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Red Bull
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After all the hype about Red Bull, and I don't really care what you can mix it with at the club, Red Bull is an average beverage with an average kick of energy. It tastes a little like sparkling kiwi fruit (real kiwi not that stuff they call kiwi in most "kiwi-strawberry" beverages). It doesn't really do anything for my taste buds until it hits the back of my tongue.
The 4 pack for $7 is about the same amount of beverage as 1 monster xxl, which really hurts its value rating. Since many sodas are $2 for around 8oz. though, I'd say it's average. If I guzzle one really fast, the energy boost is pretty good, but then I have more energy to think about how I'm thirsty already.
Jason Energy Rating:
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4Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie
I'm not a huge fan of Red Bull, mostly because I hate those stupid commercials. I was surprised to find that the flavor was not terrible. It made my mouth pucker, but it didn't taste sour of bitter. I don't know what that means, but it seemed important. It certainly didn't improve my concentration or performance, nor did it give me much of a boost at all.
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5Active Ingredients:
'Vitalizes Body and Mind' with taurine. The other ingredients are pretty basic. Red Bull claims to improve performance, concentration, reaction time, and stimulate the metabolism. It sounds like a lot, but pretty much anything with caffeine in it will do the same, it's just common sense.
Can Text:
The can is blue and silver in alternating colored squares with two fighting red bulls in the center. I wonder why they didn't call it Red Bulls since there are two on the logo.
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Red Bull User Comments
Brad B on 2012-01-21 15:36:39 said:
To me Red Bull tastes like someone ground smarties candy and mixed it with soda water... and that's probably why I don't mind it (as long as it's cold, lukewarm Red Bull is really... um, unpleasent)
Bob on 2011-12-01 16:01:14 said:
This Jason guy seems kind of like an ass. He bashes almost everyone's opinions.
Anyway, red bull is an amazing drink. Just pricey.
Bostonvince on 2011-10-24 17:06:35 said:
Red bull by far tastes better then monster. Monster tatstes like nasty black licorish. They need a strawberry sourbelts flavored red bull. Red bull doesn't over power taste buds which is why it's good. Caffeine can be added to drinks. Ive got zips of crushed no doz I add to my food :)
ABC on 2011-07-18 16:50:44 said:
red bull gave me wings uhhh (not)
Drew on 2011-07-08 16:28:10 said:
Everyone is all up in arms about the price ($2 for an 8.4oz can). Do you all realize that when Red Bull hit the market and became big it was $1.80 a can. It has gone up .20 cents in roughly 10 years. Has anyone noticed that a 20oz Coke or pepsi has practically doubled in that same 10 years and is now up the $1.49 or more? Energy drinks are not a soda, that's why they are not called a soda. They are a premium beverage, premium never comes cheap. Monster only holds a candle to Red Bull because of the lower price. Large companies take monster and make nothing off it just to get their name out there. They cheapen the category. Just think...if Kia motors started making all the BMW's out there would people still think BMW is a premium car? Just my thoughts! Red Bull Gives you wings!
Oh, and it's the Vitamin B6 and B12 that gives all the energy, 8.4oz of Red Bull has the same amount of caffeine as a basic cup of coffee.
me on 2011-05-31 20:30:30 said:
I LOVE the taste of Red Bull. I wish it was a beverage without being an energy drink. Energy Drinks in general give me a crash later.
Joel on 2011-04-08 11:50:29 said:
i think Red Bull is a very good energy drink, but i have only one question... Id it true that it is Bull pee in it??? I love it! Commented by Jason: There's been a lot of talk about Red Bull and taurine over the years. Most people ask if it comes from bull testicles/semen. My understanding is that it can be isolated from from bile in the ox gall bladder. Red Bull simply states, "The taurine in Red Bull Energy Drink is a purely synthetic substance produced by pharmaceutical companies and is not derived from animals or animal materials. All ingredients for Red Bull Energy Drink are synthetically produced by pharmaceutical companies. This guarantees the highest quality." Red Bull does refer to taurine as an amino acid, which it is my understanding that scientifically, it is not.
brett on 2011-03-04 12:50:35 said:
Love the taste, it's lightly carbonated so it doesn't upset my stomach like other energy drinks. I like the fact that Red Bull comes in 8.4 oz can perfect size to drink.
no fan on 2011-01-26 15:31:45 said:
I don't drink Red Bull normally and now that I've seen the commercial with the boy in the confession booth, I wouldn't even waste a penny to try the drink. It must have been written by a former altar boy with stunted growth. Poor marketing.
