| 332071 | 332071 | B0045XB4AI | A3N4CUW4UYC9I3 | MH | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1298851200 | About the same as other brands | The Red Rain energy shot (berry) seemed to work the same for me as another brand I've tried (5hour energy). Neither gave me extreme amounts of energy, but I've heard other people say they really help them a lot. I have found it beneficial when I need to travel in the car for a few hours or am having trouble making it through the afternoon at work.
I think the taste is extremely strong, just as it is in other brands. It is a small size, but I still have trouble getting it down. I have a strong gag reflex, so it might not bother other people. It is just a super strong, candy-like taste -- similar to other brands.
All in all, I would probably choose Red Rain Energy over 5hour Energy because it affected me similarly but costs much less. |
| 332072 | 332072 | B0045XB4AI | AZ5X928CQPRJN | Heidi | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1298419200 | Very Sweet, Good Flavor, Mediocre Energy | This zero-calorie energy shot is a cloyingly sweet berry flavor with heavy overtones of artificial sweetener. For an energy shot, the flavor isn't really too terrible, and I didn't mind it very much. Other than the artificial sweetener taste, it actually was quite good. The rub is the energy kick it's supposed to give--which I didn't notice at all. I was extremely tired at the time I tested this product out and could probably have taken a nap an hour or so later (though I didn't). I'm a regular coffee drinker and routinely drink espresso, so perhaps that's why I didn't notice a strong effect from the caffeine content, which is apparently quite high. Unfortunately, since I only received one bottle of this energy shot through the Amazon Vine program, I wasn't able to try another at a different time to test its efficacy. This is by no means a comment on the Vine program, but a disclaimer that I don't feel I was able to fully test this product to my liking. |
| 332073 | 332073 | B0045XB4AI | A1YGIUSI2JTTSC | Dan Bobinski | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1298419200 | No unpleasant buzz, but not as much boost as I like. | I use these small 2-oz energy drinks several times a week, and have bought them from various sources. I've paid anywhere from .88 cents to $2.98 for them, depending on where and when I buy them (Lately, my local dollar store is carrying them!). Over the years I've found the taste varies from brand to brand, and so does the energy level. Some brands give more of a "buzz" than others (which I don't care for), while others give a nice, steady boost during the day.
Upon opening the package, I noticed two things about Red Rain right away, one good, one not so good.
Good: The label was VERY easy to read! On most of these 2-oz energy drinks one needs a magnifying glass or maybe a microscope to see what's in the bottle. Red Rain makes their labels very easy to read.
Not so Good: According to the label, the vitamin B levels in this product are exactly 1/2 of the 2-oz drinks I get at the dollar store.
That said, I wanted to give it a fair trial. Main main question: Would 4166% of my daily recommended B-12 (Red Rain's numbers) give me enough of a boost, or would I notice a difference from my usual intake of 8333% of recommended B-12? (per the drink I get at the dollar store).
For my preferences, the test produced both good and not-so-good results.
Good: The product tasted rather pleasant with very little medicine flavor.
Good: No unpleasant buzz.
Not so Good: Half of the B vitamins gave me about half my normal energy boost. I like a good boost, and although this product provided some, it wasn't what I normally shoot for.
Conclusion: If you like a mild-tasting energy drink that provides a mild boost, this would be perfect. If you prefer more of a boost, you probably want something with more B-vitamins. |
| 332074 | 332074 | B0045XB4AI | A22Z1KC7QDS8IS | Nicholas E. Johansen | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1298332800 | Pretty good. | Personally, I've never tried an energy shot before this Red Rain Berry Flavored Energy Shot. I like the taste of Red Bull, Amp, Full Throttle etc. so I buy those and drink them (although not very regularly) if I need to stay up late or wake up. Overall, this does a similar job -- although it gives you less of a jolt than drinking one of those, so if you're really tired, you probably want something with a bit more kick. Nonetheless, seems more effective than a cup of coffee alone (it has about as much caffeine as a single cup) and is considerably cheaper than the competition, with 5 Hour Energy costing almost twice as much. Again, having never tried 5 Hour Energy, I can't say how the effects of the two compare, but Red Rain is definitely cheaper (and it works)!
