeine, glucuronolactone, guarana, inositol, L-carnitine, ginseng, vinpocetine, huperzine A, DMAE, and chinese gingko biloba. Quite a list if you ask me, and Nerd certainty gave me as much energy as I would expect from a 12 ounce beverage with 120 milligrams of caffeine. I would describe the kick to be good, but nothing over the top by any means. So, to conclude, Nerd tastes darn good, has some cool energy and focus ingredients and it has a good kick. Rating? 8.2 out of 10

REVIEW OF MONSTER MIXXD

Courtesy of Monster Energy

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

While I was up north I happened to consume a Monster Mixxd and never got a chance to review it, so two days after consuming I am here to give my thought on Monster Mixxd. Judging by the ingredients, Monster Mixxd is supposed to taste like a mix between apple juice and grape juice. As it turns out, I was right, it did taste a lot like a mix between apple juice and grape juice. It was lightly carbonated so it was not to difficult to chug. So, what's in this Monster Mixxd? Well, you've basically got taurine, ginseng, guarana, caffeine, and some stuff I can't pronounce and don't feel like typing right now. Anyway, the kick I got from this was pretty good. This is probably the best Monster yet. And, I took it before I went Kayaking, so it that was a good way to test its kick. So, to conclude, I am giving Monster Mixxd a well-deserved 8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF GURU LITE

Courtesy of Guru Energy

CAFFEINE CONTENT: ABOUT 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10.

For my next review, I will be reviewing Guru Lite. Guru Lite is pretty much the same thing as regular Guru except is has only 10 calories per 8 ounce serving. It uses no artificial sweetener because it gets it's sweetness from a mere 2 grams of sugar per 8 ounce serving. I would have to say that Guru Lite was one of the best low calorie energy drinks I have ever tasted. Yes, it did taste a little artificial, but that didn't matter because it was quite refreshing. Guru Lite contains things like Gingko Biloba, Enchinacea, Stevia, Gaurana, and Ginseng as well as approximately 140 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce can. Not a bad amount of caffeine and it certainly perked me up a little but not enough to really get my motor running. Maybe if they made a high caffeine version with 50% more caffeine it would give me a big boost. But if you hate the sugary syrup that is an energy drink than I recommend you give Guru Lite a try. Rating? 7.5 out of 10.

REVIEW OF HYDRIVE LEMON LIME

Courtesy of Hydrive Energy

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 145 MILLIGRAMS PER 15.5 OUNCE BOTTLE.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

This is the last flavor of the Hydrive Energy Drink. The flavor is supposed to be lemon lime and they did not lie. It tasted like lemon lime Gatorade only 10 times better and a lot less sour. I chugged it in a matter of minutes and it was so refreshing on a hot day. Definitely, one of the best things I have tasted, but what's in this Hydrive Lemon Lime? Well, each 15.5 ounce bottle of Hydrive Lemon Lime contains 145 milligrams of caffeine, 50 milligrams of taurine, 25 milligrams of L carnitine, 25 milligrams of L arginine, 2 milligrams of magnesium and 2 milligrams of chloride as well as 300% daily value of B vitamins. All these energy ingredients and awesome taste combined to make the best Hydrive yet. Because I drank it so fast, it got in my system faster and hit me harder. Still, it is not amazing but it is pretty good, and very tasty. So, to conclude, Hydrive Lemon Lime is an incredibly tasty and refreshing beverage with a nice kick. Rating, 8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF GURU

CAFFEINE CONTENT: ABOUT 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10.

For my 54th review I will be reviewing Guru 100% Natural Energy Drink. Guru Energy Drink is one of only two Guru Energy Drink flavors that contains carbonation. According to the drinks website, Guru has a unique taste unlike any other energy drink out there. They are certainly correct as I got an incredibly unique citrus cherry flavor with a hint of lemon. This was truly one of the most unique tasting energy drinks I ever had. And, it took me about the entire 12 ounce can before I realized what it tasted like. Guru Energy Drink has approximately 140 milligrams of caffeine in a 12 ounce can as well as Guarana, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba, and even Enchinacea. All these energy enhancing ingredient tied to make a drink that's still better than Red Bull, but still not enough to really make me impressed. So, to sum up this ridiculously short review, I give Guru Energy Drink a 7.5 out of 10. Sorry the photo is small, it was the only one I could use without people getting mad at me for stealing there pictures.

REVIEW OF GURU LEMON HONEY ICE TEA.