Bjorn l. on 2010-12-13 15:20:42 said:
red bull...same old taste...yet a true classic
junior on 2010-10-08 13:14:48 said:
red bull tastes like piss
Brat on 2010-10-08 13:14:31 said:
You misspelled "parody." Edited by Jason: Thanks for spotting that, the intern responsible has been let go. We're leaving it misspelled as a reminder to other interns of what happens if you don't spell good.
Zeekiana on 2010-09-30 12:08:04 said:
Red Bull wakes me and keeps me focused, but after a while, I crash long and hard.
PowerKingen on 2010-09-24 12:58:32 said:
Red Bull is the king of all energy drinks ;) I Love it Edited by Jason: I haven't looked at the numbers in years (since I stopped investing in beverage stocks), but I'd argue Monster is actually the king (with regards to market saturation, shelf space dedicated to product, etc), which allows me some hope for humanity, since Monster is immeasurably better than American Red Bull. Of course, Red Bull should have bigger profits, there are still people willing to cough up $2 for 8oz. of inferior product.
Mikey B on 2010-09-23 14:24:02 said:
If every company that made an Energy drink supported their athletes, events and helped to generate interest in new and emerging sports, and extreme athletic prowess they would hold the mantle that Redbull owns - They started this with the right vision in place, and all the Sheep continue to follow. What 'emerging sport' does Red Bull do anything for? You call 'flugtag' and 'air racing' emerging? One is a gimmick, and the other requires you own a plane. The rest of their money goes into the coffers of their exorbitantly-priced F1 and other very established racing endeavors. I think Monster has done far more of what you're talking about, in addition, Bawls wasted a lot of money on supporting paintball.
Mike bailey on 2010-09-23 14:18:45 said:
i buy like $100 dollars worth of red bull at a time. I like to keep a full fridge of it. Its a 10 in my book, a little expensive though.
Agent_Jim on 2010-09-15 12:32:49 said:
I drink Red Bull to support the F1 team. I also enjoy the taste. Go Webber! Go Vettel!
robbilite on 2010-08-31 16:03:52 said:
red bull is the best energy drink in the market. it's hands down! it's also the number one energy drink in all grocery and convenience in colo and still leading the category by far try the 19oz same great taste and more energy...Edited by Jason: And 19oz. Red Bull is $2.50 more than any other 16oz. drink on the market
Paul on 2010-08-09 11:08:28 said:
Red Bull is by far the best energy drink on the market. It is a little pricey, but it's worth it. I also think they do a great job advertising and sponsoring events. Plus they have they coolest logo.
RedBull Hustla on 2010-08-02 15:19:14 said:
Cmon peep's stop hating on the OG of the energy drinks, you dont have to drink it but please respect it!!!!
sexybeast_14 on 2010-07-19 17:11:52 said:
THIS DRINK IS STUPID! WHY WOULD SOMEONE SELL THIS?!IT MIGHT BE GOOD TASTING AND ALL BUT IT CAN CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO YOU AND YOUR BODY! Edited by Jason: #1. People would sell it to make money. #2. If used responsibly, Red Bull is completely safe for the majority of the population. In response to "IT CAN CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO YOU AND YOUR BODY!", if not used responsibly, so can a ceiling fan.
Oteo on 2010-07-05 16:39:21 said:
Nasty. I always steered clear from Red Bull. Tasted horrible and didn't do much for me energy wise.
Eric on 2010-06-30 13:26:07 said:
Works well, I prefer Rockstar sugar free first, a Red Bull second and a Starbucks bottled coffee third when I need a pep in my step.
angie mcfee on 2010-05-28 12:37:39 said:
i just want you people to know i love red bull i work at carolina beer in mooreville nc i take great pride in my work ...i was drinking red bull long before i stated working there.
Suthernbelle on 2010-05-25 13:10:01 said:
I love red bull. It does give you more energy and you don't feel exhausted when it wears off. The taste to me is like a sweet tart candy.
9th Empire on 2010-05-13 11:44:14 said:
Everyone needs to do there home work anything in moderation is OK look at the back of the cans nutrition info 1 8.3oz Red bull has less sugar per serving than a can of coke or pepsi one 16 oz Monster has less sugar per serving than a 24oz coke or pepsi but we drink 3-4 of those things a day the thing people miss when they look at the nutri info is the serving size and servings per container go with your taste I like RedBull and it gives me a boost but if you think energy drinks have more sugar than soda you're crazy!
steve on 2010-05-06 14:35:00 said:
red bull is disgusting. it the most foul thing i have ever tasted. i am not sure how people drink this crap.
