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About a month ago, I was in Dick's Sporting Goods and I got the sheets. Since then, I've taken a sheet at the table, my desk, the kitchen sink, and in a stairwell. The sheets look like tiny fruit rollups, they taste bitter, dissolve rather quickly, and are as energizing as most mainstream 2oz. Energy shots. Let's start with the delivery method. Sheets energy strips are very much like fruit rollups. You peel open a metallic package that's roughly the size of a business card. Inside is a much smaller red rectangular bit that looks like a delicious chewy fruit snack. You can't always judge a book by it's cover, then again, Madonna looks like the crypt keeper dressed as a transvestite prostitute, so sometimes the cover is a dead giveaway. In this case, it's not. Sheets energy strips are cinnamon flavor, but after that wears off, you'll get a powerful bitter, albeit short-lived, caffeine aftertaste. In my opinion, far more palatable than a vast majority of the energy shots, namely 5-hour energy. I love energy drinks, so convenience is one of the only reasons for me to drink energy shots. Some people like that energy shots are usually sugar free, additionally, some people don't like the taste of energy drinks. I'm in neither of those camps. In any of these three cases, I consider sheets superior to most energy shots. Concerning convenience, I could carry like 200 of these in my laptop bag. Unlike 2oz. Energy shots, I can even carry these in my pant pocket without awkward social interactions, laden with sexual innuendos. For the diabetics and anorexics, you will find sheets equally as sugar free, and comparably savory. I cannot perceive a significant difference between the effectiveness of taking one Sheet and a 2oz. 5-hour energy shot. If one Sheet is not enough, the Sheets packaging says to take 1-3 for desired energy level. As an added bonus, these come in boxes of 10, and we paid $5 for a box. So, even if you take 3 (which is about 2 Red Bulls worth of caffeine), you've only invested $1.50, a fraction of the $2.99-$3.29 for which most retail stores are currently raping 5-hour energy customers. **Correction, the video says 4x the caffeine of a Red Bull, this was our failure to see that Sheets's serving size is 2 Sheets. At first, I was skeptical of Sheets, but after using it for several days, it's one of the most convenient and portable energy delivery methods, the tastes is above average for condensed energy products, and it delivers a reasonable energy boost at a fraction of the cost of comparably energizing products. Jason Energy Rating: ![]() 7Jason Taste Rating: ![]() 8Jason Value Rating: ![]() 9Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie Jason and I differ on one key point with Sheets Energy Strips, the aftertaste. I find it pronounced and lingering. I quite enjoy the cinnamon flavor, but after about 5 seconds, it's all bitter chewable aspirin flavor for the foreseeable future. Everyone here thought Sheets were logically 1 strip per serving, until I wrote the "active ingredient" section. How lame can you get? 1 serving is 2 strips. Anyway, so, we all agreed that this is still an effective product, and comparable in effectiveness to most energy shots, even with 1 strip. The value proposition, compared to industry leaders like 5-hour energy, is still quite strong. Additionally, these are superior to almost any other product than DynaPep in convenience and transportability. Particularly for travel, camping, hiking, biking, concerts, sporting events, etc., this is one of the best products on the market. Easy to put in your pocket, take it if you need it, otherwise, save it for later. Lots of convenient places to store it, a reasonable pick-me-up and for most people, you can probably get comparable energy to the product you're currently using at about 1/3 of the price. Angie Energy Rating: ![]() 7Angie Taste Rating: ![]() 6Angie Value Rating: ![]() 9Active Ingredients: Sheets Energy Strips contains 5 (2 Sheets strips) servings which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, Sugar 0, Carbs 0, Vitamin E Acetate 12mg/40%, Vitamin B6 