Max Velocity Uncaged

Hey, I have the second of four Max Velocity products out on the market. I purchased this drink along with the original Max Velocity, reviewed earlier in the day. By the way, I got this drink for $1.50 at Albertson's. They have a great selection there, so I do advise you to shop there for energy drinks. I am eager to drink this because its can design caught me. It contains a speeding cheetah with a glossy yellow background consisting of random orange lines. I predict that this will taste more exotic and fruity than the original I really enjoyed the first Max Velocity, so I know this one will be just as good, if not better. So, here I go.

After the dramatic can opening ritual, I pop open the can and go up close for a sniff. I am greeted by a bold citrus scent, similar to the Bookoo Zero Carb, or the Rip It Citrus X. However, the color opposed. When it comes out of the can, I get an opaque lemon-yellow color. To me, this company differs than the other energy drink companies out there. My taste buds are met with a thick citrus taste, with a slight hint of orange. I really have not tried a thick drink before, but I like it. The citrus is strong as it first hits you, but then fades away a light orange flavor. This drink, however, has a lot of carbonation, so it is really tough to chug. This drink gets really strong, after a few ounces, so take it easy on this one. I enjoy how this drink, too, contains minimal gumminess, for pleasurable drinking. However, towards the end of the drink, I noticed more of a passion fruit-like flavor, consisting of: pineapple, mango, a bit of lemon, and a hint of berry. To me, the flavor was unique, almost like the taste changed every sip. Overall, this one was pretty good, a bit strong and overpowering, but I got used to it.

Now the ingredients. Like the original Max Velocity, this drink contains HFCS, An added sweetener made from corn, which makes the drink a bit dull. After that comes taurine, which isn't proven to have an affect, but is placed in energy drinks for "energy." This drink contains artificial and natural flavors. I think Max Velocity is a great company because they make it so can actually taste the natural flavors. I think the citrus was pretty natural, but the orange, to me, was quite artificial. Per can, you get 240 calories, which is slightly above average, as well as 62g of sugar. I honestly don't think 62g is suitable for an energy drink. As you observe in many other energy drinks, you get an average of about 52-55g, per can. It doesn't list the amount of taurine, but I assume it's about 2,000mg, like most others. I feel like this drink hasn't given me much energy, so it's kinda just made for taste. You can get this drink, but it won't really have an affect on you, other than a brief "sugar high."

Taste: 7.5 - I enjoyed its fruity taste
Kick: 7 - Not too much right now...
Overall: 7 - It was good, not worthy of one of the best, though

Reviewed by: Chan

Max Velocity

I'm so happy to get a review in after in a few days. As I was in Albertson's the other day, I noticed a drink called Max Velocity. What caught my eye was its extremely glossy look and has a realistic looking cheetah seemingly going fast on in. It has an apple-red background with some black dashes going vertically up and down the can. I don't know, but I've never heard of this drink, so I am really eager to get it opened up and reviewed. It also says the words Max Velocity vertically across the can. So without further ado, let's go!

As the can opens, I get a Monster-like smell, like apple-raspberry. I'm starting to think that this is just another Monster clone, but I'll let the taste decide that. As it comes out of the can, I notice a dark amber color, similar to Monster, with little fizziness. As soon as I taste it, I am met with a sweet and sour green apple taste. Almost completely different than a Monster, I think. Imagine eating a green apple, with a dash of sugar and some syrupy taste. I am surprised that this drink is as good as it is, being that it is a no name brand, if you will. I now realize that this drink actually tastes like a Red Bull, only lighter and more crisp and sharp. I like how this drink is light and easy to drink. Which means it easy to chug or take big sips. Like most Red Bull/ Monster clones, this drink has great chuggability. Also, I get minimal gumminess, which as you should know, I enjoy. Overall, If you can find this drink, you should get it because it tastes almost exactly like a Red Bull. So, instead of using all your money on an overpriced Red Bull, get yourself one of these beasts.

Now to talk about the ingredients. Sadly, I see HFCS in this mix. I don't recall seeing HFCS in Red Bull or Monster, so that's one difference. Taurine then comes in at number four, another difference, but yet it only has 2,000mg per can. I also see natural and artificial flavors. In this drink, I can point out the natural parts and the artificial parts, so that's okay. Per can, you get 240 calories, which is pretty above average for an energy drink. You also get 62g of sugar per can. That is the most I've seen in an energy drink thus far. Basically, this drink has great taste advantages, but the ingrdients disadvantages to this drink. I am surprised to say that I'm not really feeling too much energy, but it's noticeable. I don't think I'll have this drink again due to its large amount of calories and sugar. You might not care about what you consume, but if you ever try this drink, be careful how much you actually have. This drink is pretty interesting. If you can actually find one, go ahead and try it out. It's one of those drinks where you either like it, or you hate it.

Taste: 7.5 - It was surprisingly tasty
Kick: 7 - The kick didn't please me, nor did it upset me.
Overall: 7 - It's an addicting drink, most likely due to its high sugar content

Reviewed by: Chan