Rockstar Recovery (Lemonade) Review

Todays review is on the other newest flavor of Rockstar, Rockstar Recovery. I really like lemonade and I love energy drinks. I can't wait to see how they did here.

The Look: Just like the Rockstar Cola, I think they really nailed it here. The black top with the red tab really stands out and the yellow can goes well with the flavor. On top of the new color scheme we get the traditional Rockstar logo on the front and nutritional information on the back.
(8.5/10) on packaging

Taste: Two things were possible with this drink. First off it could be a very fake tasting lemonade with bad chemical taste or secondly it could of been an awesome lemonade flavor. Luckily for me this turned out to be the second option. Aside from this being an energy drink it is one of the best lemonades I have had. They did great on the flavor here and managed to keep it very low carb and low calorie. This is probably one of my new favorite everyday drinks.
(9/10) on taste

Does It Works: After chugging this thing down (it really tasted that good), I got a great caffeine rush. I am pretty glad they didn't go with a 24 oz version of this because it tasted that good. I was filled with a good buzz that left me energized and in a pleasant mood until after lunch. I have not got a chance to test the recovery part of the formula but I will update this review once I do.
(7.5/10) on kick

Final Thoughts: They did great on this new drink. I am very impressed with the flavor plus it is available almost everywhere now. If you see one, I would highly suggest to grab this one. It has an awesome look, great taste, and above average kick. Keep up the good work Rockstar.

Monster Heavy Metal Review

Monster Energy Heavy Metal

Cost: $2.50 32oz

Taste: 4

Power: 9 (if you can actually manage to drink the whole thing)

The good stuff: Taurine, Caffeine, Ginseng, Guarana





So it’s a new Monster drink….and it’s a big ass one to boot. 32oz of Monster Energy goodness? Not quite.

Heavy Metal can best be described as a malt liquor that sucks….seriously. The first thought that came into my head was “This tastes like a crappy alcoholic beverage without any of the fun associated with drinking said crappy alcoholic beverage.” For Christ sake, even something as nasty as the Budweiser/ Clamato combo (yes, it’s a real drink you can buy in a can) at least has the pleasant side effect of getting your ass drunk….but not this stuff…hell no. It’s like a bad Zima (if you can picture Zima being worse) with none of the kick. Think limes…rotten limes with a cheap malt liquor aftertaste, a slight hint of the original Monster Energy, and you’re about on track. Nasty stuff man….really nasty stuff. To make matters worse, there are 32 freakin ounces of this crap. Yes, that’s right….I’m actually complaining about getting MORE for my money. I just can’t help it, I really despise this stuff.....32 ounces you freakin bastards...evil, evil bastards. It's like they new it wasn't going to sell so they said "We need a bigger can Bob....we gotta move this stuff out before it's to late!" Hell, this crap even looks kind of nasty. It’s like a milky fluorescent green…sort of like a Predator needing to be on dialysis took a piss in my can. So far the only redeeming quality is that it didn’t cost $5.00 and I won’t feel bad for not finishing it (though you know I will for the sake of the review.) The name “Heavy Metal” is not so much indicative of the taste being associated with music that rocks, but more of what’s behind the scenes of music that rocks. Think the sweat, dirty sticky floors, skanky chicks, a bit of vomit, overflowing trashcans, beer soaked tables, and wet cigarette butts. That’s what this crap reminds me of….nasty, dirty, unsexy Heavy Metal.

Power wise, you’re ok….if you drink the whole can. But that’s like saying I’ll make sure you stay alert by sawing off your leg with a rusty saw. The pain involved with getting the desired result is just not worth it. Plus, drink 2 16oz cans of anything else and you’ll have a bigger kick. Hell, grab 4 Red Bulls, 2 Sobe No Fears, or better yet, 2 16oz cans of Go Fast and have a stronger kick you actually enjoy getting to.

