Author Topic: Energy drinks (Read 2074 times)

Paddy · « **on:** July 21, 2007, 11:56:44 AM »

Anybody use these things? I just drank a '5 Hour Energy' $3 on sale at Walgreens. That's a lot. I wonder if it will work.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2007, 12:02:53 PM »

A double coffee, a couple of B-complex vitamin gels, and a handful of sugar will do the same thing and cost you a lot less than five bucks.

Brad

Fjolnirsson · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2007, 12:12:41 PM »

I used to consume a LOT of Red bull when it first came out. Even found a little Korean market that sold just the syrup in 8oz cans. Without carbonation, it's very easy to drink.
There's a 16 oz can you can find at Walmart for $1 a can. I can't remember the name, offhand, but the lime flavor is very good.

Thor · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2007, 12:19:50 PM »

Riley, and how did it work for you?? I've been contemplating getting some of those for myself. Those 5 Hour Energy drinks have little or no sugar. (8 calories, so they say in the commercial) If they actually work, I think the $3 MIGHT be worth it. Of course some chelated Vit B Complex and a No-Doz might do the same.

HForrest · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2007, 01:59:24 PM »

Coffee upsets my stomach, so I find myself drinking energy beverages somewhat regularly. SoBe's "NoFear" is pretty easy to find, and in my opinion, is the best-tasting of the mainstream choices available. "Bawl's" is another favorite- comes in a distinctive cobalt-blue glass bottle, and has a unique, refreshing flavor. Somewhat harder to find, though. (They have them at the 7-11 across from Walgreen's... I think they're around $2-ish). Can't comment on the 5-hour energy, but I'm interested to see how it worked for you.

Paddy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2007, 02:37:43 PM »

Gentle little lift for a couple of hours now I'm ready for a nap. It's definitely oversold IMO. A big cup of coffee would have accomplished the same thing. zzzzzzzzzzzz

Bogie · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2007, 02:41:18 PM »

Kilo of Hawaiian blend: $12
Burr Grinder: $50
Gaggia espresso maker (refurb): $150

Damn fine cuppa caffeine: Priceless

(hey, I don't espresso roast the Hawaiian either - I like it tho...)

Thor · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2007, 02:48:06 PM »

Being diabetic, the sugar in most of those energy drinks mess me up. I suppose I'll stick with my B complex liquid and some coffee.

cosine · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2007, 04:45:00 PM »

Energy drinks? The strongest "energy drink" I consume is Powerade (I suppose in marketing lingo that actually a "sports drink." rolleyes

) and then only occasionally when it's really hot outside and I'm golfing.

I don't go for a lot of caffeine. It gets me jazzed up really easily, and I can't stand that.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2007, 05:30:39 PM »

I like Amp by Mountain Dew. But can't get it here in Iraq. We have stuff in the chow hall called Rip It which isn't half bad. I can't stand Red Bull.

Tuco · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2007, 05:37:19 PM »

Sobe fruit punch beats a hot coffee on a July afternoon. Don't notice any kind of buzz or lift.

I tried some of that stuff in a little blue and silver can (not sure of the name, maybe red bull) and I could barely choke it down. Did nothing for me that I could tell.

***Here is where experienced guy says "Well, you need to drink it a few times before you'll feel anything"

S. Williamson · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2007, 11:56:12 PM »

Red Bull is some of the nastiest stuff I've ever tasted, next to spaghetti made with li'l smokies.

I have, however, found one line of energy drink that I like, and that's the Monster coffee series.

crt360 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2007, 01:05:09 AM »

I've never tried an energy drink. Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.

Thor · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2007, 07:11:05 AM »

Quote from: crt360 on July 22, 2007, 12:05:09 AM

I've never tried an energy drink. Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.

I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like??? shocked

The Deer Hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2007, 03:01:45 PM »

Quote from: Thor on July 22, 2007, 06:11:05 AM

I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like??? shocked

I imagine some kind of mistaken identity or shenanigans involving alcohol or something. grin

roo_ster · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2007, 06:59:31 PM »

I tried my first one Saturday. Something called "Full Throttle."

It worked really fast, so fast I was impressed.

crt360 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2007, 07:11:42 PM »

Quote from: Thor on July 22, 2007, 06:11:05 AM

Quote from: crt360 on July 22, 2007, 12:05:09 AM

I've never tried an energy drink. Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.

I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like??? shocked

I was curious, too, but I didn't ask him (I don't think I really wanted to know).

Bogie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2007, 03:55:33 AM »

Quote

Coffee upsets my stomach, so I find myself drinking energy beverages

Try good coffee... Not from a can, jar or packet...

Sindawe · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2007, 10:11:02 AM »

I used to drink Monster LoCarb several times week, but since dramatically cutting back on the caffeine consumption about a month ago I doubt I consume it again outside of a gaming session when I've stopped with the beer and need a boost.

K Frame · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2007, 10:19:23 AM »

Quote from: Bogie on July 21, 2007, 01:41:18 PM

Kilo of Hawaiian blend: $12
Burr Grinder: $50
Gaggia espresso maker (refurb): $150

Damn fine cuppa caffeine: Priceless

(hey, I don't espresso roast the Hawaiian either - I like it tho...)

Where do you get 2.2 pounds of Kona coffee (even a blend) for $12?

Bogie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:54:07 PM »

Khaui...

Sam's... The stuff ain't too damn bad...

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