KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW

KICKSTART ORIGINAL DEW's zero-sugar version, Ultra Original Dew, was released in 2018. It was discontinued in 2020.
KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW
| Manufacturer | PEPSICO |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | 1.29 USD |
| Flavor | Citrus |
| 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 8,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.
Flavor of KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW

The lime green color of Mountain Dew, with a lime-like fruity scent.
When you take a sip, it has a very light Mountain Dew flavor. Since it's sugar-free, it lacks the heavy sweetness and goes down smoothly.
Compared to the original Mountain Dew, it lacks the fruity lime flavor and has a lighter taste. The taste of artificial sweeteners is strong, so there is no umami or richness.
This has the typical sugar-free taste, and its light sweetness and refreshing lightness might divide opinions.
Although it’s Mountain Dew flavored, both the taste and scent feel lacking, so many people likely wouldn’t buy a second one. The reason it was discontinued is kind of understandable now.
There are no solids or sediment. A very clean lime green (*´艸`*).

The sugar-containing KICKSTART ORIGINAL DEW had quite a few solid particles floating, so I was wondering if the KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW I reviewed this time would have any solid particles as well.
Energy Components of KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW

Contains 90mg of caffeine. Includes coconut water, orange juice, and fruit juice. I couldn’t really taste the coconut, but it might have been added to provide some thickness or weight, similar to a sugared version.
Design of KICKSTART ULTRA ORIGINAL DEW

True to its sugar-free nature, it combines silver as the main color with Mountain Dew’s lime green. I didn’t notice the “ULTRA” label until I reviewed it (Σ(´∀`;)).

The tab is the same lime green as the original Dew.

This set, which was released in February 2018 with two original Dew variants, saw only the sugar-free Ultra version discontinued in 2020. Considering the flavor satisfaction, it seems like it was inevitable?
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