Gone are the days when energy drinks meant a handful of brands. We still have Monster, Red Bull, and Rockstar, the legacy cans we all grew up with. But demand has boomed in recent years, and new brands and flavors seem to appear out of nowhere every month.
It’s a lot to keep up with, and that’s what Caffeine Shark is for. Whether you’re a gamer grinding late nights, an athlete trying to stay sharp, a nurse starting another twelve-hour shift, or just a guy who needs his fix, the Sharks are here to help.
Among the next-gen brands, Celsius has made the biggest splash. The brand launched back in the mid-2000s and spent years in niche and international markets before its real rise in the US. Unlike Red Bull and Monster, Celsius pitched itself as a healthier alternative and went straight after the health and fitness crowd. Others have tried the same angle, but no one has done it as successfully.
With minimal carbs and calories, zero sugar, a lighter taste, and a big flavor lineup, the Celsius wave has taken over. It shows no signs of slowing down: PepsiCo invested $550 million in the company in 2022, and CEO John Fieldly has said he believes Celsius can rival Red Bull and Monster.
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CELSIUS Sparkling Fuji Apple PearCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 86
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CELSIUS Sparkling OrangeCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 84
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CELSIUS Sparkling Wild BerryCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 47
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CELSIUS HEAT Inferno PunchCelsius · 300 mg
Shark Score 81
Personally, I’m a huge Celsius fan, and I regularly walk out of a store eager to try a new flavor. I’m also just one guy with an opinion. Whether you’re about to try Celsius for the first time or you’re part of the reason it’s growing so fast, it’ll be interesting to watch it take on the energy drink juggernauts in the years ahead.
See every Celsius flavor we’ve rated in the Celsius rankings, or shop Celsius on Amazon.