4mg/200%, Vitamin B12 12mcg/200%, Biotin 60mcg/20%, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 10mg/100%, Caffeine Anhydrous 100mg. Can Text: Sheets Energy Strips come in a red box, with a smiley face guy looking like he's taking a hit of acid. It says, "The NEW way to do ENERGY!". Also, textually on the front of the Sheets Energy Strip box, "Cinnamon Rush", "B Vitamins, 0 Cal, 0 Sugar, No Crash", "10 Individually Wrapped Strips", "Dietary Supplement". On the back of the box, the sales pitch reads, "Sheets are the NEW way to do energy. Fast, pocketable and powerful. Sheets have NO sugar, NO calories, loads of B Vitamins and a refreshing kick! Why drink your energy? Take a Sheet!". Then there's the recommended use, "Place on tongue. Take 1-3 Sheets for desired energy level. Do NOT exceed 4 Sheets in any 3-hour period. Dissolves fast for easy swallowing. A serving of Sheets (2 sheets strips) contains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee". Then there's even more text, "Sheets help restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness. CAUTION: In some people, caffeine may cause nervousness, sleeplessness and occasional rapid heartbeat. Please do not consume caffeine while pregnant, nursing or if you are under 12 years of age". Lastly, they clarify that "No crash means no sugar crash". They might as well say, "no unicorns means no trolls on flying unicorns". There Are No Sheets Energy Strips Videos or CommercialsAdd Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink« Previous Red Bull Total Zero Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does Sheets Energy Strips taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy Sheets Energy Strips?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. We receive funds from some manufacturers to expedite reviews, and for advertisement only. We do not 'sell' positive reviews. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information.
I haven't had a sugar free Red Bull in nearly a decade. Yesterday, I found Red Bull Total Zero at the store. Now, I don't remember how bad Sugar Free Red Bull was, but I can't imagine it's anywhere nearly as sickening as Red Bull Total Zero. This Red Bull tastes like someone put a twist of grapefruit into sea water. The amazing part is, it's not very high in sodium, so I have no idea what makes it taste like something with which you'd clean your contacts. Everything about it tastes "chemical". If I was given this product in a blind taste test, the tart bite and unpleasant aftertaste are the only thing that would make me guess it's part of the Red Bull franchise. We've never sung the praises of Red Bull, at least the carbonated mess we get here in the states, with that in mind, this is still, by far, the worst of the Red Bull energy drinks. With a puny smattering of vitamins, and barely enough caffeine to keep me from getting a withdrawal headache, I can't help but reiterate, as we have so many times, that Red Bull is one of the worst energy products on the market. Let's pretend for a second that Red Bull wasn't less effective than taking a B-Complex daily vitamin with a 12oz. Glass of Coke, and that Coke doesn't taste infinitely better, even then, $2.19 is about $1 overpriced. In its current state, Red Bull Total Zero is about $2.19 overpriced. Viewers and readers, I'm begging you, stop throwing money away on Red Bull. It's an inferior product in every way. At the time of this review, none of the following companies are paying me to say this, but if you want a carbonated drink that tastes great and gives you energy, all of these (in no particular order) are better, in every way than Red Bull: Jolt Blue or Power Cola Bawls Guarana Power Trip's entire product line NOS Grape pretty much any Rockstar Crunk!!! Monster (any of them besides Mixxd, Assault and Khaos) any Rip-It Joker Mad Energy (which are sometimes at Big Lots, and are pretty much repackaged Monster) Vault Mountain Dew Caffeine Free Diet Coke and even Amway's XS Energy products Pretty much just buy anything but Red Bull. I'd say, the only product that isn't better is Wat-aah! $1.50 water. Jason Energy Rating: ![]() 4Jason Taste