Heavy Metal Monster Energy Drink

funkymatt

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First, this thing is huge. 32 ounces! that's 946mL. This is the first time I had this particular flavor, I really enjoyed some of their other flavors namely the coffee (mean bean) and juice (khaos).

When I opened the behemoth of a can, the first thing I noticed was the pungent smell. Almost like apple schnapps, but carbonated. I poured a clear cup and the color took me by surprise. Bright green! Like alien blood. As I swirled it lightly around the cup, the carbonated bubbles released some of the smell. I wasn't too sure I was going to like the taste.

When I took my first sip, I nearly gagged. Apparently this is supposed to be a sour apple taste. It was definitely sour. Not like those sour candy warheads sour, but it had a taste that made my mouth pucker. Although difficult, I was able to finish my first gulp. I then offered some to my labmate. He was reluctant, but some coaxing got him to taste it. He had a similar first reaction. He would like to say it tasted like carbonated battery acid, but he also used that analogy for Moxie (the absolute worst drink, also official state drink of Maine). He finally settled with describing it as carbonated atomic warheads. I disagree since warheads you can continue eating- this drink seems to get worse with every swig.

The buzz it gives you is pretty nice, not much different than the regular flavors though. All in all, I would not recommend this to anyone, really.

sorry, no cliffs.
 

Gothgar

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I have had this, and it is the fucking most nasty beverage I have ever had, bar none.

An edit to add in: It almost tastes like there is stale alcohol in it, I had to check the side of the can to make sure I wasn't drinking alcohol, since I was driving while I tried to drink this.
 

RESmonkey

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Energy drink wtf? Eat more. If you want to lift or something, take NO if you really need energy.
 

txrandom

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Energy drinks are dumb, but their marketing departments really know how to lure fools in.
 

jagec

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Energy drinks are a great way to offload the by-products of your massive beverage production plant. Just mix all the effluent streams together, pump in some CO2, add some HFCS and call it a day.

Particularly ironic that they title it "Heavy metal", given how bad for you heavy metals are.
 

destrekor

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Nov 18, 2005
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Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Energy drink wtf? Eat more. If you want to lift or something, take NO if you really need energy.

most people who consume these carbonated and caffeinated energy drinks (like me), don't drink them for energy to use for activities like weight lifting. If you are using these drinks for such an activity, you are a fool of fools. That's bad for you in many ways.

If you just want energy to stay up longer or enjoy the buzz mass caffeine consumption brings, then these are for you. I basically got high on caffeinated products once a week in high school... multiple self-brewed double shots of espresso in the morning, energy drinks and caffeinated mints (100mg a mint). Seriously was basically high without being able to get in trouble during school. :laugh: Didn't do it much because the crash after school was intense... did it once for school and went to work in the evening... holy shit was that hell. Night dragged on for hours as I just begged for a bed. lol

I rarely consume energy drinks now, just because I try and keep myself hydrated as often as possible so PT in the morning isn't a bitch. But they definitely help with school work at late hours or aid in pulling all nighters, although other things associated with college and energy do the trick better for all nighters without the insane crash.

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QueBert

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Originally posted by: txrandom
Energy drinks are dumb, but their marketing departments really know how to lure fools in.

Why do you think they are dumb? They might be very unhealthy but they actually do give a lot of people energy. I use to have a job where I was standing for about 8-10 hours with no breaks. Red Bull helped me make it thru quite a few shifts on occasions when I was dog tired. I'm not really worried about my health or what I eat so energy drinks are perfect when I need a little pick me up.
 

clamum

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Feb 13, 2003
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Originally posted by: deepred98
energy drinks in general = fail

if you need energy eat healthy or snort coke
Yeah, let me know what gas stations sell coke (by the line, gram, or eight-ball, don't matter to me) and I'll agree with ya.

I might actually like this Monster drink OP. Had too much vodka + Monster like three years ago and I still don't like the smell of it now. But if doesn't smell a lot like the regular stuff and is really sour, do want.