Posted in Amp, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Jun 7th, 2009 4 Comments »
We really liked Amp Energy with Green Tea. If you are a tea fan, then this is a drink to check out, combining the unique taste elements with the features of an energy drink. The sweetness of the general Amp Energy flavor counteracted the sometimes bitter experience you get from a tea, but the overall flavor profile blended with with a citrus hint. Thumbs up!
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on May 14th, 2009 7 Comments »
Amp Energy Tradin' Paint is an interesting mixture of orange, lime, and berry flavors that seamlessly blend together, only slightly hinting at a primary berry-tasting base despite its yellow color. It's refreshing and does provide a kick of caffeine. Fan of NASCAR or not, it's a worthy limited-edition to join the Amp Energy lineup. You may want to "trade paint" if you get the chance!
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Feb 24th, 2009 8 Comments »
Amp Energy Lightning does not taste horribly like cleaning solution, but rather provided a peppy, bubbly lemonade experience. It lacks the negative aftertaste typically associated with energy drinks, which is a huge plus. This is a solid addition to the Amp Energy lineup and recommended.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, Orange, PepsiCo, Reviews on Mar 22nd, 2008 3 Comments »
If the orange-flavored Mountain Dew LiveWire ever became an energy drink, it would look and taste a lot like Amp Energy Relaunch. Sporting an increase in sodium to better "revive" you like a sports drink, the flavor wasn't too bad. It was mild, not too artificial, and compared to other energy drinks on the market, didn't taste gross.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Mar 14th, 2008 6 Comments »
As part of the 3 new Amp Energy line extensions hitting March 2008, Amp Energy Elevate is a mixed berry version of PepsiCo's energy drink line. Remarkably, this drink brings back memories of that 2002 marketing favorite, Pepsi Blue. The taste was solid, had a slightly tart kick, and resonated well with a fond berryness.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Grape, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Mar 12th, 2008 4 Comments »
As previously rumored, Amp Energy Traction is a grape-flavored line extension of the Mountain Dew-inspired energy drink brand. I really liked the beverage, probably because it reminded me so much of one of my favorite Dew line extensions, Pitch Black. The grape flavor is good, but not overpowering. It definitely still tastes like an energy drink, but it's a favorable experience all around.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Coming Soon, Energy Drinks, PepsiCo on Feb 11th, 2008 2 Comments »
Confirmed: Amp Energy Elevate (Mixed Berry), Amp Energy Traction (Grape), and Amp Energy Relaunch (Orange). These 3 flavor extensions of the Amp Energy brand further build its identity away from the original inspiration, Mountain Dew.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Feb 9th, 2008 3 Comments »
Just as Mountain Dew Code Red is the cherry-flavored version of the flagship brand, so is Amp Energy Overdrive to the original Amp Energy. This is an energy drink loaded with almost twice the caffeine of standard Mountain Dew, while also promoted as containing the head-scratching ingredient of "yerba mate".
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo, Reviews on Feb 8th, 2008 3 Comments »
Since our first review of Amp Energy in 2005, much has changed with this energy drink, including logo, design, marketing direction, and size of packaging. This beverage review takes a look at these updates via Amp Energy Tall Boy, the 16 oz. version of the Mountain Dew-influenced drink. This brand seems to be slated for some nice growth.
Posted in Amp, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Coming Soon, Energy Drinks, Grape, Mountain Dew, News, Orange, PepsiCo, Rumors on Feb 6th, 2008 No Comments »
From the beverage rumor mill… PepsiCo is looking to roll out a couple of flavor extensions to its Amp Energy Drink, including Grape and Orange. Possible launch date would be March. With Amp's NASCAR sponsorship and Super Bowl commercial, it looks like this brand is really shooting for growth in 2008.