Rating: ![]() 3Jason Value Rating: ![]() 2Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie At least Red Bull is sparing in their release of useless product, unlike Monster, which isn't afraid to release a bad product directly out of the R and D, without even testing to see if the average consumer can open the container. So sparing is Red Bull, that Red Bull Cola, which came out about 3 years ago, is one of the few Red Bull variations, and I believe was the best product they've ever made. It tasted great, was 12oz., had attractive packaging, and was about 25% cheaper than regular Red Bull. On the other hand, their other endeavor, the Red Bull Energy Shot was a $3 calamity. Total Zero is unique in that it's the first addition to the original Red Bull line of drinks (meaning it's the same base flavor formula, like Monster Absolutely Zero to Monster Lo-Carb. I'm going to start by saying, unless you're so diabetic that you die when you consume 3g of carbs, there's no reason to buy Red Bull Total Zero. Everything about it is bland and pointless. The can is warm and welcoming as a winter day in the famine-stricken Soviet Bloc. The contents of the can aren't must more pleasant. Adding Red Bull Total Zero to the mix changes the old Red Bull line up from, "the drinkable one, and the bad one" to "the drinkable one, the bad one, and the undrinkable one". For those who complain regular Red Bull is overtly sweet, this is the only possible selling point for Total Zero. I think Total Zero taste mostly bitter. That's not to say it isn't laden with artificial sweetener, it just lacks that thick, candy-sweet characteristic of regular Red Bull. I can't taste much difference in the base flavor, tart and unpleasant, just like the others. I don't even feel like we need to talk about price. This drink is $2.19. It's as much a rip off as investing in 1987 topps or 1989 fleer baseball cards. The energy level is minimal, even for a lightweight. Angie Energy Rating: ![]() 3Angie Taste Rating: ![]() 4Angie Value Rating: ![]() 2Active Ingredients: Red Bull Total Zero contains 1 (8.4fl oz/250ml) servings which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, Fat 0g, Sodium 60mg/3%, Carbs 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein less than 1g, Niacin 100%, Vitamin B6 250%, Vitamin B12 80%, Pantothenic Acid 50%. Lastly, "Caffeine content: 80 mg/ 8.4fl oz." To be read, "slightly more than no caffeine". Can Text: Red Bull Total Zero comes in a can with a design identical to the original, icon Original Red Bull Fizzy Drink, the difference being the vibrant blue has been replaced with a bland, lifeless metallic grey, an omen of things to come. Even though I think they're the same, this color change even makes the yellow and red in the logo not "pop" as much. The can just looks lifeless next to the other two Red Bulls on the shelf. Nonetheless, around the rim, in a yellow area reads, "Zero Calorie, 8.4 OZ, Zero Carb, Zero Sugar", as if '8.4 OZ' is something to tout. There's the usual text on the front "Lightly Carbonated, Serve Chilled" and "With Taurine Vitalizes body and mind." The back of the can reads, "Red Bull (all rights reserved) Total Zero", then in Red Bull red, "Improves Performance, especially during times of increased stress or strain, increase s concentration and improves reaction speed, stimulates the metabolism". We don't agree with any of these statements. Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine. Of course some mess about not being recommended for knocked up or nursing women, or stupid kids. There Are No Red Bull Total Zero Videos or CommercialsAdd Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink« Previous Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera Sheets Energy Strips Next » Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does Red Bull Total Zero taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy Red Bull Total Zero?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. We receive funds from some manufacturers to expedite reviews, and for advertisement only. We do not 'sell' positive reviews. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information.