Taste:
A little sour/bitter. If you can't stand artificial sweeteners, you probably won't like the taste all that much, but it's pretty much done with before you can savor it too long. Taste is kind of like berry flavored Orbit chewing gum. Not bad, but I prefer energy drinks with sugar in them.
Value:
Pretty good. $1 per shot seems to be the cheapest you can find any brand of these type of things. Cheaper than buying a latte or regular energy drink, too.
Energy:
Seemed to provide a reasonable boost. No caffeine buzz, but I consume a fair amount of caffeine, so your mileage may vary if you don't. Not a big instant rush, more steady and sustained. Some people might like the initial sugar/caffeine buzz that kicks in about 30 minutes after downing a Red Bull etc. You don't get that burst of super energy from this, which could be viewed as a negative or positive, depending on what you're looking for. If you're running on 2 hours of sleep, something with more caffeine and sugar will definitely be more effective -- I doubt this would do much. However, if you're not overly fatigued, this will do the job fine (better -- I can do without the jitters and buzz unless they're a necessity to keep me awake).
Overall:
4/5. Good value and good results. Docked a star for taste -- I'm not a huge fan of the flavor (again, your mileage may vary), but it's a small enough container that it really isn't too big of an issue. |
| 332075 | 332075 | B0045XB4AI | A3LGT6UZL99IW1 | Richard C. Drew "Anaal Nathra/Uthe vas Bethod... | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1298332800 | Tastes better than 5 hour, bitter aftertaste | I've tried a plethora of different "shot" energy drinks. 5 Hour (way too bitter, horrible taste), Red Bull (tastes just like Red Bull - not bad) and others. I still had not found one I actually LIKE the taste of. If you like sweet, this one is for you - I'm a Cherry Twizzlers fan and *I* like sweet. I took a sip to test the taste, and before I realized it had finished the bottle.
It has the same 'kick' as the other energy shots, and is much more affordable. I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars because of the aftertaste. About 10 minutes after drinking it I noticed a very bitter taste. A mint took care of that, but it's something to keep in mind.
Hungry? Eat. Tired? Sleep or pop an energy shot. Eating rarely gives you an energy kick - it often slows you down. Remember those holiday meals? If you're tired, do you grab a Banana or eat an Apple? Nope - it's a cup of coffee or an energy drink. On the go? Unlike a Banana, these small bottles fit anywhere! I keep one in my camera bag and a couple in my car. Driving home and starting to feel tired? Pop an energy shot!
I recommend trying these - they taste a LOT better than the other shots out there! My ski jacket has an energy shot in one pocket and a granola bar in the other. |
| 332076 | 332076 | B0045XB4AI | AW5JSQCHC2ZJO | Basil MacDougal | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1299110400 | Red Rain Energy Shot | I don't normally buy energy drinks (I never liked the taste, caffeine, or the way they settle on my stomach.) but I had the opportunity to sample this product and thought it was certainly worth giving it a try. The Red Rain berry flavor is delicious. Yet, 2 ounces is not more than a couple of swallows. It did not leave any after-taste at all. However, I'm sure most people wouldn't buy this product just because they think it tastes good. The taste is secondary to the desired results of an energy boost.
I sampled one bottle and I can say that I did not feel any boost of energy at all. On the bright side, I didn't get the jitters either like most caffeine/B vitamin energy drinks.
So, ultimately, as it is currently priced, I would be much better off buying a Coke and taking a B vitamin. I'd save about ten dollars. |
| 332077 | 332077 | B0045XB4AI | A1BXVZSQOJE6UE | Ctwink | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1298937600 | Not impressed | I tried the Red Rain Energy Shot (Berry Flavored) at work as I was looking for a pickup one morning when I had not gotten much sleep. Having never tried any of the little energy shots, I was unsure what to expect beyond assuming that I would become more alert. However I experienced - NOTHING - not even the shakes or a feeling wound up or jittery (the typical side effects that you hear about when you drink too much caffeine or sugar. Well that isn't totally right, I did get to experience the completely awful tast of the Red Rain Shot which was akin to drinking really sour cherry caugh syrup mixed with carbonated water mixed with a wonderful after taste that lasts for awhile. Obviously these drinks aren't marketed for their taste, but geez it wouldn't hurt if they could be a touch above disgusting.
