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BANG Bangster Berry

BANG Bangster Berry

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SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · 84

Excellent · Buy it again without thinking.

Ranked #51 of 267 drinks · #3 of 20 BANG

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300 mgCaffeine
16 ozCan size
18.8mg per oz · Extreme
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The Sharks’ verdict

Average of 2 Shark reviews. Each category is scored 0–10; Overall is its own call, not an average.

Look5.3/10
Taste8.4/10
Kick9/10
Overall8.4/10
JaredReviewed Dec 31, 2020
8.7/10
“Really sweet, but also really delicious with a strong blue raspberry flavor.”
Look7.5
Taste8.6
Kick9
Overall8.7

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Introduction

The Sharks and I were just talking about how many Bang flavors there are, it’s insane. I think it’s the only energy drink brand that you can say “I’m having X color drink” and it still narrows it down to like 4 flavors. As one of Bang’s many purple cans, today we have Bang Bangster Berry.

Appearance

Usually I think the bang cans are boring and unimaginative, and it’s because the design IS boring and unimaginative. However, Bangster Berry gets a bump in my book for the white, purple, and silver color scheme. It’s really clean.

Taste

Really sweet, but also really delicious. Its got a strong blue raspberry flavor that’s smoother than most other Bangs that I’ve had. No awful aftertaste. I’d compare it to the most recent blue raspberry drink I’ve had which is Red Bull Arctic Berry. Similar flavor profile, with differences in sweetness. Bangster Berry is slightly sweeter and the sugar tastes more artificial – not necessarily a bad thing.

Kick

You already know what you’re getting here if you’ve had a Bang before. 300mg of caffeine and the rest of the Bang energy blend. Sucralose and 0 sugar.

Conclusion

To wrap up, I highly recommend this drink to anyone who’s a fan of Bang or raspberry drinks. This will end up being one of my favorites of the Bang lineup, at least so far, since it goes down incredibly smooth. I’m looking forward to trying the million other drinks in the lineup to see how they stack up.

CamReviewed Jan 14, 2021
8.1/10
“Unique mixed berry flavor with a strong blackberry aftertaste. Strong kick. Flavor will tire quickly, but is on occasion quite enjoyable.”
Look3.1
Taste8.1
Kick8.9
Overall8.1
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Introduction

Bang Bangster Berry has a mixed berry flavor that leaves a strong blackberry aftertaste. It is sweet, but does not have too much artificial sweetener. While the taste can grow a bit tiresome after a while, it is still very enjoyable start to finish.

Upside

300mg of caffeine per can (18.75mg/floz) provides a wonderful kick. The strong mixed berry flavor combined with a bold mouth feel will certainly help rev you up. The taste is rather unique as well. While the aftertaste lingers a bit longer than desirable, it is a pleasant flavor that is not provided by most other major energy drink companies. Bang Bangster Berry deserves to be above an 8/10 overall, but it does not possess the flavor to push in into the elite category.

Downside

Bang has such a terrible logo. I simply do not understand why they chose this. The bright dark purple is dope as always, but a logo alteration would be fantastic. Besides the logo, there is not much of a downside. The flavor can get old rather quickly due to the lingering aftertaste, and therefore is not good enough to warrant a ranking any higher than 8.1/10. While anything above an 8 is great, it is simply not a good enough flavor to match those in the top tier.

Upshot

This mixed berry flavor is unique and leaves a strong blackberry aftertaste. While it is enjoyable, the strength of the aftertaste will make the flavor become tiresome quickly. This flavor is not commonly provided by other major energy drink companies, which is rather surprising to me. While this flavor is quite enjoyable every once in a while, it is by no means elite.

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BANG Bangster Berry: quick answers

How much caffeine is in BANG Bangster Berry?

BANG Bangster Berry has 300 mg of caffeine in a 16 fl oz can (18.8 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 3 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 75% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #3 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is BANG Bangster Berry sugar-free?

Yes. BANG Bangster Berry is a zero-sugar drink. Formulas change, so check the can's nutrition panel if sugar matters to you.

Is BANG Bangster Berry good?

The Sharks give BANG Bangster Berry a Shark Score of 84 (Excellent: “Buy it again without thinking.”), ranking it #51 of 267. The short version: “Unique mixed berry flavor with a strong blackberry aftertaste. Strong kick. Flavor will tire quickly, but is on occasion quite enjoyable.”

What is the best Bang Energy flavor?

Of the 20 Bang Energy drinks we've rated, the best is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). BANG Bangster Berry ranks #3. The lowest-rated is BANG Mango Bango (14). See every Bang Energy flavor ranked.

Is BANG Bangster Berry discontinued?

Yes. Not in Bang's current lineup (bangenergy.com/en-us/products lists 8 flavors: Purple Haze, Peach Mango, Lime Pop Drop, American Berry, Blue Razz, Black Cherry Vanilla, Cotton Candy, Star Blast; Oct 2026). The closest match you can buy is BANG Purple Haze (83). See every discontinued energy drink we've rated.

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