Today we're reviewing a rather effeminate-looking Hype Energy Organic. I know, men can wear pink, and carry around pink cans, but traditionally they don't, or they get picked on and bullied. Believe me, I know, I wore pink to youth group last week. After opening Hype, the pink began to make more sense. Hype Energy Organic smells like bubble gum. What's more manly than a big wad of pink bubble gum shoved in your mouth on the pitcher's mound? Not only does it rot your teeth with sugary sweetness, it sets you on the road to having parts of your face removed after years of habitual tobacco use, and that's manly. The delight continued, as Hype Organic also tastes a bit like Dubble Bubble. The taste of aloe vera is more prominent in Hype Organic than in Go Girl Glo, making it taste a bit like suntan lotion. I believe it's also the aloe vera that leaves a strange residue causing a lingering aloe aftertaste. Of the two Hype Organics I opened, I finished one, and forgot about the other. This could be partially because of the abdominal distention I experienced that day from the previous night's ill-advised Taco Bell run. You tend to set things down and forget about them when you're experiencing extreme bowel duress. Overall, Hype provides moderate and sustained stay-awake energy, comparable to the other Hype beverages. For taste, I'd prefer any of the previous Hype offerings. If you're looking for aloe vera in an organic drink, well, this is your obvious choice. Otherwise, I'd go for the original Hype. Jason Energy Rating: ![]() 8Jason Taste Rating: ![]() 7Jason Value Rating: ![]() 8Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie The Hype Energy Organic can is bright and colorful, like what I'd expect a Mrs. Donkey Kong video game box to look like. I feel like the colors and marketing strategy target women, but I question that strategy on a product with 50g of sugar. I know a lot of women who genuinely believe that the carbohydrate is the devil incarnate. On a product shelf, it could get some attention, but I don't see a lot of dudes walking proudly to the register with Hype Organic, like they might with a NOS or Monster. The aroma is Hype Organic is very pronounced, and exotic, and somewhat nebulous like a car air freshener. The tastes is sweet at first, but fades into a bland and lingering aftertaste. Like Jason, I assume this is the aloe vera. Having never had a drink with aloe vera, I can't really confirm or deny that's the source, but it's interesting, and to me, not a resounding negative. This contains some juices, and is rather sweet tasting. If this were frozen and blended, I believe Hype Organic would taste like an expensive tropical drink at an island resort, perhaps mixed with rum. As for the energy, I was comfortably awake. Hype won't make you jump up and attack senior citizens to work off nervous energy, but it will keep you awake, and I speculate, at least for a short time, protect the insides of your mouth from the sun's harmful UV rays. Angie Energy Rating: ![]() 7Angie Taste Rating: ![]() 8Angie Value Rating: ![]() 7Active Ingredients: Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera contains contains 1 (16fl oz/473ml) servings which contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 213, Fat less than 0.47g, sodium 9.46mg, carbohydrates 50g, sugars 50g, protein less than 0.47g, vitamin c 71%, niacin 66%, pantothenic acid 43%, vitamin b6 71%, vitamin b12 156%. Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera also contains undisclosed amounts of organic tea extract, organic guarana extract (which contains natural caffeine). Can Text: The Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera 16fl. oz. can is mostly green with leaves and pink/metallic lettering. On the front, vertically oriented is the name "Hype", it's in mostly metallic, with pink outline. Also vertically oriented, "Energy" in the same color configuration and "organic", in pink letters that are outlined in white. Also on two of the leaves the text, "source of antioxidants" and "with aloe vera". On the rim of the can, "Organic Energy Drink". Then there's some wavy text in white, outlined in pink on the side of the can that reads, "Organic energy drink with apple juice, aloe vera, tea and guarana extracts." Then underneath, in the same wavy text, something scrawled in a foreign tongue, probably an ancient mode of Elvish, that of Mordor, which I will not utter here. Other Hype ProductsHype EnergyHype MFP Hype Enlite Hype Energy Shot Marionberry Flavor Hype Energy Shot MFP Flavor Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera There Are No Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera Videos or CommercialsHype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera User Commentsamir on 2012-05-15 13:34:54 said: this is only organic energy drink on the world Response by Jason: False. Guru is 100% Natural and Organic. Go a step further and Adina Natural Highs products are organic and fair trade. Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink « Previous Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew Red Bull Total Zero Next » Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. We receive funds from some manufacturers to expedite reviews, and for advertisement only. We do not 'sell' positive reviews. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information.
