Posted by Smashmonkey (2194) on 4/12/2008 10:39:14 AM
This was a mistake
Attractive green can, the only thing of value this drink packs is caffine. There is no redeeming flavor, and in fact, I imagine that sales would be improved if the hideous flavor were removed just leaving food dye and caffine. How this managed to get into wide distribution is beyond me. I grant it no stars, and would demand a refund if the place where I purchased it were not as of now ninety-two miles away.
Mother tastes like sour cranberries and tea. It surely isn't the most pleasant taste but it was completely tollerable. I was really hyper after drinking it. I wouldn't buy it at the full $2 price but its good at a discount. I did think it was way better than Blue Demon though.
In what appears to be an attempt to reach out to the health-conscious, Coke has produced a nearly all-natural, 40% juice energy drink. Kudos to that. Shame on them however for giving it such a bizarre and bitter berry taste. Perhaps Coke has a financial stake in deterring kids from trying anything else that's natural like NAKED JUICE or GRANOLA
i found this at a discount store for about $.75 so i bought it. My brother and i thought it was really good however my mom did not. we couldn't figure out what it tasted like.
Perhaps the earlier reviews were by folk so young that they had not yet lost half their taste buds (which happens by age 20).
I picked up a few cans at a 99¢ Store after calling my son (22) to ask if he wanted me to get it for him.
I had learned NOT to drink Bawls, (their motto, 'Never Sleep is right!) and, even while in Baghdad, I could not stand the loathsome taste of Red Bull.
I asked Chris if I might taste his drink when he poured it... not bad, kinda nice in fact.
Took one for myself and drank it all. Pleasant berry flavor and nice fragrance and just the right amount of effervescence . (I did miss that there's Guarana in it... or I might have waited until morning for the taste test.)
Remember, I've lost half my taste buds a bit ago... and, to me, well, this stuff has a useful kick, (no more need for an Excedrin first thing in the morning now), nor do I need to worry about being a bit too tired later in the day to get the rest of the day's work done.
Perhaps Coca Cola would consider marketing this to the Baby Boomer generation, (you know, the 'we're getting older and are REALLY TICKED!' crowd).
It sure provides a needed 'kick' and, if I can sleep through the night tonight... well, this is an answer that those of us no-longer-in-their-20's-demographic have been looking for!
I suggest rethinking the market and cranking this stuff out... wonder what it tastes like with rum or vodka?
I like the other flavors of full throttle so when I found this relatively new one, I was excited and wanted to buy it. It was terrible. at first the fluid is semi-drinkable, it tastes like 60% dirt and 40% juice, but the after tastes is worse than vomit, it was a dissapointment because full throttle is usually pretty good. I give it a 1 out of 5.
I like the other flavors of full throttle so when I found this relatively new one, I was excited and wanted to buy it. It was terrible. at first the fluid is semi-drinkable, it tastes like 60% dirt and 40% juice, but the after tastes is worse than vomit, it was a dissapointment because full throttle is usually pretty good. I give it a 1 out of 5.
While the product itself didn't taste great I must admit there was a crude after taste that took some getting used to. Probably would never consider purchasing it again if it wasn't for the fact that it gave me a jolt that I haven't felt from an energy drink in some time. Overall if you can get used to the weird flavor it makes an excellent source of quick energy that didn't burn me out afterward.
Full Throttle decided to put out another expansion drink, which they heve had no problem with doing so far. This time, they went down a natural path with "Nature Is One Bad Mother". To be honest, I hate the name, which seems too long and corny. That aside, this is a very unique drink. Using the acai berry (a la Blue Demon), Mother has a very natural flavor. The strong berry scent and flavor take some getting used to. After that, though, it is an enjoyable beverage that really shows innovation. It is a difficult flavor to explain, very herbal and natural with a powerful berry taste. Definetly worth a try in today's market.
Final Analysis: This is one bad Mother, "Shut your mouth!"
I consider myself an avid tester of energy drinks and apart from Rooster Booster this is defiantly the worst tasting energy drink so far. It made the attempt to include natural ingredients it makes it taste like a tree. But the real thing that spoils it is the sour and pungent aftertaste. Full Throttle energy produces good products but I would recommend steering clear of Full Throttle Bad Mother.
