Monster Ultra Red

Monster Ultra Red

SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · 77

Enjoyable · A solid grab.

Ranked #112 of 267 drinks · #18 of 35 Monster

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140 mgCaffeine
16 ozCan size
8.8mg per oz · Moderate

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The Sharks’ verdict

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

Look7/10
Taste8.3/10
Kick7/10
Overall7.8/10
JaredReviewed Nov 27, 2020
7.75/10
“If you like the Zero Ultra line, you’ll like this. Simple as that.”
Look7
Taste8.25
Kick7
Overall7.75

Jared’s full review

Introduction

Time for another version of the most consistent line of energy drinks out there, in my opinion – the Monster Ultra line. Today we’ve got Ultra Red, which I’ve definitely had before, but clearly wasn’t memorable enough.

Appearance

Monster Zero Ultra can turned red – epic! But seriously, it’s a solid can. It just doesn’t have anything insane to boost it past a 7 for me. Pours out pinkish red with medium carbonation.

Taste

Such a classic and repeatable formula from Monster. They didn’t do anything game changing here, but they didn’t need to. It really does taste like “red”, which I guess if I dig into it, means cherry-ish. It’s exceptionally smooth, and you probably won’t be thinking about the taste much since it goes down so easily.

Kick

140mg of caffeine, along with taurine and L-carnitine. Makes for a nice pick me up. If Ultra Red is anything like Zero Ultra, there’s little chance for a crash or negative side effects.

Conclusion

If you like the Zero Ultra line, you’ll like this. Simple as that.

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Monster Ultra Red: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Monster Ultra Red?

Monster Ultra Red has 140 mg of caffeine in a 16 fl oz can (8.8 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 35% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #208 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Monster Ultra Red sugar-free?

Yes. Monster Ultra Red is a zero-sugar drink. Formulas change, so check the can's nutrition panel if sugar matters to you.

Is Monster Ultra Red good?

The Sharks give Monster Ultra Red a Shark Score of 77 (Enjoyable: “A solid grab.”), ranking it #112 of 267. The short version: “If you like the Zero Ultra line, you’ll like this. Simple as that.”

What is the best Monster Energy flavor?

Of the 35 Monster Energy drinks we've rated, the best is Monster Ultra Gold (91). Monster Ultra Red ranks #18. The lowest-rated is Monster Mule (24). See every Monster Energy flavor ranked.

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