Rowdy Energy Strawberry Lemonade

Introduction

Rowdy Energy so far has been a mixed bag. Some good some bad. They’ve all had an underlying bitterness, probably from the green tea, that makes it somewhat of a niche and non-traditional flavor. The various fruit flavors I’ve tried have been hit or miss, so I’m excited to try strawberry lemonade which sounds like it has potential.

Appearance

Big fan of the Rowdy cans. Clean with a nice logo.

Taste

Ok, this is the best Rowdy so far. I don’t think I’ve had a strawberry lemonade flavored energy drink so props to Kyle Busch and the Rowdy team on that. The strawberry lemonade is true to form and the perfect amount of sweet. The bitterness isn’t as present here as I was expecting, but maybe the green tea just meshes really well with the rest of the drink.

Kick

160mg of caffeine per can and zero sugar. They advertise “keto diet approved” if that’s your jam.

Conclusion

Think of a really refreshing strawberry lemonade on a hot day, and that’s the taste and vibe that this drink brings. I appreciate that it’s not too sweet because that makes it all the more re-drinkable. Would recommend to anyone who likes lemonade and energy drinks.

Introduction

The flavor of Rowdy Strawberry Lemonade is exactly what you would envision for a strawberry lemonade energy drink. The only differences from the norm are a bold mouthfeel and sour aftertaste. It has a commanding flavor that really stands out from other strawberry lemonade energy drinks, and demands your attention upon every sip. While this energy drink is rather enjoyable, the flavor is not one I could ever rank as elite.

Upside

There are only 5 calories, but it does not directly taste like artificial sweetener. There is a prominent nearly indistinguishable flavor upon hitting your tongue that can only be from artificial sweetener, but it tastes much different from (and better than) most heavily artificial brands such as Rip It. The strawberry lemonade flavor is strong and rather unique as well. I would definitely recommend this flavor to someone who wants a bold flavor, but not get too revved up.

Downside

160mg of caffeine per can (10mg/floz) is a common amount that will not make you jittery, but also not deliver a significant kick. The feel upon hitting your tongue makes me want to rate kick a 9+/10, but the feeling afterwards from the caffeine is disappointing. Strawberry lemonade in general is quite delicious, but never good enough to demand anything above an 8/10. With a lower kick and above average flavor, 7.8/10 overall is extremely generous.

Upshot

While I enjoyed this unique beverage very much, it has obvious flaws. There is no single purpose I would recommend having this beverage above any other, but it is worth the try if it is convenient for you to obtain. The kick is above average, the flavor is above average, and the appearance is even slightly above average. If you consume Rowdy Strawberry Lemonade, you will probably have an above average time. There is nothing wrong with that as it can be quite enjoyable, but you could also do much better.