ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%

Posted on August 5, 2019 | Last updated February 9, 2025

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
In 2008, the Rockstar Juiced series was redesigned and became a product with 50% fruit juice. Since quite a bit of time has passed since its production, it’s inevitable that the original taste has been completely lost, which is the fate of high-juice energy drinks...

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%

Manufacturer	ROCKSTAR
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2 USD
Flavor	Pomegranate
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 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%

When I open the can, a burst of carbonation spills out, and a sweet and sour fragrance fills the air.

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
When poured into a glass, the color is not the bright red of the pomegranate that was sold in stores before, but rather a brownish color similar to cola. The slight reddish tint left behind is a characteristic of old fruit juice-based energy drinks, not just this one.

When I smelled it after pouring it into a glass, I could clearly tell that the fragrance had changed after the juice had deteriorated—now it smells more like apricots. It’s obvious that both the taste and smell have significantly changed.

Unfortunately, the flavor no longer fully resembles pomegranate, but if I try to convince myself, I can almost imagine it. The taste has completely changed to a sweet and sour, rich apricot flavor. The strong sourness might still retain a bit of pomegranate character, but it’s impossible to call it pomegranate anymore (ヽ´ω`).

The content itself is surprisingly thin, despite it claiming to have 50% fruit juice. I had imagined it to be richer and more viscous, perhaps because of the color once poured into the glass (^_^;).

The final JUICED POMRGRANATE 10% has also disappeared from store shelves for several years now, so I imagine that even the 10% version probably tasted nearly the same as the 50% pomegranate here. This is an unavoidable change for fruit juice energy drinks—changes like this happen even when sealed tightly inside the can.

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%

Caffeine 160mg, Taurine 2000mg, Ginkgo Leaf 300mg, Inositol 50mg, Carnitine 50mg, Ginseng 50mg, Milk Thistle 50mg.

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
It’s interesting how Rockstar from this time period listed its energy blend ingredients so specifically. Ginkgo leaf, a smart ingredient, has become less common in recent years.

Design of ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%

The classic textured design of old Rockstar cans.

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
This design takes me back to when I used to drink Rockstar a lot in the U.S. a few years before this, during the straight star era. The design isn’t as intricate as the current Rockstar series; it gives a bit of a rough impression.

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
This is proof of high fruit juice content. Just because a drink has more fruit juice doesn’t necessarily mean it tastes better, but the higher juice content does give it a richer feel.

ROCKSTAR JUICED POMRGRANATE 50%
The tab matches the can’s color, a red tab. The gold top, which complements the gold in the "JUICED" and "STAR" text, completes the design. I really like this classic feel.

Back in the day, there were many products with more individuality. Maintaining quality is tough, but I’d love to see fruit juice-based energy drinks like this one, with a high juice content, be brought back.