TIK-Q -777 on 2010-04-21 15:50:15 said:
I've been drinking RB since 1993 & up to present. TC pharmaceutical (in Philippines) in fact sent me 2 boxes and other RB giveaways as Christmas cheers last 2005. Thanks TC pharma! hoping this Christmas again you send something RB products.RB is part of my daily routine since then and for now I have more or less 20 sacks RB empty bottles!(side of my house) to see is to believe!-Ulysses G. Centino, Norkis Group Of Companies Edited by Jason: put "Christ" back in "Christmas", assuming RB is "hip lingo", used by people who've drank it since 1993, for "Red Bull". Also "last 2005"? Was there another 2005 I wasn't informed about?
Flo on 2010-04-16 13:18:39 said:
I used to be a fan of Red Bull, but since it came out, and with so many energy drinks on the market this days, that provide the same taste and "energy" at such a low price, why should we pay more? More that that if you look at the ingredients, and when we see how much sugar is in that can, and what really gives the "energy" boost (sugar) and we all know how we crash down afterwords, isn't there anything better? Something more natural??? Edited by Jason: Almost anything is better than Red Bull.
Jake Davies on 2010-02-22 20:08:17 said:
Undoubtedly, this is the classic energy drink. So many other brands imitate it, reference it or sometimes downright plagiarize it. First drink to create a true fledgling market out of energy drinks, and for that we owe it somewhat.
However, times have gone by, things have changed and this hasn't. With a dated taste (that remarkable fruit mix whereby you can't make out any fruit, except a kiwi pucker left afterwards), lackluster energy, and an over zealous price tag, it's time to let this go. Not let Red Bull go, but at least try something to bring some pizazz back to the brand, that same spark that started energy drinks in the first place.
It's an overall average drink. A flavor that is an industry standard, an energy blend that is the benchmark to beat, and a price tag that can only be excused by the history of this drink.
Even then, it's difficult to swallow $1.65 for 250ml (about 8.5oz), when there is the equally if not more so market leading Monster, that IMHO had become the new industry standard.
In all, a relic of the energy drinks, that should be respected and remembered.
But unless they drop the price, shouldn't be given its garishly big crown.
Edited by Jason: I don't agree with your understanding of the history or Red Bull at all. I do agree with your market approach, but Red Bull already made this observation, and took this action with Red Bull Cola (which I've now seen for as low as $1.19-1.29/can). They're tried to also soften the sting with a 16oz., which is often available for $3 (which I still think it overpriced). Otherwise, I agree, I think Monster is the industry leader, but I think they're currently making poor decisions.
austin on 2010-02-18 13:39:28 said:
red bull is the best drink i've ever had and will ever have...i can't believe you guys rated 4.5. Edited by Jason: You forgot to mention Red Bull is the only drink you've ever had. Red Bull is ok, which is close to 5. Drink a Rockstar, twice as good, twice the size and sometimes you can get liter bottles at Big Lots for like $1 each.
K-z on 2010-01-14 14:47:59 said:
in my opinion Red Bull is amazing and the best energy drink. but to be honest it really doesn't give you better concentration or make you more hyped up. it's just a good tasting drink, but the price for a small can is pretty expensive. i think a red bull is good on occasion... maybe one a week just they are bad for you and don't drink too many.
John on 2009-12-29 10:25:04 said:
Red Bull tasted somewhat as I would expect a by-product to come out of a bovine to taste like, and it didn't do anything for me except give me a headache. Sorry, this one is a no-go for me.
informer on 2009-11-20 12:47:31 said:
these energy drinks are super bad for you. just one monster is the equivalent of 13 teaspoons of sugar. plus not to mention the dangers presented by mixing them with other drinks or diet pills.Edited by Chris: Watch many 5 Hour Energy commercials lately?
Jeff on 2009-11-17 10:49:27 said:
Red Bull tastes nothing like monster, monster is gross, red bull is the best drink out there.
Vodka on 2009-11-09 13:12:23 said:
Red Bull energy drink is number one. hands down. No other drinks come close. Other brands do offer better value, but this is the grey goose of energy drinks and it has to be more expensive.
Rebecca on 2009-09-29 02:27:51 said:
This is the best energy drink that I have ever had in my life. Edited by Jason: Hooray, another articulate Red Bull fanboi/grrl
brie on 2009-07-29 22:56:34 said:
This is the best energy drink yet!! it wakes me up and it has great taste!!! this has to be my favorite!
bambietn on 2009-07-23 11:43:24 said:
You folks seriously need to do some reading about these energy drinks. There is an excellent article about a German study from 2002 that recorded the incidence of seizures, kidney failure, and death after their consumption. I am writing a research paper about them and trust me, there is a wealth of info out there about the bad effects. Remember Ephedra? It was believed to be safe at one time too- then we learned that people were dying.