The bottom line here is that this stuff sucks….it needs to die a horrible death and be gone. Monster has much better choices on the market, so be smart and grab something else…ANYTHING else….you have been warned.

Monster Nitrous Anti Gravity

Whats up guys this is joe here getting ready to do a review on this new drink from monster, which is huge becasue monster is a huge energy drink company that rarely comes out with whole new lines of drinks, so im really exited to do this review.

Ok lets start with the appearance of the can. It looks really cool and i like everything about it. and even know theres alot going on, they blend it all really nicely, this can has some text on it, starting at the top it states that this can is the anti gravity series of the nitrous monster line, the next thing down is the signature monster symbol which is a little different on the nitrous cans it is turned to the right. The next piece of text down is the text that says Nitrous written in all caps and in a really cool font, the next thing down is monster energy, and the last thing on the can bottom left it states that the monster nitrous is a energy supplement, and to the right of that it says that the can is 12oz.

Ok so i just opened the can and the flavor is really cool. it kinda tastes like a grapefruit with more sugar, and before you even taste that sugary grapefruit taste, you get hit with that original monster taste. One thing that i dont like to is that it is to carbonated so every time you open the cap, it pops really loud, and it bubbles over which is a pain in the ass. There is also a hint of orange in it to, which makes in kind of tastes like orange crush. and they claim that they make the nitrous series with real nitrous, which might actually be true because i feel like i can smell it when i pop the top. Also its a little dry so i suggest serving this drink in a seperate cup with ice, so you get a little melted water in the drink, and that will make the drink last a little longer, since the nitrous cans are only 12oz.

The kick is really good, it lasted for about 4 to 5 hours which is really good, if you dont like drinking those little 5 hour energys, then buy acouple of the monster nitrous series, it makes you really jittery, and twitchy which is cool because that means if you would be burning energy then it would replace that energy your burning. and the container is not very big, only 12oz, so it packs a huge kick for how big the container is. And a little random but i would like to add this, the cap is resealable,which is really cool so you can put other liquids in the can after you drink all your monster. overall i like this drink alot and i would recomend this drink to anyone that like long lasting energy.

Kick: 9/10

Taste: 8/10

Overall: 8.5/10

Monster Energy Kaos Review

Can Text:

Khaos Energy Juice comes to use straight from the makers of Monster, Monster Locarb, and Monster Assault. The can itself is so impressive, sporting a steel looking cover and that Monster logo that we all know. Originally created for pro athletes Khaos Energy Juice is 70% real juice.


Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
2000mg taurine, 400mg ginseng, and 2500mg of their energy blend which consists of glucose, caffeine, l-carnitine, inositol, and malodextrin.

Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
In the past I've been pretty impressed with Monster products so I had high hopes for this product even though juice-like energy drinks just haven't sat very well will me. I only assume that the beverage is an orange flavored one because once again the label does not specify. I've had some trouble deciding whether I should shake juice-like energy drinks or not. This apparently is not one that is to be shaken.

Upon opening I was overwhelmed with nasty old juice aroma mixed with aluminum. Definitely not the best beginning... Fortunately the taste was not as bad as the smell that wafted out in the beginning, but it was really hard to place the flavor. There was a hint of the original Monster flavor but there was also a thick pineapple taste also. It was slightly carbonated, but that faded very fast, and as it slightly warmed, became thicker and thicker. Not that I'm one to just let an energy drink sit for a long time, but this one seemed to get warm and pasty exponentially faster than most.

It did give me a pretty good kick and I think it should because of the ingredients it contains. Though it wasn't extremely high in sugar it felt like it was on my teeth. The ingredients were very similar to the original Monster, except the sodium is surprising much lower in this one. This would be a much better choice for someone who appreciates the 70% of real juice.


