Energy Drink Palooza: Red Bull v. Monster v. Rockstar

      So though the developments of emerging social technologies have been far more extensive than those of energy drinks, I think it's time to deliver these waker-uppers some attention.  The world of energy juice has been filled with several changes and innovations.  When originally all we had were single versions of each brand, and now we have long term five hour, sugarless, low-carb, juice mixed, coffee flavored, and a host of others.  This is not meant to be a totally comprehensive look at these companies or to say that they represent the entire population of energy drinks.  But let me guarantee you that I am a tried and true member of the energy drink slurping college student body.

      So Red Bull is always a good choice if it is around.  The normal energy drink has an okay taste and is overpriced for the amount that you get, but it certainly gets the job done.  The sugarless Red Bull has an amazing taste and also gets the job done, yet it is certainly worth its sticker price.  These are the two main products of Red Bull and still it is the most successful brand of the three by far.  Must be the need for it in Jaeger-bombs.

      So Monster Energy is certainly the company that I consider to possess the most diverse array of products.  The regular Monster is a pretty good taste, the low-carb delight tastes just as good, the mixed fruit drinks leave something to be desired due to over sweetening, and all of the coffee flavors are to die for.  The best thing about Monster is that, in my opinion, you are always getting a good bang for your buck.  It is really cheap and it is always running specials for sale.  It is a brand that sports lots of sugar and some other unhealthy ingredients, but while one is drinking this kind of stuff anyway, I don't think that diet is the first thing on one's mind.

     RockStar Energy, regular, tastes the best of any of the regular energy drinks.  They have tried to pass down this taste from one drink to another.  This means that their sugarless drink is amazing, their mixed juice drink is amazing, and all of the coffee drinks are amazing although very fattening.  The five hour energy drink tastes like absolute crap, but other than that, the rock star product is a great choice.  It is also very well priced.
       Energy drink-wise you really can't go wrong.  You just have to try and find what you like to taste and what combos of energy get you wired the best.  RockStar does the best job for me, but I know that it does not work as well for others.    It all comes down to personal preference.