Reign White Gummy Bear

Introduction

Probably the most intriguing new release in a while, I can remember when Cameron, Matt, and I saw the news that Reign White Gummy Bear was coming out. Our main question was wait... what does a WHITE gummy bear taste like specifically? It's Reign, so it'll probably be delicious. Let's find out.

Appearance

Nothing spicy or out of the ordinary with the can. Maybe they'll pivot like Monster and starting getting crazy, or maybe they'll be like Red Bull and stay ever consistent. Stay tuned.

Taste

The flavor comes through as sugar water, and I mean that in the best way. The closest I can think of is Monster Zero Ultra, but it's not quite as carbonated and the sweetness tastes less artificial. Another good comparison would be a citrus soda, e.g. Mountain Dew, Sprite, etc. But without the citrus flavor. Hopefully that makes sense. Anyway, the taste is honestly excellent.

Kick

300mg of caffeine and I'm drinking this at 6pm, so I poured out half into a glass. Reign caffeine buzz is usually pretty good.

Conclusion

Another Reign drink that hits the nail on the head. Somehow a very specific name like White Gummy Bear is the perfect name for a very non-distinct tasting drink. Points for me for being re-drinkable and not TOO sweet. If your go-to soda is Sprite and you're looking for a caffeine boost, look no further.

Introduction

White Gummy Bear? I did not have high hopes, but Reign pulled through once again. Reign White Gummy Bear exceeded expectations with an 8.3 overall. I have it ranked as an excellent drink that unfortunately falls short of elite. With some strong pros and only a couple of defining cons, I would still recommend this to most people over some drinks I have rated higher due to the unique and enjoyable flavor.

Upside

The unique flavor is its greatest upside. Reign White Gummy Bear is supposed to be mostly pineapple, but it is so much more than that. A mix of the clear and yellow gummy bears, sprite, and a smooth Reign mouthfeel make this a truly unique beverage. 300mg of caffeine will wake you up, and most people will certainly enjoy this flavor.

Downside

It is a tad too sweet. After I was about halfway through, I started noticing it more. Also, while it has a solid kick with 300mg (18.75mg/floz) of caffeine, there is nothing extra about the flavor or any initial jolt that would increase this to the levels of some other Reigns energy drinks. Along with these two cons, the flavor is unique and enjoyable, but nothing special enough to exceed the rating of other more typical Reign flavors. This is a great beverage, but with some obvious downsides, it cannot be considered elite.

Upshot

Reign White Gummy Bear has a unique flavor that could be considered elite if it were not so sweet and candy-like. It is a great energy drink, but does not give much of an initial jolt, so the kick will come upon completion of the beverage. Maybe I should have rated it higher, but with a couple of very clear downsides, an 8.3 overall seemed like a reasonable score.

Appearance

The black background seamlessly blends with the black top of the can, allowing the accent colors to pop. The green and yellow accents pair well and reflect the citrus flavors. The can tab looks great as a light, metallic green. Unfortunately, it doesn't match the green found on the rest of the can. There is a grippy texture on the label, just like many Monster cans. It isn't surprising development considering that Monster owns Reign, but it is a welcome attribute.

Taste

The flavor is sweet and complex. It has the sweetness of candy yet also is slightly tart. The taste is hard to describe, it seems to be a mix of citrus flavors. Almost as if Reign mashed together pineapple, lemon, and lime flavored skittles into a drink. The result is delicious and I'd put it towards the top of Reign's drinks.

Kick

White Gummy Bear has 300mg of caffeine. The drink is approximately equivalent to three cups of coffee.

Overall

I didn't know what to expect from such a ridiculous flavor name, though I had faith in Reign's flavor developing skills. My instincts were right, as Reign has another winner. The flavor is difficult to describe, but delicious nonetheless. It really is one of those that you have to try the flavor instead of just reading about it. Especially if you're like me and don't know what a white gummy bear should taste like. The drink is complemented nicely by good packaging. Reign's newest product is a good one.