Go Fast Light

You know, they say Sugar Free just isn't as good as a regular, original, fresh energy drink. In most cases, that is true, but then there's that group of Sugar Free energy drinks that excel their regular siblings. Go Fast is one energy drink company that seems to 'wow' everyone, which leaves me guessing what the Sugar Free version will bring me, perhaps a flavor just the same or, if not, better. What I'm thinking right now is, "If Go Fast can create a drink so powerful and fresh, can they make a sugar free drink just as good?" I take a quick glance at the can, noting every detail on the can, like how the red blends with the nice aluminum silver background. I'm also curious to see how this one sweetened, most likely Sucralose and acesulfame K, but you never know. Ah, I see it's just Sucralose, but very small amounts of, as it's listed at the bottom of the ingredients list. Surpringly there's no acesulfame potassium, but there is artificial flavors, which really could mean anything, perhaps more artificial sweeteners. I notice the cliche phrase "Pure Energy" at the top of the can. To me, that phrase has lost all meaning because you should know by now how many energy drinks I have tried, most of them saying exactly that, that are extremely lame. Well, I have faith in Go Fast, let's see if it'll live up.

Hm, the aroma to this drink is almost exactly the same as the regular, and now I'm believing that's it another drink like the Kronik and the Kronik Sugar Free where I couldn't tell the difference. The color shows no difference being golden-yellow, like the color of honey itself. Hm, well I am proven wrong the taste. It seems to be much different than the regular Go Fast, but with a few similarities like strong strawberry flavor. The differences are that with this one, there's more of an up-front flavor, mostly fruit-like sourness, and there's definitely less Australiain Honey. As it fades away, there's more of an artificialness to it that lingers, but doesn't take over the drink like most do. I'd say the general flavor is an up front, subtle strawberry flavor, that's not so artificial for a Sugar Free drink. There's also not that much honey content, at least not so much as to actually tasting it. It has an aftertaste like one you'd find from an overly sweet energy drink, you know, that crude flavor in your mouth that just doesn't go away. As for gumminess, I'd say it's more gummy than usual for something this low in real sugar, but you know, it's really not too bad. It's carbonated the same way, just a bit, enough for you to feel it on the tongue, not so much that it's hard for you to swallow though. Overall, I must say, Go Fast has really impressed me, and until they come out with a new flavor, they are a true winner in my energy drink book.

Well, even the best energy drinks seem to have the shortest lists. This drink has a pretty short list, but a nice list on energy ingredients. There's carbonated water, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, honey, sodium citrate, caffeine, and Sucralose. Well, like I said earlier, it tasted not as artificial as other sugar free energy drinks, but that's probably because most of the sweetness came from the Australian Honey and the strawberry. It also notes artificial flavors, which could really mean anything, from more artificial sweeteners, to artificial strawberry, who knows? As for energy ingredients, there's B Vitamins, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, taurine, ribose, ginseng, guarana, ginkgo biloba, inositol, and milk thistle herb. Per 11.9 can, you get only 30 calories and no sugar whatsoever. I strongly advise you get this drink if you're into distinct sugar free flavors, and not just a usual Monster Clone (Monster Lo-Carb, Hansen's Diet Red, Etc.). I'm seriously glad to see Go Fast note "No (preservatives. No aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup." That tells me they know what and what not to put into an energy drink. Okay, the kick lasted a good few hours of mainly focus with some nice jitteriness to add on. Overall, this has to go onto my go-to list of sugar free energy drinks, and really does rank up there with the Kronik Sugar Free and the Rockstar Zero Carb.

Taste: 8 - Very tasty blend of up-front strawberry and a touch of honey to add on
Kick: 8.4 - Just like the original, the Go Fast Light produced a nice 3+ hours of focus
Overall: 8.2 - I would seriously consider buying another one of these just to have

Reviewed by: Chan

Rockstar Roasted Light

I'm excited to have another coffee! That Rockstar Roasted Mocha was so good and this one I expect to be better. It's light, meaning it's got vanilla instead of chocolate. The can design is pretty neat, fitting in with the whole series of Rockstar Roasteds. Oh, and guess what! It's got 50% less fat and 50% fewer calories than the original Rockstar Roasted. Ah, so this is the low cal, low carb, low sugar, low everything Rockstar Roasted. And to the extreme! In the Supplement Facts on the back, it lists only 7g of sugar per serving. That's incredibly low compared to any other drink you find on the market. Maybe it's even got less sugar than a regular sweetened latte you get at Starbucks. What I really like about this, though, that makes it unique, even to its competitor, the Monster Javas, is the addition of Ginkgo Biloba and Milk Thistle. Some pretty non-standard ingredients that have some interesting properties. Ginkgo Biloba delivers great concentration, I learned when I found it in the Mocha. Milk Thistle has protective effects on the liver, I found out, and is also good for lowering cholesterol levels. By far, this is the healthiest energy drink I've ever come across.

I opened the can after my can-opening ceremony and found that, rightly so, the drink didn't smell as sweet as most drinks. It's a very subtle coffee scent and is quite mild. There's no carbonation, since it's a coffee, and the texture is smooth as silk with no extra fat left behind on your tongue. It possesses a moderately pleasing flavor, where the sweetness comes first, followed by a bitter coffee bean, and ending with warm vanilla. I like it; it's not overpowering and has genuine coffee bitterness. I could chug it, and I might, considering the flavor is light enough and there are no painful bubbles to hold you back. And I think I can safely say that this is definitely not as sugary and syrupy as those thick Starbucks Lattes. This one is pleasing and subtle and light, and I'm diggin' it.

I'm going to have to switch gears and see how well I can feel the kick. I definitely know that I felt more awake and aware as soon as I took a swig. I'm hoping for more of the same electric energy with the same amazing concentration to keep me going and in-tune. And after a little while, I get that and also that kind of energy like you're ready to run a marathon at any time. Not quite the jitters, but just lots and lots of energy. It seems I get loads more from this than any Monster, and I'm loving it. As for the ingredients, they seem to be far above-par just as the rest of the drink. There are 2780mg of the energy blend, which includes the standard amount of Taurine, Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol, L-Carnitine, and Panax Ginseng. And there are those two interesting ones, Ginkgo Biloba and Milk Thistle. I feel the Ginkgo Biloba; I know I'm concentrated; and I hope the Milk Thistle is helping me liver. Overall, this is a great light drink if you're up for coffee and some seriously intense energy.

Taste: 8.5 - Light and subtle, with that genuine coffee taste
Kick: 9 - That was amazing
Overall: 9 - Man, you gotta have this one

Reviewed by: Jeff