Will on 2009-07-13 12:30:08 said:
this energy drink is the best. Monster is too sweet for me and i don't want to drink 16oz.
KRAZY on 2009-07-09 11:19:27 said:
I like this drink cuz its my first and most frequent energy drink. I do see how some of u might say it tastes the same as monster, but not exactly, this tastes better. the price is a lil' to high but i think it gives you a pretty good boost and has a very small crash. and to all you guys who think people can die from drinking this, its true but any energy drink can kill u but it is highly unlikely.
gavin_klaus on 2009-07-09 04:14:52 said:
I sacrificed my energy drink virginity to this one. My friend bought me my first one and boy was it worth it. It's overrated and overpriced, but it's a classic. Every time I see the can I want to get it, then I see the 24oz Monster beside it for almost the same price.
Mike on 2009-06-16 15:39:29 said:
Does anyone think Red Bull tastes different in the bigger cans? "Not as much of a kick to the taste". I ONLY buy the little cans even though they are not the better price because the bigger cans tend to taste watered down. Its a scam to make us buy small cans I assume or they are just too retarded to tell the difference. Either way, Red Bull is the best energy drink hands down.
Debbie on 2009-06-13 22:35:58 said:
when I used to drink red bull it worked... it gave me so much energy.. but for a very short time... it would make me crash really hard... its good if you want that immediate boost of energy but its not long lasting at all!!! And the price is out of this world for a drink that only gives you very short term energy..
Kobi S. on 2009-05-20 17:02:09 said:
For one this is absolutly discusting. It doesnt really act like an energy drink...i get NO energy from it. Why pay lots of money for it when it doesnt even work. It is quite pricy though. I refuse to drink any Red Bull product for the rest of my life! ;P
nina on 2009-05-07 13:59:44 said:
I have tasted Red Bull once and didn't like it at all! It is sickly sweet and also it can make you really hyper. I don't trust energy drinks like this.
redbullsuperfan on 2009-04-27 12:48:44 said:
Red Bull is the best energy drink ever!!! but i gotta admit it is kinda expensive for an energy drink.
Josh on 2009-04-14 16:19:37 said:
Red bull does have a similar taste to monster, but less sweet. I have a low tolerance to caffeine too, but it seems to give me just the right amount of kick without going ape turds.
KING on 2009-03-24 12:28:22 said:
Red Bull tastes good, way too exspensive, they are ripping everyone off. I don't drink this energy drink, just because of price.
Mark Argue on 2009-03-16 09:56:04 said:
Red Bull is a great pick-me-up, but the cost is high, and for me causes stomach problems when consumed straight-up.
Josh Passon on 2009-02-12 12:36:04 said:
Red Bull awesome because it gives u alot of energy and Ryan Sheckler, my favorite skateboarder, is sponsored by Red Bull. But it would be better if it was cheaper and had dif flavors. Bo-Ya Go Ryan Sheckler!!!!
Vietbabe on 2009-01-28 23:46:05 said:
This wasn't the first energy drink >.> Lipovitan was, and this drink was based on the Thai drink Krating Daeng which was based on Lipovitan >.> Either way I think it suxz ^^ Edited by Jason: based on my research, the first energy drinks go back to Moxie (1876), which went on to go into the dictionary as a synonym of "energy". Of course, the original Coca-Cola, which contained up to 9mg of cocaine per serving (1886) and Dr. Enuf (1949), the first attempt I've found of addressing the energy boosting with a soft drink at a nutritional level.
Jon on 2009-01-08 19:01:54 said:
I love the taste of red bull, but it is over priced. I can buy a Rockstar and get double the amount of drink.
remanju on 2008-12-10 11:50:42 said:
just had Red Bull today....and well, it's way over hyped...didn't feel the kick at all and not very well tasting.
Evilpig on 2008-11-24 11:58:57 said:
Although Redbull has less caffiene than most drinks. I love the taste so much more than the other energy drinks. I'd say Full Throttle and Amp are my other favs.
Tony J on 2008-11-03 00:59:09 said:
Red bull is OK. I beleive a bit pricey at 2.00 for 8.3 oz. Not much of a lift as far as the energy factor. You get more boost from a cup of coffee
Steven on 2008-10-14 18:09:22 said:
Expensive, yes. Over-hyped, yes. The best tasting soft drink (not just energy, but any kind), yes. I read a quote online somewhere that said red bull was the "Porsche of soft drinks". It's true. Red Bull is great.