Angie Energy Rating: 7
Angie Taste Rating: 4
Angie Value Rating: 6

Jason's Review:
With our stellar reviews of Monster Energy XXL and Monster Energy Lo-Carb, in sharp contrast to our dreadful reviews of Omega Energy and Rumba Energy Juice, this one was completely up in the air. Could Monster make an energy juice that didn't taste like spider monkey excrement? Sadly, no. This one is as riddled with Del Monte snack pack pineapple and aluminum mélange flavor as the other juice drinks. Maybe if this came in a bottle? I don't know, but it's rancid. I was reminded of my younger days, when I used to put quarters and nickels in my mouth (I wasn't the brightest child).

Anyway, so, we've established that juice from a can tastes like the can, much like how Michelina's microwave dinners all taste like the box in which they were cooked, but was it energizing? Firstly, it has an impressive lineup of vitamins, and otherwise appears to have about the same energizing blend as the other Monster drinks. All-in-all, good, but you have to suffer through a lot of the taste to get the same kick as one of the much tastier Monster drinks.

Monster Hitman Energy Shot Review

Monster Hitman Energy Shooter
Cost: $1.99 for 3 fl oz
Active ingredients: Vitamin B12, Taurine, Caffeine, Vitamin b6, Panax Ginseng, Energy Blend consisting of Guaranal, Glucuronolactone, Inositol, L-Carnitine, Glucose
Calories: Lobo- 5 per serving (1 serving per bottle)
Original- 30 per serving (1 serving per bottle)

Flavor- Original (Energy Supplement) Lobo (Dietary Supplement)

Rating: 8.5 out of 10


Monster has come out with their own version of energy shot called Monster Hitman Energy Shooters. It's possible with their faithful following it may do pretty well for them despite the fact of all the competition already established. First off the price for the size and the list of ingredients was great. Offering a larger shot for the same price as the competition around it is a definite plus. I've always been fond of the Monster flavor. Sometimes its borderline too sweet so before I tried the shooter I expected the sweetness to be amplified. The taste was good, Monster Hitman was not nearly as thick as I expected it to be. It had a bit of a medicinal aftertaste but none more then I usually anticipate. It IS packed with its 5000 mg Energy Blend. With only 6 grams of sugar and 30 calories it helps with the NO CRASH.

I gulped it down before work (replacing my usual ritual) and was pleasantly surprised to feel the kick. I've only started reviewing energy shots and the difference between them and energy drinks always catches me off guard. For a couple hours I noticed a boost, a little pep in my step you might say. I know my boss enjoys the enthusiasm. It made me want to get things done that I would usually dread or try to put off. The kick probably lasted me from 9:00 am to about 11:30am, so no problems here with its energy rating. It clearly gets the job done, and I must say there was no noticeable crash after it wore off.

Bottom Line- Monster Hitman was a pleasant surprise, their trademark taste was not too overdone in their shooter. The kick was in no way lacking. It stood out from the rest with its Monster logo that demands your attention. It could be one of the best bang for your buck. That might be something to think about if your not fond of Monster flavor.

Rockstar Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.00 Available everywhere – Can purchase in bulk
Cost Per Ounce: $.013
Active Ingredients: Taurine, Guarana, Caffeine,
Taste Rating: 8.5
Kick Rating: 8.0
Final Judgment Rating: 8.8
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Rockstar Energy Drink Review
I think I get the concept behind this drink. If you want to party like a Rock Star then you need to have a Rockstar Energy Drink before you do. Well celebrities and stars do like things in excess and Rockstar Energy Drink was the first company to feature the 16 ounce cans, double the conventional size of drinks like Red Bull. Well enough background b.s and onto the review.

Rockstar Energy Drink, 16 Ounce Can (Pack of 24)

Rockstar Energy Drink Review: Taste
I am sure many of you have tried Rockstar just like I have. It does not taste like all the other energy beverages per see, it is citrus based but it also has a kind of apple after taste. One thing it does lack is that conventional medicinal taste that a lot of the original drinks came with. Rockstar also added "Milk Thistle" which is supposed to help with hangovers. I tried it and I don't think it works. I did a Rock Star Bomb after every two beers, after I was done with my 12 pack of Budweiser I went to bed. Yup, I woke up with a hangover. That could have been because I was mixing beer and vodka, or it could be because I am getting old. Either way this drink tastes pretty good, with or without the alcohol. I will give it 8.5 out of 10.

