Best Energy Drink ?

[Mickalino]

What do you consider to be the best energy drink, in terms of effectiveness, NOT taste ?

[Chump Bailey]

Celsius is the best IMO

[twa]

Honey and beer

[Mickalino]

Honey and beer

Together ?

http://www.drinkhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/original-honey-brown-lager.jpg

[Spartacus87]

5 Hour Energy is the only one I can take that actually gives me an energy boost.

Drinks like Red Bull and Monster actually make me even more tired, like an instant crash.

[twa]

Together ?

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Usually better to eat the honey then chase it with beer....but I'm flexible
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/energy-drink-side-effects.html

make your own (non-alcoholic)

[Disco Dave]

I don't drink "energy drinks". In the 1980's I would drink Jolt Cola. Now I drink a cup of coffee a couple times a year.

[Elessar78]

Hey Sparty, what's the background on 5-hour energy? What's the source of it's "energy" . . . the claims that it's only 5 calories is weird because black coffee has the same amount albeit 8 oz vs 2 oz.

---------- Post added April-30th-2011 at 08:49 PM ----------

I started with coffee then Red Bull then Amp then back to good ole' coffee. Those things are just loaded with sugar.

[jpillian]

Monster Absolute Zero is the bomb-diggity.

[Capt. Kaos]

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll48/CaptKaos47/cocaine_drink_2.jpg

Without a question the most effective energy drink I have EVER tried.

[Bubble Screen]

Red Bull is the obvious answer here.

[grego]

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll48/CaptKaos47/cocaine_drink_2.jpg

Without a question the most effective energy drink I have EVER tried.

its called 'cocaine'? damn. never heard of it. guess it should be good with a name like that.


jp- whats monster absolute zero? zero calories?

[TheDoyler23]

whats monster absolute zero? zero calories?

I think so. There's also the Lo-Carb one that has like 20 calories. I usually get that one or sugar free Red Bull.

[Thiebear]

applejuice + 5hr energy.

[DButz65]

5h

Doesn't taste like ass like all of the others, to me anyway, and is easy to drink in one gulp, unlike the others

[TheDoyler23]

5h

Doesn't taste like ass like all of the others, to me anyway, and is easy to drink in one gulp, unlike the others

If the sugary energy drinks taste like ass, then 5 HE tastes like concentrated ass. Good thing you can finish it fast! Orange flavor is OK.

[Jeeb]

Theres some drink that a few 7-11's aroind here sell thats called Spike. I dont know how it is legal because i have never been more wired in my life

[Stew]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbxq0IDqD04Ive :ols:

Seriously though, those pepsi max give me a boost if i drink one at lunch. I think they have genseng in them as well. Zero calories, zero sugar.

[Kosher Ham]

Depends on the person I think.
Never had one that really worked.
They take too long to kick in.

I guess it depends on what you use them for.

[Special K]

A pot of coffee on an empty stomach.

[Kosher Ham]

A pot of coffee on an empty stomach.

Wouldn't that mean several restroom breaks regardless ?

[twa]

Wouldn't that mean several restroom breaks regardless ?

Ya can cook it down to reduce fluid intake....I like coffee that ya can eat with a spoon

[Bostic Hog]

A few weeks ago, I tried "5 Hour Energy" -- working out of town and always seem tired from sleeping in hotel beds -- did NOTHING for me! Not a doggone thing -- in fact, I got the shakes. BOOOOOOOOOOO @ 5 hr nrg.

[Special K]

Not really. When I drink a caffinated drink like coffee or coke zero, I don't have to go to the restroom nearly as much as if I drink a bottle of water.

That being said, if we're talking about minimizing restroom breaks, I'd just take some drugs on an empty stomach :ols:

---------- Post added April-30th-2011 at 06:23 PM ----------

Actually, in college, when I had to pull a late night, I'd go to Starbucks and buy those chocolate-covered coffee beans and eat a box throughout the night. Those made insanely hyper.

Screw all those kids who abused ADD medication, it's all about OD'ing on coffee beans.

[Bostic Hog]

Not really. When I drink a caffinated drink like coffee or coke zero, I don't have to go to the restroom nearly as much as if I drink a bottle of water.

