{"id":20211,"date":"2016-06-22T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20211"},"modified":"2021-01-07T11:40:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T21:40:04","slug":"quick-review-rockstar-ginger-brew-energy-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/06\/22\/quick-review-rockstar-ginger-brew-energy-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"QUICK REVIEW: Rockstar Ginger Brew Energy Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

I took a deep breath and braced myself before my first sip of Rockstar Ginger Brew Energy Drink. With the name “Ginger Brew,” I expected the beverage to burn like every ginger beer I’ve tried. <\/p>\n

And I expected I’d say “Mmmm” and pretend to be cool because I was drinking a ginger beer, but screaming internally from the ginger burn going down my throat.<\/p>\n

But there was no burn, grimaces, silent screaming, tensing of muscles, or calls out to mommy, because I should’ve realized that “Ginger Brew” could also mean ginger ale. Yes, Rockstar has created an energy ginger ale. So while the ginger may help settle your stomach, the caffeine will do the opposite to your heart.<\/p>\n

Actually, ginger isn’t listed as an ingredient. Instead, it’s under the mysterious “natural flavors.” But that’s also the case with big brand ginger ales, like Seagram’s and Canada Dry. <\/p>\n

The ginger flavor is as light as an elf’s breath. It’s so light that if I didn’t know it was a ginger ale, I would’ve thought it was a regional citrus soda with a silly name like Quenk. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rockstar Ginger Brew is a slightly tweaked version of Rockstar Revolt Killer Citrus. <\/p>\n

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

Overall, it’s still a decent tasting energy drink that’s not overly syrupy like other Rockstar varieties. If the ginger flavor was slightly more intense, I would’ve like it more. It’s easy to drink and I’d definitely buy it again if I need to slam down 160 milligrams of caffeine and settle my tummy.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> N\/A
\nSize:<\/b> 16 oz. can
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Purchased on eBay (currently an amp exclusive flavor)
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/b> (8 ounces) 140 calories, 0 grams of fat, 10 milligrams of sodium, 33 grams of carbohydrates, 32 grams of sugar, 0 grams of protein, 100% niacin, 100% vitamin B6, 100% vitamin B12, and 100% pantothenic acid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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