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RACE ENERGY DRINK
RACE ENERGY DRINK, a historic energy drink released in 1997. It seems that larger-sized PET bottles are in higher demand than cans, as I often saw the PET bottles in stores rather than the cans.
It's surprising that this product, which was released following the original energy drink, Red Bull, is still around today.
RACE ENERGY DRINK
| Manufacturer | RACE ENERGY DRINK |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Price | 0.59 EUR |
| Flavor | classic flavor |
| Total rating | ★★★★☆ |
Author: Energy Drink-kun
In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.
Flavor of RACE ENERGY DRINK
When you open the can, it releases a scent almost identical to Red Bull. The color is also very much in line with classic energy drink flavors.
When you take a sip, it has the sweet and tangy flavor that's almost a Red Bull clone. The punch of acidity is also remarkably similar, and the lingering scent and aftertaste are on par with Red Bull. In short, it's a near replica of Red Bull's flavor.
Given that Red Bull became popular, it’s no surprise similar products started to emerge, but I didn't expect them to mimic the taste so closely.
With a flavor nearly identical to Red Bull and priced at about half the cost, plus the availability of larger PET bottles, anyone who enjoys Red Bull will have no issue switching to RACE ENERGY DRINK. It's impressive how closely it matches.
Energy Ingredients of RACE ENERGY DRINK
It contains 75mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine, which are standard amounts for energy drink ingredients.
Design of RACE ENERGY DRINK
The design gives off a checkered flag vibe, which fits with the name "RACE ENERGY DRINK." The blue and yellow color combination has remained the same since its release.
Recently, the design has evolved, with a new logo that maintains the checkered flag motif.
RACE ENERGY DRINK first launched in a 250ml can, and in 1999, it became the first energy drink to introduce a 500ml size.
Currently, 250ml cans, 500ml bottles, and 1500ml bottles are available, with the larger PET bottles being more commonly seen than the cans.
The price is around 90 yen for a 500ml PET bottle and about 230 yen for a 1500ml bottle. This is less than half the price of similarly-sized Monster Energy or Red Bull, so the cost-performance is excellent. On the other hand, the 250ml cans may be less popular due to their lower cost-effectiveness compared to the PET bottles.
Energy Drink-kun's Personal Rating
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Everyone's RACE ENERGY DRINK taste and ingredient opinions and ratings
★★★★
Interesting to stumble over this. I'm from Austria and have been drinking several of our local/national Red Bull clones for decades. With that in mind, I wouldn't call Race as close a facsimile as this review makes it sound. It doesn't do a bad job of being a budget product that has everything but the brand name, but it's definitely not the best Red Bull clone on the market.
Honestly, if you want to drink a Red Bull classic flavor - just without the cost that comes from buying from the world-leading brand - then there's another Austrian energy drink that has been around for quite a while. I don't know exactly when it hit the market, but I became aware of them at least 15 years ago when I found them in our discount supermarket Hofer - which is branded as Aldi internationally as part of the Aldi South group. While it doesn't run any supermarkets in Japan, there are some in China and Australia. I'm not sure if Flying Power is available there currently, but it definitely was in the past.
Anyway, the energy drink I'm talking about is called Flying Power, a not very subtle hint at what it contains or what it is trying to copy. In my view it comes closest to the Red Bull taste of all the clones and in my social circle it's widely acclaimed as the best alternative.
That it also remains one of the cheapest of them is only a bonus: here in Austria, a 0.25 liter can of Red Bull costs 1.59 Euro (6.36 per liter). We usually don't even get cans of the Race drink, but the mark-up of smaller sizes makes only the 1.5 liter PET bottle for 2.39 Euro (1.59 per liter) an acceptable choice. Flying Power comes in 0.25 liter cans and costs 0.49 Euro (1.96 per liter), but every few months they're available for 50% off, so if you buy smart it's only 0.24 Euro (or 0.96 per liter).
In conclusion, I don't dislike this Race drink and it combines being fairly close to the classic Red Bull flavor with being very affordable. However, the need to buy 1.5 liter PET bottles - the 0.5 liter bottles are about 50% more expensive - stops me from buying them. I'm only an occasional drinker and so it makes sense that I'd rather purchase a dozen or two cans of Flying Power when they're on offer and then drink one can a week or maybe two. What would I do with 1.5 liters that I'd have to drink within a couple of days? It's the same question I have when I want a Coke, Pepsi or most other carbonated soft drinks.
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