So to wrap up, I felt no noticeable affects of the drink other than a bad taste in my mouth. Yep - that's worth the money... |
| 332078 | 332078 | B0045XB4AI | A28I98PKHZZKVB | N. Brabec "Dispensing Unappreciated Advice Daily" | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1298505600 | Even The Overly Caffeinated Can Notice A Difference! | I was needing to accomplish some much needed catch up in order to prepare for month end. I sat down at my desk to do some input with a Red Rain Energy Shot at hand (instead of my normal afternoon cup of joe) and broke the seal, twisted the cap and finished it in one gulp.
As far as energy drinks go, I found Red Rain (Berry Flavor)to be amazingly better tasting than any other tried to date. Sweet and lip smacking good, it had none of the bitter aftertaste I have immediately experienced with other brands.
In the energy burst department, I discerned no noticeable buzz. However, after hunkering down and keying away for about ten minutes, I realized that I felt more alert and it seemed I was plowing through the data a bit more quickly. Two hours later I was completely finished and proofing my entries. No errors!
If you brew your own with a French Press every morning, or regularly line up for a Vente sized caffeine fix, you might not notice much of an energy burst from a Red Rain Energy Shot, but I think you will notice better focus and attention to detail as I did.
Maybe it's Red Rain's combination of B-Vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes that make the difference as compared to just drinking coffee. Maybe it's all in my mind. Either way, I feel as if I worked smarter and faster with the help of Red Rain and intend on keeping a few of these puppies in my desk drawer for crunch times. |
| 332079 | 332079 | B0045XB4AI | A2R1HUYHXV7H18 | Kristi G., mom of Sage | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1298332800 | Works great | I think this taste much better than the other energy drinks I've tried - MUCH better. I had a lot of housework to do and I was tired, so I drank one and it's been a big help. I've had really steady energy all day to get things done without any nervousness or side effects. |
| 332080 | 332080 | B0045XB4AI | A1HYXDYUYFDOO | GvillePilot | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1349481600 | Same Energy as 5 Hour :) | Red Rain does not taste as good as 5 Hour Energy but it is not bad either. The effect is the same and the price is about 1/3 or more less than 5 Hour Energy brand.
Red Rain, Kirkiland, Eternal Energy drinks all work as well as 5 Hour Energy brand as a "pick me up", however I have heard that some people say they don't work for them. I am sure that is true too. Not all people are the same. |
| 332081 | 332081 | B0045XB4AI | A2MSF0BYX2U54Z | StarWitch Stone | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1332547200 | Tastes better than other drinks and is much cheaper! | I buy these online in bulk because I drink two of them a day. They taste far better than any other energy drinks I've tried (I can't believe how utterly nasty some energy drinks are!). And these are only $1 each (less if you subscribe like I do). You can pay $3.99 or more for other brands, which is outrageous. I initially bought these at KMart (I've seen them a couple times at Walmart too) but I had to return so frequently and buy out all their stock that I just began buying them online. I have 5 cases delivered every month. I'm just glad I found these. It's so much simpler than drinking coffee every day. |
| 332082 | 332082 | B0045XB4AI | A33PBU9EHZ28PC | C. Park | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1317168000 | Took my mt. biking energy upto another level | I try to ride my mt bike every weekend. I usually eat a granola bar before riding to give myself some energy. I tried this shot and i felt better when climbng the hills. I'm not sure if it's placebo effect, but i honestly felt more energetic and less tired when climbing up the hills. I didn't experience any crash afterwards. I didn't mind the taste. I just expected the worst taste and took a shot, but the taste wasn't that bad. I wouldn't drink it for the taste, like i do with Red Bull, but not bad. Anyways, if you need that extra ummppphhh in energy, this will do it for you. |
| 332083 | 332083 | B0045XB4AI | A26R7LLAFTPC3U | William Hardin | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1303344000 | Nice taste but little punch | There really isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been covered. A energy shot needs to provide a boost of energy and (hopefully) be decent tasting. This is decent tasting, better than 5 hour energy but perked me up for a hour or less when 5 hour seems to give me around 3 hours of boost. |