Today we're reviewing the most expensive energy drink we've ever reviewed, the $5 Monster Ubermonster. Before I go into my standard tirade about where Monster dropped the ball, let me say, this is a excellent beverage. Price aside, it's a little bitter, but still smooth. It really taste brewed, how you might imagine a blend Heineken and Monster Import would taste. The package appearance is superb, and managed to catch my eye, even in the sea of Monster green "M" claws on the regular and import cans. I often encourage Monster to step out from their comfort zone in a meaningful way. Nitrous Monster tasted good, but otherwise seemed gimmicky. I commended the creative direction of Rehab, but assumed, like Java Monster, they would run it in the ground (which they're in the process of doing). I further commend this Ubermonster experiment. It's one of their best products, comparable to Dub Edition and the original green Monster. My initial criticism seems like something that should have been addressed in R and D before this went to consumers. For beer drinkers, it may not seem unreasonable that this is not a twist off cap, for Monster's teen and pre-teen target market, who only drink American "beers" with twisty caps, this will be a frustrating revelation after dropping $5 at the corner convenience store. As if this weren't enough, I have a house full of bottle openers, none of which, due to the size of the cap, open this bottle anything resembling an expedient manner. You have to go around the whole top and pry it open, like a pimento cheese or chicken liver container. They jest about removing the cap being an exercise in futility in the flavor text on the back, but it almost seems like a poorly-contrived cover up for a bad idea. Like when you express your undying love for the soon-to-be-bride at a wedding rehearsal dinner, then try to laugh it off like it was a joke. Seriously Kelly, I was just joking, my brother's a great guy, and I'm sure you'll both live happily ever after. The obvious complaint for the average consumer is the $5 price tag. If you're also gasping at the unforgivable price, consider that Ubermonster is only 6 cents more per ounce than Red Bull, a product we've been calling highway robbery for the better part of a decade. For the bottle and can collectors this will, undoubtedly, be a highlight in any collection. If the $5 price tag and Ubername lead you to believe you're going to find an Iron Man-like limitless energy source, you'll be sorely disappointed, I didn't notice any difference from drinking a regular 16oz. Green Monster. Jason Energy Rating: ![]() 9Jason Taste Rating: ![]() 9Jason Value Rating: ![]() 7Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie A $5 energy drink? By presenting this to me, screamingenergy.com just treated me more lavishly than my last date. The Ubermonster bottle is so awesome, I buy regular monster and pour it into the bottle. I'm like Santa Clause, if kids don't believe in me being awesome, I just lay at home and cry. So it's important I have the appearance of being awesome, even if it's at the price of my own self-respect, which I pretty much traded away permanently for Kesha tickets last summer. Ubermonster is ok, I don't think it's as sweet as regular Monster, it doesn't seem as thick though. You can certainly still taste the core Monster flavor, this isn't a gigantic deviation from the norm. In my opinion, it tastes most like Monster Import. Personally, I think "Bio-Activated" was an afterthought that they slapped on the label to make people think there was any reason to pay $5 for this. I have no idea why fermenting Monster, then having it be a non-alcoholic beverage makes very much sense. Additionally, trying to make an annoyingly-hard-to-open cap sound cool on the label is like calling your teacher a pedophile after you ran off with him and wrecked his family...Jordan Powers. Angie Energy Rating: ![]() 8Angie Taste Rating: ![]() 7Angie Value Rating: ![]() 4Active Ingredients: Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew contains 2 (8fl oz/240ml) servings which each contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 100, Carbs 25g/8%, Sugars 25g, Vitamin B2 1.7mg/100%, Vitamin B3 20mg/100%, Vitamin B6 2mg/100%, Vitamin B12 6mcg/100%, Sodium 170mg/7%, Taurine 1g, Panax Ginseng 200mg. Then there's the 2.5g "Monster Energy Proprietary Energy Blend" we hear so much about, with undisclosed amounts of the following: Glucose, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Guarana, Resveratrol, Quercitin, Maltodextrin. Can Text: Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew comes in a big glass bottle with a difficult-to-open oversized non-twist-off cap. The bottle is green glass with the Energy family bird crest embossed into the glass on the neck. The label has the feel of a long-standing German brewery, with dragony creatures, crowns and whatnot. The detail in the label is impressive, and I think it has to be to command a $5 pricetag. On the label, two dragon/bird beasts with Monster-green-colored eyes hold up a gold banner that reads, "Energy Brew", on top of that sits a gold crown with a Monster-green-colored jewel in the center. The bird-like demon/dragon creatures are standing on another gold banner that reads "Ubermonster" (the U has the little dots over it, but that screws up my RSS feed, so deal with it). In the center is the Monster "M" claw. At the bottom, "Bio-Activated, Non-Alcoholic, Energy Supplement, 16.9FL. Oz. (500ml)".
