Rockstar Thermo Tropical Fire

Introduction

Not gonna lie, I actually delayed buying this drink for months after seeing it pop up at my local 7-11 because of how intimidating the can is. Plus, what the hell is Thermogenic Tropical Fire?

Appearance

Like I said, the can is intimidating. It’s intense and I feel like I’m not cool enough to drink it. I like the move by Rockstar to add a different style can to their portfolio as I’m not a fan of their usual design. Pours out clear with light carbonation.

Taste

I would describe the taste as vaguely fruity, with an aftertaste that you typically get from artificial cotton candy or bubble gum flavor. The carbonation is too light for my taste - but maybe I’m used to Uptime which has pretty heavy carbonation and mouth feel. After finishing the drink I see that it has green tea extract. I wasn’t able to pinpoint that while I was drinking, but it makes sense.

Kick

Rockstar always gets me going, and this is no exception with 300mg of caffeine. I felt wired immediately and had just eaten, so it wasn’t on an empty stomach. I was still trash at Call of Duty but that’s neither here nor there. Really good kick if you’re looking for a serious boost.

Conclusion

I wouldn’t go for it again because the taste underwhelmed; but if you like bubblegum flavor, light carbonation, and a rocket up your ass that lives up to the can design, you’ll love Thermo Tropical Fire.

Appearance

Let's address the elephant in the room... there's a lot going on with the can. It's chaos, but organized chaos, and I'm here for it. I really like the color scheme against the black background as well. Really well done can that grabs your attention without overwhelming you.

Taste

Tropical Fire is an interesting flavor name. I'm not entirely sure what "tropical fire" should taste like, but this is fairly good. It has an appropriate level of sweetness. The flavor itself has a couple different elements, including: syrupy sweetness, bitter caffeine, and green tea extract. The combination results in a mixture of sorts, that tastes good but also can have a strange aftertaste.

Kick

This drink packs a punch. If you want to feel something, this drink is for you. Drink responsibly.

Overall

The taste is the biggest thing holding Rockstar Thermo - Tropical Fire back; otherwise, it is the full package. It is definitely not for rookies either, so proceed with caution. Hopefully the other flavors in this "Thermo" line of drinks are more delicious. If so, we could be looking at a real winner.