| 332084 | 332084 | B0045XB4AI | A24QB5BF3B5A9S | Daniel Darling "Christian author and speaker" | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1301702400 | Not as effective as 5-hr Energy | I didn't find this product as effective as 5hr energy. I typically use these when I'm working on a big writing project that requires more time and more late-night hours. But I didn't find the energy boost from Red Rain that I typically do from 5hr Energy. It was somewhat effective-but not nearly as long-lasting. |
| 332085 | 332085 | B0045XB4AI | ASGN5WD3DI451 | Mark P. McDonald | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1301356800 | I did not feel tired, but I did not feel particularly energized either | I thought I had the perfect opportunity to try Red Rain as I had come home after a late night flight and got about 4 hours of sleep before I faced a very challenging day. Naturally, I woke up with a big sleep debt and felt terrible. I used the Red Rain and made it through the day. I did not get drowsy, but neither was i particularly energized. Just felt about the same, but at the end of the day I did make it through. So while Red Rain did not meet my expectations that I would be jazzed up like I was on Caffene, but I stayed alert throughout the day. I am sorry but I have not tried other energy drinks to compare them with and based on these resuls I am not sure that I will need to purchase some in the future, |
| 332086 | 332086 | B0045XB4AI | A25U46UGFU3ZKO | Mike Donovan | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1300233600 | Dynamite comes in small..... | Yes, we've all heard that dynamite comes in small packages. Well, in this case it's certainly true. I'm a regular user of energy drinks and the Red Rain shot clearly gave me a good punch to get through an afternoon. After trying it a second and third time with the same results, I can confidently say that Red Rain is a GREAT choice for an energy shot. I'll be a regular. |
| 332087 | 332087 | B0045XB4AI | A3BAE79NXFDXGV | Joseph P. Ulibas "Captain Couth" | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1300233600 | A nice pick-me-up. | Red Rain Energy Shot, Berry Flavor is a nice two ounce little pick-me-up that give you some quick non-crashing pep. Tired in the afternoons or you need a little get in your giddyap then you'll want to give this stuff a try. It wont burn the hair in your nostrils but it'll give you an extra boost. If you don't like those sixteen ounce cans of Rockstar or don't want to drink several cups of coffee then this product is right up your alley, Doesn't taste half bad and it does the job. |
| 332088 | 332088 | B0045XB4AI | A2XUMWYA9DH3HS | SoCalRay | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1300233600 | Seemed to work in a mild, sustained way | Most energy drinks like Rockstar, Red Bull, and Monster don't seem to do much for me other than at best make me jittery for a bit, but the problem is they seem to cause a big crash after just a short period. I have tried some of the other energy shot brands, and they just didn't seem to do anything to give me more energy or keep me awake. This past weekend, I had to go to an afterhours party that lasted from 2AM-7AM, so that was the perfect time for me to try the new Red Rain Energy Shot. The taste was OK in a tart berry way, but given it is just 2 ounces, you barely taste the one gulp it takes to finish it. As for the effect, I have to say I guess it worked. I didn't feel any jitteriness or any other overt sensation that it was doing anything, but at the same time, I wasn't feeling tired even at 7AM. Normally, when I do afterhours clubs, I am tired by about 4:30-5AM, so I have to say either the Red Rain worked well or else I just was less tired than usual. Since I only tried one shot as that was all Amazon provided me for review, it is hard to tell from the one test how much it was the shot that helped versus just an unusually alert night. But, it looks good for now, enough that I would certainly try the product again. |
| 332089 | 332089 | B0045XB4AI | A2DXENZNO2JT4F | Samuel M. Stone "ninghaoma" | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1300060800 | Keeps me energized for an entire day | The product does the job it claims to do. However, like any other energy drinks, I feel concern about the content. The bottle is small and the letters on the bottle on the ingredients section are very hard to read.