That being said, if we're talking about minimizing restroom breaks, I'd just take some drugs on an empty stomach :ols:

---------- Post added April-30th-2011 at 06:23 PM ----------

Actually, in college, when I had to pull a late night, I'd go to Starbucks and buy those chocolate-covered coffee beans and eat a box throughout the night. Those made insanely hyper.

Screw all those kids who abused ADD medication, it's all about OD'ing on coffee beans.

That's funny that you say that ..... when I was active duty in the AF, and I had a long flight with like almost no crew rest, we open an MRE and eat the dry coffee -- it's tough on the belly, but damn you were awake!

[Bubble Screen]

5h

Doesn't taste like ass like all of the others, to me anyway, and is easy to drink in one gulp, unlike the others

So, you're aware of what ass tastes like?:puke:

[RichmondRedskin88]

So, you're aware of what ass tastes like?:puke:

How about baked ass?:ols:

Anyway, No fear made me shake for like 3 hours. Plenty of energy but its being a ferret on crack.

5 hr energy you just don't notice it as much. Its not a blast but its a consistent.

[Toe Jam]

I like AMP and Nos.

[MurrayH81]

A product called "Gleukos" is the best energy drink, in terms of the energy it gives your mind and muscles. Your body requires glucose for fuel, and that is what the Gleukos product is (every other sugar must be converted to glucose, at a metabolic cost and time delay).

If you are familiar with High School Modern Dance competition, my daughter used it this season to get through the mid to end season (where most of the competitors have completely shed all their excess body fat for fuel during the daily 3 hour practices and competition days). It clearly allowed her to outpeform her team mates using water, gatorade products, or caffeine based products. She was still tired, but wasn't laying on the floor during/after practice gasping for air, and she had the energy to do homework and eat after practices.

[RichmondRedskin88]

A product called "Gleukos" is the best energy drink, in terms of the energy it gives your mind and muscles. Your body requires glucose for fuel, and that is what the Gleukos product is (every other sugar must be converted to glucose, at a metabolic cost and time delay).

If you are familiar with High School Modern Dance competition, my daughter used it this season to get through the mid to end season (where most of the competitors have completely shed all their excess body fat for fuel during the daily 3 hour practices and competition days). It clearly allowed her to outpeform her team mates using water, gatorade products, or caffeine based products. She was still tired, but wasn't laying on the floor during/after practice gasping for air, and she had the energy to do homework and eat after practices.

Hmmm I might try that for the next b ball tourney I do.

[757SeanTaylor21]

5 hr energy for me

[Corcaigh]

There is no "best". Don't waste your money.

[Park City Skins]

Bleah. None of them. Aside from tasting like crap,(for the most part),they put me to sleep.

[Blackest Eyes]

Bawls ftw. http://www.bawls.com/

[Bang]

i buy 5Hr by the case.
Half a shot and I'm alert and brain is popping.

~Bang

[skinsfan_1215]

Bawls ftw. http://www.bawls.com/

Bawls is good. I think the reason I keep seeing 5 hr energy commercials is because they keep having to attract new customers to try it. 99% of people who do try it probably don't buy it again. The only time I had it, I fell asleep DURING a test about an hour after I drank it. Not to mention it tasted like crap. Worthless...

[#98QBKiller]

5 Hour Energy definitely gets me the most jacked. NOS is a pretty close #2 though.

[Drew_Fl]

no one drinks just black coffee anymore? all the caffeine without all the extra sugar...

[jpillian]

its called 'cocaine'? damn. never heard of it. guess it should be good with a name like that.


jp- whats monster absolute zero? zero calories?

Sorry, missed your quote! It's 0 calories, 0 carbs and tastes the same as the regular monster (which I enjoy, though I admit it's an acquired taste).
Here's a review I ran across: http://www.energyfiend.com/2010/08/new-monster-absolutely-zero

[Mickalino]

I thought they banned the Cocaine drink ?

[Corcaigh]

no one drinks just black coffee anymore? all the caffeine without all the extra sugar...

I do.

Black and strong. Maybe five cups a day on average..

[Kosher Ham]

I do.

Black and strong. Maybe five cups a day on average..

Taken out of context written for all to see and edit.

Good thing for you that I don't really post in that thread.