Other Monster ProductsMonster Energy Lo-CarbMonster Energy XXL Monster Khaos Energy Juice Monster Assault Java Monster Coffee Energy Mean Bean Java Monster Coffee Energy Loca Moca Java Monster Coffee Energy Big Black Java Monster Coffee Energy Lo-Ball Monster Mixxd Energy Juice Java Monster Tea Energy Chai Hai Monster Hitman Nitrous Monster Super Dry Java Monster Coffee Energy Nut-Up Monster Energy Dub Edition Monster Energy Absolutely Zero Monster M-80 Energy Juice X-Presso Monster Hammer Monster Rehab Tea Lemonade Energy Drink Monster Import Monster Rehab Rojo Tea Energy Drink Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew There Are No Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew Videos or CommercialsMonster Ubermonster Energy Brew User CommentsDavid Garlick on 2012-05-15 13:45:50 said: I don't get why Jason rated a 7 on the value scale. its freakin 5 dollars for a mix between Nitrous monster and Import. Response by Jason: Admittedly, I was generous with a 7. It is a good drink, and people buying it, for the most part, know what they're paying for. I mean, the $2500/bottle Dos Lunas Grand Reserve Tequila is clearly not the value of a Cuervo Gold at $20, if you're just looking to get drunk. If you're looking for something a little more "top-shelf", I consider this a reasonable value...and your only top-shelf energy drink option. Unless you consider that Red Bull is already nearly the same price per oz., and it sucks in every possible way. Aaron on 2012-05-12 14:10:26 said: I found this drink to be a total waste of my money. Cost over $5 and had a slightly different taste than regular monster. Certainly was expecting something more special for the cost and fancy bottle. As far as the bottle cap as well, I just about tore my hand apart trying to use a key to open the bottle. Couldn't do it so I had to stop somewhere to buy a bottle opener because I was on the road. Even with a bottle opener it was a bitch to pry the lid off because the cap is larger than a typical bottle. Needless to say after all the effort I put in to try and get to the drink my expectations were off the charts. Sipped the first half of the bottle and thought they pulled one over on me. It surprised me because I've always thought Monster put out quality products. They need to fire the knucklehead who came up with Ubermonster. This is the kind of "Hey let's be different!" thinking that drove Jones Soda in to the ground. a fella on 2012-04-22 21:02:40 said: I'll just cut to the chase. I wish that they somehow made it sugarless/sweetner-less. I do not enjoy the normal monster. And thus I can't say I have tasted both the original and this bugger side by side. But its core flavour was of course, monstery. I was hoping that they'd really showcase a maltzy flavour, instead of having it just peak out behind the overpowering, sugary monster core. Too gimmicky. That bein said, I was definitely in love with the bottle. But that's all it is, presentation, but it doesn't deliver what I was hoping for. Paying that much for just a touch of maltzy goodness? No. No thanks. Cameron on 2012-04-16 10:14:25 said: Had one of these last week. Didn't seem that expensive when I got it. Bottle looks good on my desk. tawner on 2012-04-11 11:54:31 said: amazing worth the money!!! Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink « Previous VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry Hype Energy Organic with Aloe Vera Next » Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. We receive funds from some manufacturers to expedite reviews, and for advertisement only. We do not 'sell' positive reviews. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information.
