Today I picked up a few cans of Max Velocity Sugar-Free, a “private label” energy drinks from the Albertson’s grocery store chain (which, in my opinion, is probably the best grocery store in Las Vegas). I’d heard that it’s a “Red Bull-alternative” and, since it was on sale for just 88 cents a can, I grabbed several. Here’s my review…
Taste: Not bad at all. Very similar to the taste of Red Bull, which I’ve always liked. I’ve read on other sites that the sugar-free version is actually better than the regular version.
Texture: Again, very similar to Red Bull. Plenty of carbonation and not overly thick.
Energy: When I saw that Max Velocity was a private-label brand, I kind of assumed that it wouldn’t have as much of an energy kick to it. Well, I was wrong. It has plenty of caffeine, taurine and B-vitamins and the energy boost was substantial (but not overwhelming like larger energy drinks).
Bottom Line: What sets this energy drink apart from others is its low price. I’ve always thought that that the prices of energy drinks are outrageous. No way should a drink that comes in a can as small as Red Bull cost $2-$3 a can — no matter how good it tastes! Although the regular price of Max Velocity Sugar-Free is $1.49, I have a feeling that it will usually be on sale and $.88 per can is the perfect price I think. I will definitely be stocking up on this good-tasting, energy-boosting drink in the near future!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
I totally agree. The bonus is being carb/sugar free. Why add the unecessary calories when you can be sugar free.
every word you said is right, it is exactly like red bull taste and texture, but I felt that it gave me much more energy than red bull, when I drink red bull in the morning even though it sugar free, by five clock i am dead on the couch, red bull did not give enough energy to excercize the 2 hours mI do, it is just helped me to get by the day and not be down and cranky, max velocity did much more , I really liked it.
Where can I purchase Max Velocity Energy drinks in Springfeild, IL? Jewel-Osco currently carries it, but they are closing. Their shelves are empty. =o( I love Max Velocity, it’s way better than Red Bull. Please respond asap. Thank you.
I agree with you 100%. I had been buying the sugar free Rock Star 16 ounce cans, but I found that they a) were too expensive, even when on sale, and b) made me feel like I was on drugs or something, because the energy boost was too overwhelming. I have since switched to the sugar free Max Velocity and I am a big fan of it. Plus, the cheetah on the can is cute!
Cheryl, Jewel (Albertson’s) was recently purchased by Supervalu. Because of the restructuring and FTC requirments a lot of stores are closing. If you try CVS (part of Supervalu the Supervalu buyout) or Cub Foods (Cub Chicago was bought by Albertson’s a few years ago), you might find it there. I’m from Central Illinois also, but i don’t know what stores are in Springfield.
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FYI Shaw’s in New England has them on sale this week at 67 cents per can. Oddly, a 4-pack is still $4.
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Can anybody tell me how much caffeine is in a Max Velocity sugar free can?? I love this stuff..
My mom picked up a 24-case of these for 0.25 a can and ive been downing them all week. bomb energy drink - just as good as red bull, if not better because of the price difference
They have it at the Shoppers near me in Alexandria, VA for $1/can. I’ve pretty much given up on Red Bull now. Good stuff
I LOVE IT. I drink it every day at work. but i dont like the sugar free ones, i allways go full out and get it wih sugar.
Just bought 12 cans at Jewel for $5.00 for 4 cans…It’s a great deal.. The first two cans I drank in the store so I could taste the difference between the sugur-free “Uncaged” and the Regular Max Velocity mentioned in previous posts…The Uncaged tastes like Mountain Dew and seems to have more carbonation which I’m partial to since I’m a big fan of Rockstar brand Sugerfree…This Generic brand seems like a really good alternative if you want to pay the smart price as oppose to getting ripped off by the top shelf brands….
I got some from my work (County Market) in Alexandria, Kentucky for 25 cents a can
having one now before i go take the ACT. We’ll see how that turns out…
i have been drinking this drink a long tie now do u think its ok for a 13 year to drink this drink 1 i a whie
It tastes like I liked the bottom of my shoe. As far as energy drinks go, it is cack.