No one knows what is in the 1600mg of what they called "Energy blend", and you just don't know what non-you are swallowing, or whether it will hurt your body down the line.
Again, it does boost my energy, but I will take it consciously, and do more research if I were to continue taking it. |
| 332090 | 332090 | B0045XB4AI | A6B92PTV0Z1SU | P. Kingsriter "R.N. Guy" | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1299715200 | Tastes Better Than "5-Hour", BUT Less Apparent Effect | I have mixed feelings regarding the Red Rain Evergy Shot (Berry Flavor). It is about the same size and shape of every other energy shot bottle available. I found the flavor to be preferable to the equivilant 5-Hour Energy shot, tasting less like cough syrup than 5-Hour Energy. (It DOES have a medicine-y aftertaste that became apparrent about 2 minutes after drinking the shot, and though it's mild, it lasted for about 10 minutes.)
One takes these energy shots for, well, a boost of energy, mental acuity, and/or alertness. I experienced no uptick in any of these departments. I did have a slight flushing in my cheeks (facial cheeks, mind you), but that's about it as far as discernible effects. (There was no resultant caffeine crash, either.) From that perspective, I'd do better with other products. Every person's body chemistry is different, however, and this product may work well for you. I didn't notice any of the intended positive effects. |
| 332091 | 332091 | B0045XB4AI | A3FA9MUYT5D2C8 | Elaine "Bookish in California" | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1299628800 | Icky Taste | I'm not one to use energy drinks much, so I don't have an extensive basis for comparison. I guess I got a decent energy boost, but this stuff tasted like cough syrup. I can't imagine wanting to drink it on purpose on a regular basis, given that I'll even avoid drinking cough syrup when I'm sick. Even if it provided a great boost, I don't think I'd be willing to choke it down. |
| 332092 | 332092 | B0045XB4AI | AY8RR5LJIYM8C | Rick Lobrecht | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1299369600 | Good and cheap | This review is based on a sample I received from the Amazon Vine program. I only received 1 bottle.
I'm going to compare this to 5 Hour Energy, because that's basically it's main competition. The concept is the same. Small bottle, big energy. The taste was a bit sweeter, and more berry-like than 5 Hour Energy. Not too sweet, and not too Cool-Aid-ish, but still sweeter. The energy effect felt similar. It's hard to know from only one sample.
We don't do too many energy shots, but at this price, it's probably worth buying a pack or two to keep around the house. The price definitely makes it worth it. |
| 332093 | 332093 | B0045XB4AI | A3QEJ40NQEW36Q | Desired FX "Call me Don. It's shorter than Is... | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1299283200 | More of the same, at a better price. | Generally, when I've taken energy shots, it's been during the last half of a long day of driving, at a time when another 16oz energy drink would create overwhelming restlessness and jitters. These little shots--whatever the brand--seem to foster a calmer sense of awake alertness.
Today, I took one of these instead of having my morning coffee. The taste was about what you'd expect from one of these, chock full of sugar substitutes that I've never found pleasant.
I wouldn't say it gave me energy, but it did keep me awake during a stretch when skipping coffee would have made me sleepy and logey. And, sure enough, when five hours was up--almost to the minute--I conked out.
So it works pretty much like the others I've had, but at the present cost here on Amazon, it's about a third of the usual price. |
| 332094 | 332094 | B0045XB4AI | A2WHFJLN0R2PD6 | C. Beasley | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1299283200 | Pick-me-up Mystery. | This item claims to contain as much coffee as a cup of premium coffee. I had never had it before, but I had had 5-hour-energy before, and it seemed similar.
It contains 10mg of niacin (50% dv), 20mg B6 (1000% dv), 200mcg folic acid (50% dv), 250mcg B12 (4166% dv) and 1600mcg of an "Energy Blend."
I only received one to review, but I took it on a day I was tired, and then I was not as tired afterwards. It is hard to give an accurate review though having just had it once.
I prefer to know what I'm eating though, so I don't like the fact that it has an unexplained "Energy Blend" There are sparse regulations on dietary supplements that are "natural" or "herbal" and you don't really know what you're going to get. One thing I liked about 5 hour energy is they didn't mess around with that. This one apparently does.
