Monster Gronk Energy Drink Review

Name: Monster: Gronk

Size: 16 fl. oz.

Caffeine content: 144 mg. per can

Energy blend: Glucose, Taurine, Panax Ginseng Extract, Caffeine, L-Carnitine,

Glucoronolactone, Guarana Extract, Inositotol, Maltodextrin

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Monster's "image" as a brand is one that gets its' point across rather blatantly. If you don't get it though, Monster celebrates a "party" lifestyle that's all about having a good time amidst women, "big bad buzzes", and "unleashing the beast". Therefore, it's only fitting that pro-football player Rob Gronkowski (who, as I've just learned from the back of this drink's can, parties a lot himself) partnered with Monster to put together this particular drink. Gronk is Monster's first direct partnership with a professional athlete in the USA- but similar deals have happened in Europe before. To learn more about this drink & its' affects, read on below:

Can/Design:

Rob Gronkowski plays for the New England Patriots, who are an American-football team with the uniform colors of blue, white, and red. Explaining the can's color scheme, said colors then go on to prove (to my eyes, at least) that they definitely don't make for the most appealing energy drink can design of all time. It's not that it looks horrible, but is somewhat misleading in the sense that most energy drink (and soda) cans that feature silver prominently in their designs tend to be "Diet" or "Zero" drinks. Not this one. Colors aside, the can does a good job of getting it's message across without being too messy. While providing comprehensive nutritional information (and warnings) on its' back, the can squeezes in a Patriots-themed design that is ultimately effective and pretty much error-free as far as my eyes are concerned today.

Taste:

I didn't know what to expect in terms of Gronk's taste, but still found myself unsurprised upon taking a sip. The "smoothness" of the original Monster remains in it's overall texture, but the taste leans more toward a "generic" energy drink than the aforementioned does. I found it pretty enjoyable, but nothing revolutionary by any means. Like I said, I had no real expectations but in retrospect wouldn't have minded something a bit more fruity or unique. Still, I liked it and would recommend it as long you like carbonated, sugar-laden energy-providing beverages (taste-wise).

Energy:

Monster's energy blend is definitely "tried and true" at this point. There's really not much to say to anybody who's ever had a Monster before and is looking for anything new that might come with this drink. With a lack of any additions to the blend to make this drink special, it remains on-par with just about every other Monster drink on the market as far as the energy it provides goes. I found it really effective myself, with energy lasting for a good 4 hours. Obviously avoid this if you're sensitive to caffeine, but otherwise "drink away" and expect more of the usual..

I could honestly go on & on about Monster's endless unnecessary energy drinks that they've added to their line through the years. Is this one? I think the answer to that regarding my own opinion is obvious, but that's besides the point. What matters is whether a new consumer would find their $3 well-spent in purchasing this- and I believe that, yes, they probably would. Again, don't expect anything over-the-top as far as innovation goes, but this one is worth a try now that you know what you're in for.