Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate

Posted on November 30, 2022 | Last updated February 1, 2025

Released as a limited edition product during the winter season of 2022 in Australia, the RUBY EDITION Pomegranate is a unique flavor compared to the previous RUBY EDITION releases in Japan and Europe. It features the same pomegranate flavor as the 2021 Winter Edition in the USA.

Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate

Manufacturer	Red Bull
Country of Origin	Austria
Price	250 JPY
Flavor	Pomegranate、Cherry
Total rating	★★★★☆

Author information 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 Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate

Upon opening, a sweet and tangy aroma of pomegranate, cherry, and acerola fills the air.
Flavor of Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
When you take a sip, the cherry flavor hits with a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. The strong tang typical of pomegranate is not present, and if the product didn’t have the pomegranate label, most people would probably identify it as a cherry flavor. It’s a superb flavor that combines the richness of cherry fruitiness with a smooth, easy-to-drink profile.

The deep sweet-and-tart taste of cherry is subdued, but the full cherry flavor combined with the strong fragrance offers a very satisfying taste experience. The balance of flavor and aroma makes it particularly pleasant to drink.

While the pomegranate flavor isn’t particularly strong, the sugar-coated cherry taste and the slight aftertaste of cherry fruit flesh are impressively well done. It’s such a high-quality flavor that it’s almost a shame it’s a limited edition.

Energy Ingredients of Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate

Energy Ingredients of Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
Contains 80mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine. These energy ingredients match the standard Red Bull formula.

Design of Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate

The can has a smooth, matte finish and a deep red-purple color that gives it a luxurious feel.
Design of Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
As with other global edition series, the flavor name is prominently displayed on the front of the can, making it easy to identify the flavor at a glance.

Red Bull RUBY EDITION in Japan and Australia

I compared the same RUBY EDITION product released in Japan. Although both are red in color, they have a completely different vibe.
Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
The Japanese version has no flavor indication, making it unclear what flavor it is. This is a cringe-worthy design that seems to only exist in Japan. Many people have probably forgotten what the flavor even was by now.

Red Bull RUBY EDITION in the USA and Australia

The RUBY EDITION Pomegranate released in Australia is the Australian version of the WINTER EDITION Pomegranate that was released in the USA in 2021.
Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
When placed side by side, you can see the cans have the same color. There’s a sense of calm, along with a feeling of luxury and warmth.

Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
In Australia, this was released not as a seasonal limited edition, but as a color edition from the start. Nonetheless, it was still a limited quantity product.

Seasonal Red Bulls Tend to Disappear Quickly in Australia

By November, when winter season was over, most stores had already sold out of stock.
Red Bull RUBY EDITION Pomegranate
In Australia, where V Energy Drink and Red Bull are overwhelmingly dominant, I recommend securing limited-edition products early.