BANG Star Blast

Introduction

Back for another Bang since there's an endless supply to their lineup. Usually I can get a sense of what to expect from the name (e.g. Key Lime Pie, Cherry Blade Lemonade), but Star Blast is not helping me out on that front. Here goes nothing.

Appearance

I'll give a 6.5 since I do like the red, white, and blue design. Other than that it's just the typical bang logo. Carbonation seems higher than the typical bang but that's probably inside my own head.

Taste

Wow. I knew it was going to be sweet (because it's bang, duh) but even this threw me for a loop. Not only does it have the classic sweet aftertaste, it's sweet all the way through; pre, during, and after. I literally racked my brain trying to figure out what it tastes like because it was giving me deja vu... Strawberry Hi-Chew!! It tastes exactly like the chewy, fruity candy you can get at gas stations and convenience stores. With that said, it does taste like a really sweet (if you haven't picked up on the fact that it's sweet) strawberry. There might be some other fruit mixed in but that's the dominating force.

Kick

Kick is the prototypical Bang energy blend. 300mg of caffeine, with COQ10, Aminos, and Creatine. Kickass if you've got something to do, probably over the top if you're just hanging out.

Conclusion

I like it, and I don't think it's just because of the nostalgia coming back from getting Strawberry Hi-Chews as a kid. It's super sweet, which I've come to expect from Bang, so if you're cool with that and the powerful strawberry flavor I think you'll enjoy drinking this beverage. I'll knock it for the same thing I knock every other drink with overpowering sweetness/flavor - re-drinkability. I could see Star Blast as a once a month treat, but with the strong taste it's not something I'd reach for too frequently.

Introduction

Bang Star Blast is an above average energy drink with a lot of caffeine. It packs a punch with 300mg/can (18.75mg/floz), but does not deliver a huge immediate kick due to its mediocre carbonation. While technically a blue beverage (which is generally my favorite flavor), Bang as a company produces tastes that are almost exclusively inferior to other major brands with the same flavors.

Upside

Bang Star Blast has no Calories and there is no real crash afterwards. This is always a big upside for 300mg drinks. It is rather smooth, and therefore I was able to use it to help me concentrate on the task at hand. That much caffeine may make most people jittery, but caffeine enthusiasts should be able to use this drink well if they want to sit down and focus. I would not use it for sporting events because the initial kick does not do a lot for me, but the high caffeine content in combination with the no Calorie component, Bang Star Blast is probably a solid pre-workout drink.

Downside

Bang Star Blast is on the less tasty end of the spectrum as far as “blue” drinks would go, and Bang Star Blast seems like a blue drink wannabe. The can looks like a cartoon that would appeal to kids, but the warning says not to drink unless you are at least 18. I gave appearance 3.5 because Bang does not have the most creative logo, and the way they incorporate the red and blue is not appealing to the eyes.

Upshot

Bang Star Blast is a very average energy drink. It has a lot of caffeine, as all Bang energy drinks do, so it delivers a delayed kick which can help wake you up or concentrate. The taste really is not that good, as it is probably the worst “blue” energy drink I have had. I gave it a 6/10 overall because the base flavor is desirable and the caffeine content is high. While a 6/10 overall is technically above average. I would not go out of my way to get this drink.