Rockstar Energy Drink Review: Kick
Because this drink comes in 16 ounces it packs quite a bit of kick. It has 9.38 milligrams of caffeine per ounce. 16 ounces = about 150 mg of caffeine. When you compare that to other energy beverages like Red Bull 150 mg’s of caffeine equates to quite a substantial amount, but nothing over the top. I will give the Rockstar review for kick a satisfactory 8.0. Not the best, but not too shabby. It can give you a kick that should last around 4 hours.

Rockstar Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Tastes pretty good, gives a decent kick and comes in 16 ounce cans and only costs about $2.00. When you put all of the satisfactory elements together into a cheap energy beverage like this it turns out to be well worth it. I would recommend buying this because you get a good tasting kick for the money. I will give it a final judgment of 8.8.

5 Hour Energy Orange Review

Cost: $2.49
Cost Per Ounce:$1.25
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, B-Vitamins, Taurine.....
Taste Rating:8.9
Kick Rating:9.5
Final Judgment Rating:9.5 (kick is worth it!)
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review:
So the last 5 Hour Energy Drink I reviewed was the new extra strength version. Now I have been a strong advocate of 5 Hour Energy for quite some time now (it is actually one of the few Energy Drinks that I will purchase on my own) which is why I can't believe that I never got around to reviewing the 5 Hour Orange flavor. It has actually been out for quiet some time. It has a very similar package to the 5-Hour Berry flavor, with the exception that is says Orange on the side and it is still in the convenient 2 ounce resealable shot container. So let's see if I like the taste of the new Orange 5 Hour as much as I liked the taste of the lemon lime one.

5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well the tagline that 5-Hour Energy Shot uses is probably one of the most memorable (at least in my opinion) - "Drink it in seconds, feel it in minutes, lasts for hours." The convenience of drinking it at room temperature or cold is also a favorite as is the portability factor. Anyways, does the orange flavor stack up as well as the previous flavors (berry, lemon lime)? Well in this reviewers opinion (pretty much the only one that matters!) the flavor was excellent. The mix seemed to be right on the mark. Gone is the old bitter taste that the very first 5 Hour Energy shots had. It is replaced by a very smooth and easy to drink non carbonated orange flavor. Sure, there is a slight aftertaste to it, but what do you expect from a shot that crams five hours of energy into 2 ounces? Anyways, the new flavor was well received by me. I still think the lemon lime flavor is my favorite, but I will also rotate the new orange flavor in once and awhile as well! Taste Rating - 8.9

5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Kick
Before I even drank the orange 5-Hour Energy, I knew what to expect in the kick category. I mean, I have drank well over 100 of these by now, so.... But if you have not read the other reviews I guess I can sum it up for you. "Drink it in seconds, feel it in minutes, lasts for hours." Really, they are not lying. As I stated above, and in past reviews, 5 hour is one of the few drinks that I actually buy on my own (another one being Whey Up). The energy ingredients include caffeine(about as much as a cup of coffee), tons of b-vitamins, taurine and a bunch of other stuff (complete list of 5-Hour Energy Shot Ingredients). Kick Rating - 9.5

5 Hour Orange Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
I love the fact that 5-Hour continues to expand their product line up and improve on the taste of their product. They have 3 flavors currently available (lemon lime, original berry, orange) as well as a low caffeine and extra strength version. Don't take my word for it, try one for yourself. You can find them almost everywhere but it seems the cheapest place to buy them is online in bulk. I think they even sell it in cases of 36 now! Final Judgment - 9.5