I have had Amp for many many years, but have never been realy attracted to them because of the calories involved. Well, about a year ago pepsiCo finally made a sugar free variety of it, and I fell in love. Now not necessarily with the kick, although it is fair, and the can, which is alsopretty nice, but the flavor of sour apple jolly ranchers, only not as sickly syrup-ish and sweet as an actual melted candy. I am very glad that they upped the size of the drink - dont think a little 8oz wonder would have been enough to get me over the can of Joose I forced down last night.

Buzz/Nutrition:7
This drink has lots and lots of guarana seed extract - which while it has caffeine, it is unlisted except for a hint that its at least over 150mgs in a can. I do know this much, however, the buzz is noticeable, but light. It did not cure my morning hangover, but settled it down to a mild ache. No nutritional value to be found here, save for the usual EDM (energy drink mix - taurine, B, Niaicin, ginseng) But thats OK. I get the same effect from drinking 3 mountain dews - which I always seem to do on an almost daily basis anyways. The mountain dew crash is here as well, leaving me droopy about 3 hours after ingesting

Taste:9
liquid candy. This is so yummy - one of the most candyful treat drinks out there. I would rather have one of these than a pack of bubble gum, or a pack of skittles.
Packaging: 8
TracyLocke did a great job with this look - a nice revamp of the mountain dew and amp look and feels. not sure what a big flame has to do with being amped up, but it looks good in dechno/rave/extreme-sports cloting and apparel, so it does not matter.

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