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CMPunk · 04-10-2008, 05:57 PM

What do you like? What don't you like? How many do you drink a day??

I'm a big fan of the Xience line. I think they taste the best out of all the ones I've tried. The Cran-Ras is particularily good, though I can't wait til Canada gets the lemonade ones.

My brother swears by the Beaver Buzz Green tea ones.

Tried an Amp green today and was far from impressed

LChoy · 04-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Rockstar is the only brand that "works" for me. I could drink a red bull and still go to sleep right afterwards

arsenal · 04-10-2008, 06:00 PM

http://kotaku.com/352207/pure-energy...-energy-drinks

Based on that site, I moved from drinking Full Throttle to Monster.
I noticed that the reviewer had similar tastes as me as far as energy drinks went.

So I am a monster fan (assault version).

I hate red bull, rock star, to me they taste like really sweet cough syrup.

Peanut · 04-10-2008, 06:14 PM

I really love Red Bull. SoBe "Rush" is okay. I've tried the rockstar & vodka... the pomegranate was horrible but the other flavour (regular? I don't actually know what it's called) was pretty good I thought.

BlackArcher101 · 04-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Those red raves from costco aren't too bad. I have one now and then (ie, when I forget to turn the coffee maker on the night before).

Mango · 04-10-2008, 06:20 PM

I find Sobe Adrenaline Rush to be scrumptious. They are just tastey...not sure if that is a good or bad thing!

REDVAN · 04-10-2008, 06:24 PM

I can't believe that guy (link) drank those in one weekend. You would probably die.

4X4 · 04-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Bud or Keiths. Sometimes Moosehead or a Euro brand.

flip · 04-10-2008, 10:46 PM

Red Bull owns all. Especially now that it is only 2.49 instead of 2.99.

Otherwise I occasionally used to buy Red Rain (exact same taste, exact same ingredients).

The old Red Bull with actual Amphetamines (sp?) was the best. The non-carbonated stuff that came in the little glass bottle. It didn't have Taurine in it though. Which is why the American version took so long to be sell able in Canada.

Dion · 04-10-2008, 10:47 PM

My dentist has nothing but bad things to say about these energy drinks.

flip · 04-10-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

My dentist has nothing but bad things to say about these energy drinks.

No way. My dentist also told me to floss and not to eat candies right before bed!!

//Sorry for the unnecessary sarcasm but it's no secret that energy drinks have tons of sugar in them just like any other pop/carbonated drink.

Byrns · 04-11-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by flip

Red Bull owns all. Especially now that it is only 2.49 instead of 2.99.

Otherwise I occasionally used to buy Red Rain (exact same taste, exact same ingredients).

The old Red Bull with actual Amphetamines (sp?) was the best. The non-carbonated stuff that came in the little glass bottle. It didn't have Taurine in it though. Which is why the American version took so long to be sell able in Canada.

Actually it was Canadian laws that prevented Red Bull from being sold here. (no caffeine in non-dark sodas) Which is why Mountain Dew is filled with caffeine in the states, and has\had zero up here.

They got around it by using guarana. Here's a old CBC article about it.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2003/02...na_030225.html

PIMking · 04-11-2008, 12:17 AM

so there is no caffeine in soda up in canada?

I personally love red bull I could drink is like soda. I have gotten these little energy bottles i think were called energy rockets at wal mart here in the states those made me wired but I had to quit using it because my hear raced to fast and made me sick.

Mango · 04-11-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PIMking

so there is no caffeine in soda up in canada?

There's plenty of caffeine in our pop

phaneuf_train · 04-11-2008, 12:22 AM

I like the 5 hour energy drinks.

PIMking · 04-11-2008, 12:23 AM

Its soda to me I grew up in florida. well actually its Coke everywere but I have always called it soda now the yanks call it pop. hmm i read that link whats the deal with caffeine in canadian soda?

Mango · 04-11-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PIMking

Its soda to me I grew up in florida.

Just buggin' ya

I love little word-usage differences.

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whats the deal with caffeine in canadian soda?

I recently did some research on this topic. Basically, no caffeine is added to clear drinks or jucies.

PIMking · 04-11-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mango

Just buggin' ya

I love little word-usage differences.

I recently did some research on this topic. Basically, no caffeine is added to clear drinks or jucies.

I knew that. People up here (well down here to you guys) look at me funny when I say soda. I also like when I order Budweiser they give me a bud light and I say I didnt ask for a wattered down beer lol

Red Bull is the best + its made in Austria!

V · 04-11-2008, 12:31 AM

I've learned quite recently that it's probably not a great idea to down an extra strength Sudafed with 2 red bulls before a hockey game. I thought my heart was going to pound right outta my chest.

I do like the red bull, though.

Temporary_User · 04-11-2008, 01:54 AM

I normally drink Red Rain. I buy it @ superstore &0.79 a can.
Red bull is also pretty good, although it is a bit too sugary for my liking. I don't know the difference in ingredients, but if I drink a red bull after a red rain, I definitely taste the slight difference.

Other than those, I'm not too familiar with other brands. I actually prefer the small cans like red bull and red rain...

EDIT: I also am familiar with Red Rave. It's been awhile, since its not sold where I usually shop, but from what I remember it is just like red rain.