A new decade, a new +Red. This time we have "Berry Citrus," although only time and tongue will tell if this is a refresh of their existing Power Elixir drink from years ago. The can is attractive, standing tall and proud against less unique beverage structures, although having to pry a piece of plastic off only to find more plastic, is simply a waste of plastic.The flavor is a lovingly old school, a wickedly sugary example of how to execute an underrepresented "sweet tart" flavor. Tons of lime and a bulk of blue raspberry predominantly compose the experience, with fleeting mentions of grapefruit, lemon and tangerine. All this citrus means there is a lot of acidity to play with, and every sip is a whirlpool of tartness, coating every inch of your palate with a crushing sourness. But the glue that holds things together is the mouthfeel, a powdery texture that melds wonderfully with the flavors and moments. The only problem here is a common problem with any drink that believes caffeine is not enough for a kick; the myriad of nasty supplements tarnish this peaceful petite potable. The doomed flood of vulgarity takes a bit before it breaks through all the sweetness, but once six of the twelve ounces have crossed your palate, it burns through the pleasant carbohydrate sensation. It is a shame, really, since the elements here should have made a more cohesive potation.
160 milligrams of caffeine, several B vitamins, electrolytes, and a bunch of other ingredients. The buzz is OK, lasting about two hours and ending without a crash. On the whole, +Red Berry Citrus is almost a recommendation, but too many lapses in judgement leaves an unfortunate disappointment.
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