EnergyDrinksBlog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Just do it. The power surge from X344 carries you for 12 hours. We’ve yet to try another energy drink that can compare.

The “X344″ refers to the 344 mg of caffeine that this drink packs. A helpful guide right on the can contrasts the power ingredients to those in Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar, so you can be sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck. They also give a warning – “Do not consume more than two servings per sitting” – and there are two servings per can.

The flavor takes some getting used to, but it’s worth it. The more you drink it, the easier it goes down.

We would rate the taste at only 1.5 of 5 stars – but really, are you drinking for the taste?

WIRED x294 – Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 8 fl. oz (240 ml)
Servings Per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 20mg
Total Carbohydrate: 26g
Sugars: 25g
Protein: 2g
Niacin: 100%
Vitamin B6: 250%
Vitamin B12: 80%
Pantothenic Acid: 50%
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR, INOSITOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), NIACIN, WHITE TEA EXTRACT, GUARANA (PAULLINIA CUPANA) SEED EXTRACT, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, YELLOW #5,CYANOCOBALAMIN.

http://www.wiredenergydrink.com/x344.htm

Energy Drink Review of Crave: A powdered energy drink brings their own formula to the high-octane beverages industry.

Mix the powder with water and you get a bright green drink with loads of smooth energy.

The first thing you taste is a Kool-Aid-like cotton candy flavor…but the first aftertaste is very bitter and medicinal. The second aftertaste is even stronger but less bitter, like TheraFlu. It is drinkable – just like TheraFlu. You can control your rations, since you’re mixing with water, and a couple testers preferred shooting the drink with a half-cup of water.

Crave comes from Vitamark, and it’s being sold like Mary Kay. A powdered energy drink is a unlikely but brilliant idea, which they’ve done a decent job of executing.

Crave comes in a little 2-serving size packet – portable, won’t get cold on you, easy to share, and it’s a much better price than its canned older siblings. It’s even healthier than most of the competition. So how does it compare on taste and energy?

The package claims their goal in creating this product is: “To give you the energy you want with no jitters, headaches or let-down, better taste (with no after-taste), a much better price, and to make it convenient & portable.” Crave is all of these things but one.

Obviously there’s much better tasting options out there. However, if you’re willing to sacrifice taste for convenience and cost, pick up a box and mix up a drink.

EnergyDrinksBlog Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Crave
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: ½ pack (2.5g)
Servings Per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 9
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrate: 1.5g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin C: 60mg
Niacin: 20mg
Vitamin B6: 2mg
Vitamin B12: 6mcg
Pantothenic Acid: 10mg
INGREDIENTS: FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE (FOS), TAURINE, GUARANA, NATURAL FLAVORS, CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), KOLANUT EXT (10%), STEVIA, INOSITOL, NIACIN (INOSITOL HEXANICOTINATE), PANTOTHENIC ACID (CALCIUM d-PANTOTHENATE), SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HCL), ARTIFICIAL COLORS, VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN).

Website: http://thrive.cravedrink.com/

Energy Drink Review of NOS: A high-powered energy drink named after the nitrous oxide injection equipment for cars. Unlike its namesake, it’s an enjoyable beverage for any day you’re dragging.

I questioned whether it was all in my mind that this drink seemed to provide a boost beyond any other I’ve tried recently… but then I checked the Caffeine Database.

NOS contains 25 mg of caffeine per oz, compared to Mountain Dew at 4.58 mg/oz or even Full Throttle at 8.81 mg/oz. Factor in taurine, B12, and you’ll feel that horsepower increase you’d expect from a drink branded with the NOS logo.

It’s easy to drink, with somewhat of a grapefruit / citrus taste to it.

NOS delivers. It’s the drink I’ll go to if I need a boost and don’t want to take a chance on something new. This is a EDB Recommended Beverage.

EnergyDrinksBlog Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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NOS – Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 8 fl. oz (240 ml)
Servings Per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 110
Sodium: 115mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Sugars: 27g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin C: 100%
Vitamin B6: 100%
Folic Acid: 25%
Vitamin B12: 100%
Taurine: 1000mg
D-Ribose: 250mg
L-Carnitine: 200mg
Inositol: 100mg
Panax Ginseng: 50mg
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL PASSION FRUIT FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, D-RIBOSE, L-CARNITINE, CAFFEINE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, PECTIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), INOSITOL, GUM ARABIC, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ESTER GUM, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, CALCIUM DISODIUM SALT OF EDTA, SUCRALOSE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).

Website: http://www.drinknos.com/

Energy Drink Review of DareDevil: A brilliant beverage – we dare you to disagree.

The caffeine content is just what you want: 240 mg per 16 oz can. Not over the top, but a serious kick.

The BoostAdvisor team is out there every day, opening cans of drinks you’ve never heard of, and take the first gulp – just for you. Sometimes, gagging ensues, sometimes, we’re really pleasantly surprised.

With the “Live on the Edge” motto on the can, DareDevil had me a little worried. But DareDevil definitely falls under the second category…this is a great tasting drink.

It’s the standard citrus, with a twist – somewhat of a tart aftertaste that leaves you wanting more.

This was a refreshing beverage and seems to be unanimously praised by those that have tried it. So if you don’t like it, you’ll be a social outcast, or at least in the miniority. There’s nothing wrong with that, just go back to your Diet Green Tea and leave the energy drinks to us.

Nice work, DareDevil, this is a great addition to the market.

EnergyDrinksBlog Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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DAREDEVIL
Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 8 fl oz (240 mL)
Servings per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 80mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Sugars: 28g
Protein: 0%
Vitamin B2: 100%
Vitamin B3: 100%
Vitamin B5: 100%
Vitamin B6: 100%
Vitamin B12: 2,500%
Taurine: 1000mg
Guarana: 200mg
Inositol: 25mg
L-Carnitine: 25mg
Ginseng Extract: 25mg
Milk Thistle: 20mg
Ginkgo: 15mg
Caffeine: 120mg
CARBONATED WATER, SUCROSE, CITRIC ACID, TAURINE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUARANA SEED EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, CAFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), L-CARNITINE, INOSITOL, MILK THISTLE EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE ( VITAMIN B5), ELEUTHEROCCUS SENTICOSUS, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), SUCRALOSE, AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).

Website: http://www.daredevilenergydrink.com/