We've previously reviewed two VPX Meltdown products, both videos have received numerous dislikes, confirmation that we're doing a good job. This is our first VPX Redline review, and perhaps we shouldn't have skipped the beginner level and gone straight to Xtreme. Before you call me a pantywaist, which I invite you to do in the comments, when you dislike this video, I've sampled around 600 energy products, and at one point was adding 200mg of powdered caffeine to a glass to sweet tea. That being said, every warning on this bottle should be heeded. I drank half the bottle, which VPX recommends. Within about an hour, Redline Xtreme hit me like a case of the flu. I felt lightheaded, moderately nauseous, and my skin was irritated and itchy (specifically my ears, face and neck area). It's possible I was having a mild allergic reaction to something in VPX Redline, but I can't discredit that I felt these sensations, albeit briefly when I reviewed Meltdown, but went on to enjoy the product. The difference here, being that the energy never showed up, at least enough to overpower the negative effects. VPX Redline is non-carbonated, and like Meltdown, it tastes pretty good. It's a mild flavor, and served chilled, it goes down pretty smoothly. This is unfortunate, since, as discussed, you should sincerely throttle your intake. I acquired a 4-pack of Redline Xtreme at Dick's Sporting Goods for $8. $1 a serving seems like a reasonable price, assuming this works for someone, and doesn't just make everyone feel like they've contracted the T-virus. Unfortunately for me, VPX Redline is $8 for a single serving, plus the cost of an entire day of feeling like I had a hangover, which I'd say is at least another $8. Jason Energy Rating: ![]() 1Jason Taste Rating: ![]() 9Jason Value Rating: ![]() 4Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie So, I look up VPX products on Youtube, and there are all these cute girls with their jubblies mashed out like Xtina on "The Voice", working out, doing photo shoots and holding up the product for the camera. Some were apparently audition tapes, which made me sad for the people in the videos, they might as well have been holding up a bottle of "desperation", and wearing an "I need attention" sports bra. On second thought, the amount of cleavage visible said it all. Anyway, moral of that story, no amount of busty women in gyms explains what the heck "toothed clubmoss" is, and why it's in my drink. Seriously, if you handed me this label, independent of any product, and asked me if it was a drink formula, or a recipe for plastic explosives, I'd have to use my lifeline to call Uncle Lefty. Things wouldn't improve a great deal if you let me read the warning label. I've read erectile dysfunction ads in magazines with fewer warnings, apparently, the only thing more dangerous than VPX REDLINE XTREME is Rogaine (which is not to be TOUCHED by women who are pregnant, or may become pregnant. Seriously, don't TOUCH IT? What's in there?!?). Lastly, having drank a minimal serving of VPX REDLINE XTREME, I can say with some confidence, that I seriously doubt any of those women consume more than a teaspoon of this a day. If I drank a whole bottle of REDLINE XTREME, I feel confident I'd be curled up in the fetal position, shaking involuntarily, cold and sweating, until it mercifully chose to exit my body through either explosive diarrhea or projectile vomiting. VPX REDLINE XTREME makes me feel like I've taken cold medicine, not an energy drink. I experienced no positive effects. The only upside was that it tastes sweet with a mild berry flavor. I'm only not giving this a 1 for value, because apparently purchasing them individually is usually $3, making it a worse value than buying it for $2. Angie Energy Rating: ![]() 2Angie Taste Rating: ![]() 7Angie Value Rating: ![]() 2Active Ingredients: VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry contains 2 (4fl oz/120ml) servings which each contains mg/% USRDA (whichever is available, or both, if listed) of the following: Calories 0, sodium 10mg/0%, calcium 2mg/0%, magnesium 2.5mg/1%, potassium 26mg/1%. Then there's the 732mg proprietary blend (158mg of which is caffeine, the rest is undisclosed): Beta-Alanine, Caffeine Anhydrous 158mg, B-phenylethylamine, L-leucine, L-valine, L-isoleucine, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, toothed clubmoss, yohimbe, n-methyl Tyramine, Yerba Mate Extract, Evodia, Sulbutiamine, Vinpocetine, 5-HTP. Can Text: This bottle is the "Limited Edition" version of VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry. I know it's going directly in my collector case. I have no idea how the "Unlimited Version" compares, but here's what's on this bottle, there's a checkered