[BALLz]

First off, none of the give me energy. But they do help keep me awake while sitting behind a desk. I'd say the Spike shooter someone mentioned is the best at that, but do yourself a favor and dont drink the whole thing first time you have one cuz it'll prolly make you jittery. Rockstar has few new ones out that are non-carbonated. My fav are the Rip Its cuz they're only 99cents for 16 oz and are just as effective as most of the others and they taste better.

[Capt. Kaos]

I thought they banned the Cocaine drink ?

It was banned in 2007 and then re-released in 2008. You can order it online ifit's not available in your area.

With the following label placed on the side of the can:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll48/CaptKaos47/2010_09_28_078E.jpg

[Homercles82]

Red Bull by far gives me the biggest boost. There is a new one out called Spike, which is a small can and is sugar free. Gets me buzzed up as well.

[boofMcboof]

It's definitely not NOS. We've worked with them in past events, and they leave us a pallet's worth. I tried it and it's some pretty vile ****.

[Mickalino]

It was banned in 2007 and then re-released in 2008. You can order it online ifit's not available in your area.

With the following label placed on the side of the can:



Haha, nice label

[Titaw]

Rip it definitely tastes the best out of the bunch and the boost you get from it is great.

I do the 5hr energy now because of the low caloric intake and the small amount of fluid.

[Homercles82]

I wrote a huge post on energy drinks a while back. Let me find it.

---------- Post added May-2nd-2011 at 01:39 PM ----------

Can't find it, so here is my list and how effective I find them.

Monster Lo-Carb - Moderate kick, a pinch syrupy on the taste, but overall good.
Monster Absolute Zero - moderate kick, good balance of bitter and sweet
Monster ReHab Tea+Lemonade - Easy to drink, slight medicinal taste, energy kick is lacking
Monster Lo-Carb Import - easily better than the Monster Lo-Carb, great kick and good taste for being diet
Monster Dub Edition (purple can) - not sugar free/lo-card so it is sugary, modest kick, made me feel ill from the sugar

Rockstar Sugar Free - Wild berry taste, not very sweet but tart, mild energy boost
Rockstar Low Sugar (Red&White can) - Horrible smell, bubble gum taste and odor, good kick but tastes like Jo Blow bubble gum.
Rockstar Cola - Not sugar free but not overly sweet, licorice taste is heavy, it has a good boost but felt short lived
Rockstar Lemonade - 0 sugar, great lemonade taste, uncarbonated so it is easy to drink, goes down fast with a mild energy boost
Rockstar Orange - 0 sugar, great orange drink taste, uncarbonated so it is easy to drink, goes down fast with a mild energy boost
Rockstar 2X Caffiene - Small can, heavy on the caffiene, taste is bitter and medicinal, the kick was HUGE. It made my heart feel weird so I will never have one again.

AMP Sugar Free - slightly syrupy, low energy kick, not worth the money
AMP Lightning Sugar Free - good lemonade taste and mildly carbonated, low energy kick

Red Bull Sugar Free - bitter, vitamin taste, energy kick is huge.

5 hour energy wild berry shot - not much on taste, energy kick is ok, it didn't last 5 hours

Rip It Purple - Sugar Free, GREAT purple drink taste, moderate energy boost, $1 at Family Dollar
Rip It Orange - Sugar Free, GREAT orange drink taste, moderate energy boost, $1 at Family Dollar

Sheetz Brand Sugar Free - Cheap, citrus taste, some amount of the cost goes to charity, mild energy boost

Viper Sugar Free - comes in double wall aluminum bottle, great taste, highly carbonated, resealable, moderate energy kick

Bad Boy Energy (Sugar free) - terrible, avoid at all costs, $0.75 at Big Lots. Bad taste, no energy boost, not worth your time.

NOS Sugar Free - great citrus taste, mild energy boots, one of the cheaper options when Rip It not available or other brands are not 2/$4 or 2/$3.

Spike - Comes in 2 flavors, both are sugar free, limit 1 can per day, expensive when pricing out per ounce, tastes great, almost like those Lil'Huggie sugar water drinks from my child hood, moderate energy boost,

Overall I will be buying Rip It's from Family Dollar until they stop carrying it. I can buy a month's supply for around $30. The only time I buy a case of Monster anymore is when Costco has a $3 or $5 off a case coupon. It normally is $28.99 for a case of 24. Cheap enough as it is per can but the coupons bring you right close to $1/can or below it.