CAFFEINE CONTENT: ABOUT 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

There are many names for this drink. You could name it Guru Ice Tea, Guru Ice Green Tea, Guru Ice Tea Green Tea Honey Lemon, or even Guru Green Tea with Honey and Lemon. I chose to name it Guru Lemon Honey Ice Tea. Before taking my first few sips, I gave it a good shake and popped open the 12 ounce can. My nostrils were greeted with a pleasant green tea smell with hints of honey. I took a sip and got a nicely sweetened green tea flavor with hints of honey just like my nose suggested. While I was waiting a moment for any aftertaste I notice a little bit of bitterness creeping in but that's about all it did was creep. Thankfully there never was a bitter aftertaste so I presumed to chug away it's non-carbonated goodness. Each 12 ounce can of Guru Lemon Honey Ice Tea contains about 140 milligrams of caffeine along with gaurana, ginseng, enchinacea, and gingko biloba. As far as the kick goes, Guru still manages to smoke Red Bull. I got an ample kick that lasted a couple hours. Not bad, but nothing to brag about. Still it was quite refreshing which bumps up the rating from a 7.5 to an 8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF HYPE ENLITE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 80 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10.

Well what do you know, we have another Red Bull clone in our society. I know that all you other reviewers out there think that I have gone completely insane thinking that Hype is a Red Bull clone but just hear me out, you'll get what I'm saying. Apparently, Hype is one of the best tasting energy drink companies out there. In my opinion, Hype Enlite, which is the diet version of Hype, tastes just like sugar free Red Bull. I am sorry but to me it does taste like sugar free Red Bull. So, looks like we have another clone on our hands but what's in this stuff? Well, apart from 80 milligrams of caffeine, you also get 1,000 milligrams of taurine, and 25 grams of glucide which is something I have never heard of before. As for the kick, well Hype Enlite does beat Red Bull Sugar Free. I got an ample kick that lasted about 1.5 to 2 hours. Overall, this is a pretty good drink no matter what drink it tries to copy. Rating? 7.5 out of 10.

REVIEW OF GURU JUICY SUPERFRUIT

CAFFEINE CONTENT: ABOUT 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

Today I will review Guru Juicy Superfruit. Guru Juicy Superfruit is quite a neat beverage as it is 100% natural and organic and it says some cool juice concentrates like white grape, cane juice, and pomegranate. It actually took me about half the can before I finally discovered what I was tasting. To me, Guru Juicy Superfruit tasted like cranberry juice mixed with a little grape juice. Not bad, considering I am not the biggest fan of cranberry juice. And the best part is that it's non-carbonated so you can chug it so easily. Anyway Guru has some key energy ingredients such as approximately 140 milligrams of naturally occurring caffeine as well as gaurana, panax ginseng, gingko biloba, and echinacea. Unfortunately, Guru Energy doesn't say how much of each energy ingredient there is. If you wanna compare Red Bull to Guru, then Guru beats in hands-down. It has about 11.66 milligrams of caffeine per ounce, where as Red Bull only has 10 milligrams. Ok, so it's only a 1.66 milligram difference but it still kicks Red Bull's butt. The 140 milligrams of caffeine certainly woke me up, and lasted for about a couple hours. Not the biggest rush I have had, but then again 140 milligrams of caffeine isn't really something to brag about. Guru Juicy Superfruit gets a hefty 8 out of 10 for tasting good and being better than Red Bull.

REVIEW OF WIRED X344-50th REVIEW

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 344 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 10 OUT OF 10.

This is a very special review for two reasons. The first reason is that this is my 50th review and there is plenty more on the way so stay tuned. The second reason is that I am reviewing the 2nd most powerful 16 ounce energy drink ever produced: Wired X 344. Wired X 344 has over twice the caffeine of Monster and Rockstar and over 3 times the caffeine of regular Wired. So, before I took a few sips, I took a good whiff and noticed a Red Bull scent with a hint of Mountain Dew, and even citrus. As it turns out, my nose was right, it tasted like Red Bull with a little citrus and a bit more sour. Actually, this drink tasted pretty good but some of you might not like it. So, it tasted pretty good but what the heck is in this beast of a drink? Well, besides the ridiculous 344 milligrams of caffeine in there, it also has 250 milligrams of gaurana seed extract, 3,000 milligrams of taurine, 100 milligrams of inositol, 60 milligrams of white tea extract, 500% of vitamin b12, 200% of vitamin b6, 160% of vitamin b3, and 100% of vitamin b5. Quite a sick blend if you ask me. Anyway onto the best part of this review: The kick! After about 15 to 2o minutes after consuming the entire can I did feel wired. You definitely get caffeine jitters from this beast as well. The energy level was pretty dang huge and I was pretty freaking hyper for about 5.5 hours. This is a great drink by all means. It tasted good, it has a sweet blend and with 344 milligrams of caffeine in your system, there is no way you are not going to be wired! So, all things considered, I just have to give this drink an 10! It's just so beastly!

