"These have been impossible to keep in stock," said the jaded guy behind the counter (and mask) at my local GNC. Leave it to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who as their website says is the brand's "chief energy officer," to help with its supposed blockbuster popularity. The design itself is adequate, with just a touch of fun visuals that goes a long way in helping the otherwise static design.
The word "original" means only two things in the world of energy drinks, either A), a completely creative flavor, their flagship offering, or B), that same ol' Red Bull taste. Zoa unfortunately takes the latter route, although it refreshes the ordinary pace into something that almost fits that namesake. Vanilla is the center of the experience, a creamier depiction than than the more common chemical characteristic. There is a slight earthiness that tickles the back of your tongue, not enough to hamper its commerciality but its presence nevertheless adds a bit of personality. This funky backroad ties the potable to the next classic genre essential, the bubble gum. This is where the sweetness really comes into focus, the synthetic duo of sucralose and ace-k. They introduce very little artificial aftertaste, yet rest on the cusp of oversweetening, sham sugars who stipulate a stronger sourness to cancel the counterfeit carbohydrate consequence. The acidity that is present comes to us with the mild citrus overtones, a part of the potation who's underdeveloped influence works against the lips pressed up to the open can.
This is not your typical hyper-strong energy drink, despite the "Dwayne Johnson" written on the back of the aluminum transport. No, we get a more standard 160 milligrams of caffeine, along with a host of ordinary vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, extracts, supplements, the works. The kick is serviceable two and a half one, but I dunno, maybe I expected more considering its pedigree. Overall, Zoa Zero Sugar Original is in fact free of sugar, but it is not so original.
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