Dead Carpet Energy Drink Reviews - Brain Candy Gym Weed Energy Drink

Introduction

• Reviewer: Dead Carpet
• Date and Time: Monday, April 21st, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.
• Product: Brain Candy Gym Weed Energy Drink

Product Information

• Purchase Location: Vitamin Shop
• Price: $3
• Condition of Cans: Poor, with scrapes and missing paint
• Best Can Available: Still had visible flavor name, "Brain Candy"
• Best Buy Date: June 2026
• Volume: 12 fluid ounces (355 ml)

Ingredients and Nutritional Information

• Active Ingredients:
  • Ashwagandha (300 mg)
  • Lion's Mane Extract (100 mg)
  • L-theanine (100 mg)
  • Caffeine from Green Tea (200 mg)
• Nutritional Facts:
  • Calories: 30
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 55mg (2% DV)
  • Carbohydrates: 6g (2% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 3g
  • Potassium: 260mg (6% DV)
• Other Information:
  • Contains 7% juice
  • No sucralose or aspartame
  • Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher

Design and Packaging

• Can Design: Pink and blue color combination with silver top and tab
• Design Elements: Notebook paper lines, brain with lightning bolt
• Logos and Marks:
  • Vegan, non-GMO, Kosher symbols
  • QR code linking to website
  • Recycling logo
• Manufacturer: Alternative Biologics Incorporated, Benicia, California

Taste and Flavor Review

• Color: Clearish murky with carbonation
• Scent: Similar to "Rainbow Unicorn" Bang drink, mixed berry scent with notes of strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry
• Taste:
  • Similar to Bang Energy Drinks but more artificial
  • Sweet and fruity with flavors of strawberry and white grape
  • Slightly syrupy and artificial
• Overall Flavor Experience: Fruity and sweet, but could improve by reducing artificial taste

Energy and Effects

• Caffeine Content: 200 mg
• Effect Duration: Approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours of energy
• Effect Type: More focused and chill energy boost
• Anxiety Consideration: Contains ingredients like Ashwagandha and L-theanine to potentially reduce anxiety

Final Thoughts and Rating

• Rating: 9 out of 10
• Pros:
  • Effective energy boost
  • Unique flavor
  • Interesting can design
• Cons:
  • Syrupy, artificial taste
  • Poor condition of cans at store
• Recommendation: Worth trying, especially for those who liked the discontinued Bang "Champagne" flavor

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