TOP 10 HIGHEST RATED ENERGY PRODUCTS

This is a list of the top 10 highest rated energy products. Please note that this list is subject to change.

10) Monster Nitrous Anti-Gravity-9.6 out of 10-July 9, 2010.

9) Cocaine Energy Drink-9.6 out of 10-September 3, 2010.

8) Monster Rehab-9.6 out of 10-April 12, 2011

7) 5 Hour Energy Berry-9.7 out of 10-July 19, 2009.

6) Celsius Green Tea Raspberry Acai-9.7 out of 10-June 27, 2010.

5) Ubershot-9.8 out of 10-March 2nd, 2010.

4) Monster Java Mean Bean-10 out of 10-May 30, 2009.

3) Rockstar Punched-10 out of 10-December 28, 2009.

2) Wired X-344-10 out of 10-July 23, 2009.

1) Shock Coffee-10 out of 10-September 11, 2010.


*Editor's Note: The drinks listed above are simply the highest rated products on the site. Unfortunately, the list is no longer accurate. The only reason I made the list this way is because making a top 10 list would be impossible. And in case you're wondering, my current favorite energy drink is Monster Rehab.

REVIEW OF GURU FULL ON LEMONADE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: ABOUT 140 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.5 OUT OF 10

I just love the name of this drink. Why? Well, in case you didn't know my nickname is Caffeine Guru and recently, when talking to energy drink companies, I sometimes call myself Mr. Guru. Anyway the flavor I had was Full On Lemonade and it sure did taste like lemonade. It was non-carbonated so it was super easy to chug the whole 12 ounces. This is one of the best tasting energy drinks I have ever had. Well, what exactly is in Guru Full On Lemonade? Well, apart from about 140 milligrams of caffeine you get from guarana, there is a 1,285 milligram energy blend consisting of guarana seed extract, panax ginseng root extract, echinacea flower extract, and gingko biloba leaf extract. So, not a bad blend, but I have seen better. And as far as the kick goes, well you can kiss Red Bull goodbye! This thing is awesome! It is not a super energy supplement, it just gets me up and running, just like they say it will. And it is non-carbonated and tastes great which are my two favorite things about Guru Full On Lemonade. Unfortunately my rating system only allows me to give superb ratings on the drinks that got me super energized, or the ones that tasted really good and have a good blend. So, all things considered, Guru Full On Lemonade gets a stellar 8.5 out of 10.

REVIEW OF HYDRIVE KIWI STRAWBERRY

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 145 MILLIGRAMS PER 15.5 OUNCE BOTTLE.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10.

I figured it would be best to try the Hydrive Alertness Formula because I was in need of a good pick me up. I didn't exactly find out what Hydrive Kiwi Strawberry tastes like, so I will just say it just tastes like what it says: Kiwi Strawberry. So, what makes Hydrive A tick? Well, it's got 145 milligrams of caffeine, 50 milligrams of taurine, 25 milligrams of L-carnitine, 25 milligrams of L-arginine, 5 milligrams of panax ginseng, and 5 milligrams of guarana as well as some B vitamins. Overall, a decent blend and it did give me an ample boost. This is the best Hydrive formula yet. It has great taste and the kick is pretty good. It actually helped me when I was playing Wii Sports. I absolutely creamed the computer 17 to 0 while playing Baseball. Hydrive A Kiwi Strawberry gets an 8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF STEAZ BERRY

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 80 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10

So this is my review of Steaz Organic Fuel. Steaz is the first energy drink to use fair trade certified ingredients. The flavor I had was berry which tastes sort of like a lightly carbonated ice tea with a hint of berry and a red bull type of flavor. Not bad at all, and I slammed the thing quickly because of its light carbonation. Well, apart from the 80 milligrams of caffeine that comes from gaurana, Steaz also has green tea, and yerba mate. Unfortunately for me, I do not know the exact amounts. Steaz certainly did its job by waking me up on a sleepy morning and it was very, very refreshing. Like I said before, it only has 80 milligrams of caffeine per 12 ounce can which is only 6.7 milligrams per ounce. If Red Bull had that much caffeine per ounce, it would have only 56 milligrams of caffeine. However, the caffeine in Steaz comes from green tea and gaurana which is 2 to 3 times stronger than the caffeine you get from drinking coffee. So, all things considered, Steaz is a good pick me up and it is quite refreshing. 7.5 out of 10