Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black
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Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black

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SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · SHARK SCORE · EXCELLENT · 88

Excellent · Buy it again without thinking.

Ranked #33 of 267 drinks · #3 of 35 Monster

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200 mgCaffeine
16 ozCan size
12.5mg per oz · Strong

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Each category is scored 0–10; Overall is its own call, not an average.

Look6.5/10
Taste8.7/10
Kick9/10
Overall8.8/10
JaredReviewed May 12, 2022
8.8/10
“Definitely the best canned cold brew that I’ve ever had. It’s weird to describe a drinking experience as “fun”, but the aerated creaminess of the drink is honestly a fun experience in itself.”
Look6.5
Taste8.7
Kick9
Overall8.8

Jared’s full review

Introduction

I’ve been waiting for months to see this drink in the wild and it finally happened! DMV area seems like it usually lags behind the rest of the US in getting the new stuff, so hopefully it’s already out and about in your area.

Appearance

Black and yellowish gold isn’t necessarily going to catch any eyes off a shelf, but I think the real Monster and energy drink fans will see this and do a double take. I like the quadrant on the front of the can detailing the roast, profile, origin, and strength. Really leaning into the coffee aspect of the drink.

Taste

Really nice blend of bold coffee flavor and sweetness. I had to double check the sugar content because I was curious how much it had. It’s fake sugar – sucralose – so unfortunately I can’t tell exactly how sweetened it is, but it’s at a fine line where I don’t think it’s very much.

The coffee flavor is distinct and delicious, and the first thing you notice on first sip is how aerated it is. Very light and creamy.

Kick

200mg of caffeine, which long-time readers will know is my sweet spot. 0 sugar as mentioned above, with sucralose as the sugar replacement.

Gave me a nice and noticeable boost during my workday and no significant crash.

Conclusion

Definitely the best canned cold brew that I’ve ever had. It’s weird to describe a drinking experience as “fun”, but the aerated creaminess of the drink is honestly a fun experience in itself. I definitely recommend picking up a can and trying it out. I’m personally excited to try their other flavor – Cold Brew Latte – sometime soon.

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Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black?

Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black has 200 mg of caffeine in a 16 fl oz can (12.5 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 2 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 50% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #70 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black good?

The Sharks give Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black a Shark Score of 88 (Excellent: “Buy it again without thinking.”), ranking it #33 of 267. The short version: “Definitely the best canned cold brew that I’ve ever had. It’s weird to describe a drinking experience as “fun”, but the aerated creaminess of the drink is honestly a fun experience in itself.”

What is the best Monster Energy flavor?

Of the 35 Monster Energy drinks we've rated, the best is Monster Ultra Gold (91). Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black ranks #3. The lowest-rated is Monster Mule (24). See every Monster Energy flavor ranked.

Is Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black discontinued?

Yes. Not in monsterenergy.com US coffee lineup (no Cold Brew); Walmart 12pk out of stock; kroger.com 'Product Unavailable'; heb.com product URL redirects to the coffee category. The closest match you can buy is Monster Ultra Rosa (87). See every discontinued energy drink we've rated.

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