Oh look! The only flavor that most of us wanted when Doritos 3D Crunch debuted. Better late than never. (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)
SPOTTED: Trader Joe’s Banana Pudding Flavored Ice Cream
This ice cream makes me want to buy a plane ticket to the mainland. Although the cheaper option would be to have someone ship this to me in dry ice via FedEx or UPS overnight delivery. (Spotted by Bryan C at Trader Joe’s.)
SPOTTED: Limited Edition Keebler Rocky Road Fudge Stripes
No disrespect to Keebler and its Fudge Stripes, but Oreo Mario Kart has a nice ring to it. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
REVIEW: RYSE Fuel Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Energy Drink
What is it?
RYSE Fuel is on the rise in the crowded and growing sugar-free energy drink market. Following initial launch collaborations with Smarties, Ring Pop, and Sunny D, the brand is back at it, colliding with one of the most recognizable and nostalgic faces in the junk food world — Kool-Aid.
How is it?
Tropical Punch is my favorite Kool-Aid flavor, I’m an energy drink junkie, and I absolutely love this. From what I remember of tall sugary ice cold pitchers of the red stuff, RYSE bottled up this flavor beautifully. Fruity notes of cherry, orange, and pineapple take center stage with a little background flurry from lime. The taste is sweet but not aggressive, with a generous amount of bubbly bubbles that give a sharp and pronounced fizz.
The can packs 200 milligrams of natural caffeine for the stimulant energy rush, along with 500 milligrams each of choline bitartrate and taurine for improved memory and performance. It works well as a pick-me-up beverage without any intense pre-workout ingredients that might make you feel like your heart will explode. And, as an added bonus of pure fun, RYSE used natural coloring from vegetable juice to nail the iconic vibrant red hue.
Anything else you need to know?
If I had one tiny complaint, it would be that the flavor could be a touch punchier. It’s great, but the flavor emulation from brands like Ghost with its Sour Patch Kids and Warheads collaborations nailed it SO hard it makes perfection difficult in this sector. Kool-Aid is very sweet, and while this drink truly brings the flavors of Tropical Punch to life, I wouldn’t mind even a touch more sweetness to drive the profile home amid the flurry of intense effervescence.
Conclusion:
RYSE’s Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Energy Drink is awesome. Whether you’re a fan of sugar-free energy drinks, riding a nice cool caffeine buzz, Kool-Aid, or all three, I can’t recommend grabbing a can of this enough. There’s a total lack of tropical punch from RYSE’s competitors, so this one is going into my rotation without hesitation. From the very first sip, it was “OH YEAHHH” vibes, and I might just have to go run through a wall with all of this excitement.
Purchased Price: $2.99
Size: 16 oz can
Purchased at: Vitamin Shoppe
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1can ) 0 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 20 milligrams of sodium, 0 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.
SPOTTED (SEASONAL EDITION): 8/31/2022
Here are some new seasonal products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.
Goodbye, Reese’s Stuffed with Pieces that was in last year’s Reese’s Halloween Lovers Mix. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)
Goodbye, Orange Colored Creme Kit Kat that was in last year’s Kit Kat Halloween Lovers Mix. (Spotted by Robbie at Target.)
(Spotted by DJ at Redner’s.)
(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)
(Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
(Spotted by Tommy at Hannaford.)
(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)