Finally, a new energy drink in Ontario! I got this Monster Ultra Violet from the local Mac's during their "new Monster" promotion for $2.
Taste
This Monster has a light purple color that reminds me a lot of Gatorade Rain, or one of their other lines where the colors are a little lighter/diluted. The small is very unique with notes of concord grapes and berries. The taste is very interesting blend of the aroma and its looks. The taste starts off with sweet candy-like flavor that resembles those mystery berry gummies you can get anywhere, but then transitions to a cleaner, purple/blue Gatorade-like flavor before trailing off into the distance and leaving lingering some mystery berry notes. Also, the aftertaste sweetness starts building up quickly after a few sips.
A wild ride, this one is. I really loved some parts and I thought others were a bit too sweet. In any case, I always enjoy trying a new Monster.
Energy
Monster energy drinks in Canada are not very exciting and this one is not different with its 140 mg of caffeine. And believe it or not, but at 140 mg of caffeine per 473 mL can, this Monster has a lower concentration of caffeine per mL than Red Bull!!!! This one clocks at just below 0.30 mg/mL, while a small can of Red Bull sits at 0.32mg/mL.
Besides the surprise twist in concentration, the effects are very similar to the other Monster Ultras, except the kick doesn't last just as long. But I still got a nice couple of hours out of it.
Scores:
Cost - $2 during promotion
Taste - 8/10
Energy - 7.5/10
Overall - 15.5/20...unique, but sweet
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