Energy Drink lover on 2008-07-29 16:44:22 said:
I loved the taste but the price is too much! I had to pay 7 dollars for a 4 pack of those small cans and its barely energizing!
Nick on 2008-07-25 10:38:24 said:
I thought Red Bull tasted good but it's definitely not the best energy drink.
Smart Guy on 2008-07-08 10:04:06 said:
This is totally bad 4 u. You can get seizures from drinking 2 much of it. seizures only starts the list of side affects from energy drinks. This guy in france died from it so now you cant have it in France. I'm gonna move 2 France 1 day. Edited by Jason: The 18 year old French basketball player consumed 4 cans before playing basketball and dying. Hank Gathers on the other hand collapsed on two occasions, the second which he died, having not consumed any energy drinks. Red Bull contains as much caffeine as a brewed 8oz. cup of coffee. you say, "Seizures only start the list of side affects", I'd speculate that's because you don't know any others.
Energy on 2008-06-03 12:46:48 said:
Red Bull is nasty and it did not give me energy for my track meet!!!Oh yeah 5 hour energy is the best
nick on 2008-05-25 19:53:07 said:
red bull is bs! it tastes like crap, doesn't work, and costs way too much. it is more expensive than amp, monster, and rockstar, all of which are better. the first time i had it, it was a free sample of the sugar free variety, and i almost puked. i bought a regular one thinking it may be better. i was wrong. again, i almost ralphed. i don't know what all the hype is about, and it may be better with vodka, but for my money, it is crap!
Jon on 2008-05-19 12:01:42 said:
I think Red Bull is the best energy drink out. best tasting and not one other drink compares to it. The only downfall is the price. Could be cheaper. But its an import. You pay more for all imports....
Peyton Sekula on 2008-05-08 14:33:42 said:
this is the only energy drink i know that tastes good, vitalizes the mind, increases my endurance, and really really taste good i mean monster tastes like crap but i still drink it but still i prefer red bull.
braden on 2008-05-01 08:27:46 said:
Red Bull has got to be the second best energy drink i have ever had psshh nvm its the third.
eryka east on 2008-04-26 13:01:26 said:
Red Bull does what it is made to do. I drink one red bull before every work out and it gives me the energy to do more reps and more sets than if I were to workout without the beverage. I only drink one a day and don't recommend excess consumption of the product. I do however recommend purchasing by the case (for the daily drinkers) for an overall savings.
jeff on 2008-04-26 09:20:50 said:
luv the taste...expensive tho
Enegry Girl on 2008-04-16 09:21:34 said:
First time I had Red Bull Energy drink it was okay, the taste is kinda like every other energy drinks out there. Its alright but not the best.
Nicole on 2008-04-14 02:45:03 said:
TOTALLY my favorite energy drink. My favorite taste in the world actually. I've tried many and none can compare. I drink one of the jumbo ones (has a signature on the side) every day for lunch at school and it keeps me awake the rest of the day no problem without making me jittery. I drank one before I went on for a commercial audition and they loved my "bubby personality" so much I got the job! All you haters are just jealous you can't be as awesome as Red Bull!
chris on 2008-04-10 20:23:35 said:
red bull is the original energy drink that was here before any other energy drink, at least the first one that was popular, red bull started the energy drink trend. now theres like 100 different brands and some brands are ridiculous, wth is steven segals or whatever, why doesn't he just put a picture of his face on the can?
Jenny on 2008-04-08 23:35:31 said:
Red Bull is #1 and will always be. The ingredients are different than Monster and everything else. Taurine is naturally occuring..you can also find it in baby food. And who really needs a 16 oz can. If you check out a Monster can it says servings 2. Funny how they only have the large cans in the US...bigger is NOT always better.
Chelsea on 2008-04-07 19:44:36 said:
I LOVE this stuff. I mean; I don't care about the energy rating because like; caffeine makes me tired for some reason; but like I don't like Monster because it doesn't have like a kick to it. It's just like a carbonated beverage. Toro Rosso is different. It's by far the best energy drink out there. You can't compare it to others. The other ones can't come close to the taste of it. Red Bull shouldn't be classified as just an energy drink. It should have its own category. I know that sounds like bull, but, pshh, I think that.
Matt Koenig on 2008-04-01 22:25:48 said:
Red Bull is the OG of energy drinks and will always be #1. Every other company attempted to copy them and none compare..everything about Red Bull blows up the competition.
redbull fanatic on 2008-03-27 12:18:27 said:
Red bull is great if u wanna stay up and party!!!!
tyler on 2008-03-26 21:00:29 said:
cmon...it takes them a quarter to make a can of Red Bull.....rip it would have more value.....although red bull has better taste
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