Taste was fine. |
| 332095 | 332095 | B0045XB4AI | A12E0Y0J6584RT | Seanna | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1298764800 | Great Natural Energy Drink | This is an excellent little zero calorie energy drink. That's right ZERO and it works. It contains a lot of good natural products that would probably benefit you if you bought them from a health store such as Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, and B12 as well as some caffeine which really gives you a little kick and helps you jump start your day. Overall I think this is a great product and only down side is I just wish 'the kick' lasted a little longer. |
| 332096 | 332096 | B0045XB4AI | AF3EWORDT15AU | John Grove | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1298332800 | Taste good but did little | a very flavorful "shot" which didn't raise my heart rate one iota or make me feel alert. Doesn't specify exactly how much caffeine is included, so you get thumbs down on that one. |
| 332097 | 332097 | B0045XB4AI | A3OWTTPSGFY3EA | wowza | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1298937600 | Work good for a great price | I've used a few different types of energy shots and I would say these work just as well. Plus you can't beat the price of these compared to paying 3 to 4 times as much at a convenient store. A co-worker and I compared these to 5hour energy shots and noticed these regular Red Rain shots are about half the strength. The Extra Strength Red Rain shots are about the same ingredient levels as the regular 5hour shot, FYI.
Overall I feel these work good, no jitters and I tend to have more focus at work than if I didn't have one. I'm not sure why people complain about the taste, it's not that bad. Just down it and quit crying already. One other thing I have noticed after using these though is that I tend to be more thirsty than usual so I find myself drinking more water, which is probably a good thing anyway. |
| 332098 | 332098 | B0045XB4AI | A1RG4WKNMPYS4X | airfirehorse | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1298678400 | A bit of a kick in the pants | I see a lot of this type of energy drink on infomercials and truthfully have never been tempted to buy them because I think they are generally overpriced. I also wondered if they were any better than my beloved cup (or three) of coffee each morning. I have to say this stuff packs a punch in its tiny 2 ounces, probably more than in a 12 or even possibly 16 ounce cup of coffee. It doesn't give me that "comfort food" feeling like coffee does, but on the positive side you wouldn't have to drink as much if your goal was just a wake up call.
Also, this berry flavor was quite good. Frankly, it tasted strong even going down (before it had a chance to act on my system). I actually liked it quite a lot. But I admit I don't think anyone should pay a dollar per 2 ounce container. It's simply overpriced unless the ONLY reason you drink it is to wake up and not for length of refreshment or the comfort of a warm caffeinated drink. I think I'll be sticking to coffee. |
| 332099 | 332099 | B0045XB4AI | A25HYPL2XKQPZB | Bill Garrison | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1298592000 | I didn't notice any difference in my energy | The Red Rain Zero Calorie Energy Drink is a tiny, 2oz dose of pure energy. It contains caffeine and several vitamins and claims to give you a great energy boost without the sugar crash. With its tiny serving size and pleasing taste, it is easy to gulp down in one swallow. The price is right and very favorable when compared to the 5-Hour Energy Drink. Does it work? Well, I guess. I'm not a regular user of this type of product, so its hard to compare it to others. I did feel a little more pep after taking it. If you are considering it, then buy it because it tastes good and is a good value, but read other reviews to see if it works. |
| 332100 | 332100 | B0045XB4AI | A4VMQ6ZTSXSSL | kiwanissandy "Go Bucks!" | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1298592000 | Lots of B vitamins but too sugary a taste. | This drink was really sweet, overly so, to the point of tasting like straight sucralose. I had the berry flavor, would prefer a different flavor next time. I noticed no increase of energy, I still wanted an afternoon nap. But the upside is it's loaded with B vitamins and folic acid so if that's your vitamin deficiency then this drink is for you. They're about a dollar each so the price is reasonable, especially compared to Monster or 5 Hour Energy. It's a small 2oz. size. I would probably get a lemon flavor next time and actually pour into my iced tea. The jury is still out on this product but it is safe, there's no ginseng or other harmful stimulants in it. |