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BANG Purple Guava Pear

BANG Purple Guava Pear

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SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · 70

Enjoyable · A solid grab.

Ranked #165 of 267 drinks · #11 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.

Look4.6/10
Taste7/10
Kick8.5/10
Overall7/10
JaredReviewed Nov 27, 2020
8/10
“The carbonation + sweetness is crisp, and since the taste isn’t insane, I could see myself reaching for this drink again.”
Look5
Taste7.75
Kick9
Overall8

Jared’s full review

Introduction

Bang has been so hit or miss for me, so with Bang Purple Guava Pear I don’t know what to expect. I am excited, since I feel like pears are underrepresented in the beverage market and I’m a big fan of guava. Not sure what “Purple” entails, but I guess we’re about to find out.

Appearance

Typical bang can; just with a color scheme of purple, yellow, and silver. I’ve been outspoken about not liking the design, so I’ll stick with an average 5. Pours out clear (wow, I’ve been deceived by the Purple marketing) with medium carbonation.

Taste

I wish the guava and pear flavors were more pronounced, since they’re somewhat drowned out by a strong, sugary aftertaste. But nonetheless, that sweetness comes through really smooth. The carbonation + sweetness is crisp, and since the taste isn’t insane, I could see myself reaching for this drink again. In other words, great re-drinkability potential.

Kick

300mg of caffeine and the classic Bang energy blend with Amino Acids and Super Creatine. In an attempt to control my caffeine addiction I usually keep my 300mg drinks to a minimum, but for you junkies out there this has an excellent kick.

Conclusion

Overall, I would absolutely recommend this drink. If you’re a guava, pear, or purple (LOL) hater, still give it a chance since those flavors don’t come through too strong.

MattReviewed Sep 12, 2020
5.9/10
“Bang isn’t afraid to get freaky with its flavor combinations and Purple Guava Pear might be the best example of that”
Look4.1
Taste6.2
Kick8
Overall5.9
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Appearance

Bang sticks to a consistent design for most of its drinks and Purple Guava Pear is no exception. The color scheme aligns with the flavor, but similarly the combination is wonky. A fluorescent green/yellow stands out against the purple, albeit not in a good way. The can tab is also a faded red color, which doesn’t fit in anywhere with the can and is frankly just puzzling. I’ve seen better.

Taste

Bang doesn’t shy away from bold and borderline absurd flavors. Just reading “Purple Guava Pear” makes my brain hurt. It tastes just as weird as it sounds. Oddly enough, it does taste like purple flavoring (whatever that is) with some semblance of a pear flavor. Is it a good combination? Not really. It isn’t gross by any means, but is primarily just odd. I applaud Bang’s efforts to get creative, but sometimes you are going to miss.

Kick

Purple Guava Pear has 300mg of caffeine, as with every Bang drink that I’ve come across. Personally I am not a fan of all the drinks with 300mg, I find it to be too much (approximately 3 cups of coffee). Regardless, if you’re looking for a drink with serious punch this one will do it.

Overall

Bang isn’t afraid to get freaky with its flavor combinations and Purple Guava Pear might be the best example of that. While we can enjoy the creativity, this combination in particular fell short. The color scheme, combination of flavors, and overall can design didn’t meet the mark. The drink is not horrible by any means and is still moderately enjoyable although it will not be my first choice to drink again.

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BANG Purple Guava Pear: quick answers

How much caffeine is in BANG Purple Guava Pear?

BANG Purple Guava Pear 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 Purple Guava Pear sugar-free?

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

Is BANG Purple Guava Pear good?

The Sharks give BANG Purple Guava Pear a Shark Score of 70 (Enjoyable: “A solid grab.”), ranking it #165 of 267. The short version: “The carbonation + sweetness is crisp, and since the taste isn’t insane, I could see myself reaching for this drink again.”

What is the best Bang Energy flavor?

Of the 20 Bang Energy drinks we've rated, the best is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). BANG Purple Guava Pear ranks #11. The lowest-rated is BANG Mango Bango (14). See every Bang Energy flavor ranked.

Is BANG Purple Guava Pear 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 Black Cherry Vanilla (68). See every discontinued energy drink we've rated.

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