{"id":17268,"date":"2014-07-24T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=17268"},"modified":"2020-12-28T19:18:06","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T05:18:06","slug":"review-red-bull-summer-edition-energy-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2014\/07\/24\/review-red-bull-summer-edition-energy-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Red Bull Summer Edition Energy Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

Sure, Red Bull\u2019s Summer Edition Energy Drink looks like a urine sample sitting in a drug testing lab. But, to be fair, regular Red Bull also looks like a urine sample sitting in a drug testing lab, but from someone who\u2019s dehydrated because they\u2019ve been hanging out for too long in the summer heat.<\/p>\n

If you happen to find yourself parched from the summer heat, near a 7-Eleven, and with a couple of bucks, you can purchase a somewhat refreshing 12 ounces of this tropical flavored Red Bull in a can that will remind you of the sun that caused your current parched predicament. Or you could buy a more refreshing two liter bottled water that you can drink and, with the likely leftovers, use for an impromptu wet t-shirt contest, with you being the only contestant.<\/p>\n

Red Bull Summer Edition is a 7-Eleven exclusive flavor. It joins a long list of exclusive beverages the convenience store chain has gotten this year, like Solar Flare Mountain Dew, Green Apple Gatorade Fierce, Raspberry Citrus Vitaminwater Energy, and Dale Jr. Sour Amp Energy Drink. Suck it, Circle K!<\/p>\n

This yellow-colored energy drink has a generic tropical aroma. If you\u2019re wondering what generic tropical smells like without having to buy anything, go to your local Walmart. Then mosey on over to the air freshener aisle, find a spray with the word \u201ctropical\u201d printed on it, spray some of it into the air, and inhale those chemicals. After all that, I think you\u2019ll get an idea of what Red Bull Summer Edition smells like\u2026and get dirty looks from Walmart employees.<\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a>d<\/p>\n

The beverage is lightly carbonated, which makes it easy to consume, but is less nose-tickling fun when poured into a glass. However, it\u2019s taste bud-tickling fun when consumed. It has a delightful sweet flavor that wasn’t too syrupy. I could taste pineapple, orange, papaya, and maybe mango, but the pineapple stood out. It was almost like drinking pineapple juice, but there isn\u2019t any pineapple, orange, papaya, or mango juice in the ingredients list. But there is \u201cArtificial and Natural Flavors.\u201d Vague? Yes. But not as vague as the last ingredient listed\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2026Colors.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m someone who likes the odd medicinal flavor of regular Red Bull and the odd medicinal artificial sweetener-laden flavor of Sugar Free Red Bull. I’m also a fan of the Red, Blue, and Silver Editions. But Red Bull\u2019s Summer Edition is now my favorite flavor. It has a nice tropical flavor with a slight sour back end, it’s not too syrupy, and it comes in 12-ounce cans and not the smaller 8.4-ounce one.<\/p>\n

I see myself urinating it out a lot this summer.<\/p>\n

Disclosure: I received a free sample of Red Bull Summer Edition from Red Bull. I believe this satisfies the FTC requirement. If not, I shall add, I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review.<\/b><\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 160 calories, 0 grams of fat, 200 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, 39 grams of sugar, less than 1 gram of protein, 140% niacin, 120% vitamin B12, 360% vitamin B6, and 70% pantothenic acid.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Red Bull Summer Edition Energy Drink
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> FREE
\nSize:<\/b> 12 oz. can
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Received from Red Bull
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Nice tropical flavor. Not in an 8.4-ounce can. 114 milligrams of sweet, sweet caffeine per can. Smooth. Passing drug tests.
\nCons:<\/b> “Colors” is an ingredient? 7-Eleven exclusive. Limited edition. No juice. Not passing drug tests. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sure, Red Bull\u2019s Summer Edition Energy Drink looks like a urine sample sitting in a drug testing lab. But, to be fair, regular Red Bull also looks like a urine sample sitting in a drug testing lab, but from someone who\u2019s dehydrated because they\u2019ve been hanging out for too long in the summer heat. 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