flag around the top, which goes along with the racing theme and race VPX Redline race car pictured in the bottom left. In the checkered flag area, "Triple Berry Artificially Flavored", then in an awkward blue rectangle, "New BCCA'S plus Electrolytes", then in a oval, that appears to be filled with berries, "VPX". Vertically oriented are the text, "Limited Edition", as previously discussed, "REDLINE" in super big letters, "Xtreme" in some script font. Also, "Ultimate Energy Rush!" Beside this, you'll find the "Drink regulate gauge", which will show you where exactly half the bottle is. They are clear to say, "Contains 2 Servings", "Drink Half Bottle Only", "One Serving 4 oz. mark", "Caution Read label before drinking". Again, on the back, "Contains 2 servings". So, to be clear, VPX Redline Xtreme contains 2 servings. Of course, they had to change the wording on the short novel about warnings, so we have to retype it.
RECOMMENDED USE: Shake well. Always begin use with one-quarter bottle (2 ounces) of REDLINE XTREME daily to assess tolerance. Never Exceed more than 4 ounces per serving or more than one bottle daily.
WARNING: NOT FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. DO NOT USED IF PREGNANT OR CONTEMPLATING BECOMING PREGNANT. Do not use if you have high blood pressure, or heart problems. Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of heart disease, thyroid condition, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, prostate enlargement, or seizure disorder, or if you are using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or any other dietery supplement, prescription drug, including but not limited to anti-depressants or birth control pills, or over-the-counter drug containing ephedrine, pseudophedrine, phenylpropanolamine (ingredients found in certain allergy, asthma, cough or cold, and weight control products). Use only as directed. Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommendes serving may cause adverse health effects. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you expreience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, severe headache, shortness of breath, or other similar symptoms. Individuals who are sensitive to the effects of caffine or have a medical condition should consult a licensed health care professional before consuming this product. Do not use this product if you are more than 15 pounds overweight. The consumer assumes total liability if this product is used in a manner inconsistent with label guidelines. Do not use for weight reduction. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally rapid heartbeat. One serving of REDLINE XTREME provides 158mg of caffeine which is less than two cups of coffee. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Other VPX ProductsVPX Meltdown Fat Assault WatermelonVPX Meltdown Fat Assault Exotic Fruit VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry There Are No VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry Videos or CommercialsVPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry User CommentsShanna on 2012-05-15 13:51:26 said: I find it odd that this drink got a bad review on here. I've been drinking redline on and off for acouple years now and it's the best energy drink I've ever had. It tastes good and works great. I wouldn't recommend chugging it down. Instead take your time and enjoy the flavor and the gradual rush of energy you get. Response by Jason: Not sure what's odd, it made me feel like I was having heroin withdrawal. I'd find it more odd if I gave it a great review. Additionally, is there some energy drink review conspiracy, where I gave both VPX Meltdown products high marks, but secretly and inexplicably despise Redline? Alec on 2012-04-10 13:53:52 said: I heard that just one of any redline energy drinks can easily kill you. It is loaded with all kinds of stimulents that can cause strokes. It was rated the strongest energy drink in the world and was banned in the UK due to its health risks. Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink « Previous Rip It Energy Fuel G-Force Monster Ubermonster Energy Brew Next » Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy VPX Redline Xtreme Triple Berry?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. We receive funds from some manufacturers to expedite reviews, and for advertisement only. We do not 'sell' positive reviews. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information. Would You Like Us to Review Your Energy Drink?Please print, fill out completely, and mail with a minimum of six samples of each flavor of your product the following energy drink and energy shot review submission form.
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