“I thought I would like it a lot right after my first sip but there's a medicine-like aftertaste that ruins it a bit for me. Not bad but certainly disappointing.”
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Introduction
I don't get out of bed as much as I used to for the seasonal editions of Red Bull, but they're always intriguing and usually delicious. Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (RIP, discontinued) is my favorite energy drink of all time, so it'll be a tough comp.
Appearance
Can is cool. Looks very similar to former Winter Editions (e.g., Arctic Berry).
Taste
It's definitely a blend of berry and vanilla, but it's very subtle. Neither flavor comes through distinctly. I thought I would like it a lot right after my first sip but there's a medicine-like aftertaste that ruins it a bit for me. Not bad but certainly disappointing.
Kick
80mg of caffeine in the 8oz can. Light compared to most other energy drinks but this is typical for red bull. It was refreshing but not much of a boost or kick.
Conclusion
I think it's worth the old college try if you're a red bull guy, but if you're not you can probably skip this one without fear of missing out.
