5-hour ENERGY Shot, Regular Strength, Grape, 1.93 Ounce 12 Count

I play in an adult ice hockey league that plays Friday nights at 10:30pm, and after working an 8 hour day that starts at 6:00 am, I didn't have the energy to play very well at all. I decided to try this 5 hour energy pack and took one an hour before the game. It starts waking you up about 10 minutes after you drink it, I had so much more energy, felt stronger, more sure footed, and could skate longer at a time and felt very focused and in the game. I never feel jittery, never crash, and I can go to sleep after showering when I get home (when I tried Red bull, I was up for HOURS and felt jittery). This pack is definetly a good buy, I think these bottles sell for $4 individually at Target, so you can't beat the price. And I love the grape flavor, don't do the pomegranet! That one was terrible... The other flavors were ok, but I can honestly say the grape is by far the best!

Like most of the reviews posted here, I give this product a positive rating. For me, it does what it claims to do... and I especially appreciate the "no crash" effect after a few hours! I first found out about this product when I started racing Go-Karts this year... I hit the local Stop-N-Shop before getting to the track and decided to plunk out the $3.00, as I was a bit tired. I threw it in my cooler and then drank it just prior to my qualifying session. Almost immediately, I could feel the "boost"... and it helped out on track! I never felt the Niacin rush that some claim, but the one thing I did notice, was that my jaw was a bit tight due to the jolt of energy. I only have few suggestions: I've tried all the flavors, and I think the Orange flavor is the best; I drink the product chilled... tastes better to me that way; the flavor is a bit too sweet for me so I add it into my personal water bottle; I buy this on amazon because it's a lot cheaper than buying it at my local Stop-N-Shop!

This stuff is wonderful. I even talked to my pharmacy about it and they thought it was full of vitamins and fine to drink. I talked to my doctor about it and told her how it made me feel better. She said that she couldn't recommend it-since she is my doctor but she said it was full of vitamins and thought it was fine to be taking it. I am nervous about taking things over the counter so I wanted to double check with the my pharmacist and doctor. I now drink a whole bottle each morning when I get to work. It works great for me. I have more energy and feel more positive. I have a SI Joint pain at the moment due to an injury and this has help me through it. I like the grape flavor. In my opinion this is a terrific product-not like sugar that your crash shortly after.

I used to head to my local gas station and purchase the individual bottles at almost 3 bucks a piece. A friend told me that she buys them off amazon and they come out to half price! You can't beat that! I only like to drink energy shots when I am in NEED of a quick pick me up. I dislike having to take red bull, monster and all those drinks because of their size and high sugar content. I like the 5 hour drink because at 2 ounces and 4 calories, and no sugar, I can easily and conveniently throw it back and get on with my agenda. However, it does NOT last 5 hours, not for me at least. I drink it 20 minutes before an activity and I can get through it just fine, but maybe 2 hours or so tops. I'm satisfied with it, because that's normally all I need.

5hr Energy, though probably not a healthy habit, has gotten me through an Executive MBA program with 2 kids and a full-time job. It is a nice alternative to coffee when you can't stomach another cup. It has the following additional advantages: 1) Fast acting; I find these to work way faster than espresso or regular coffee. 2) Portable; they fit easily in inside pocket of a suit jacket and don't take up space in a bag or suitcase. 3) Potent in small volumes; 1 does the trick and lasts not quite 5 hours, but much longer than a cup of coffee. The only con is the taste; no flavor actually tastes 'good' - I find pomegranate and mixed berry most palatable - and all have the bitter taste of caffeine (try chewing a No Doz or a Vivarin if you want to verify) Probably not ideal as a regular habit, but good to have on you if you start fading at an important meeting or need a boost to get through some work that must be done.

Product met my expectations

On this particular flavor: I find this is the best when chilled or at room temp, with Lemon Lime as a second. I keep these in my desk at home and at work. I've been a fan of 5 Hour Energy for a few years now, and it certainly works. I have noticed there are particular times when the coffee buzz is more preferred than 5 Hour, but basically, I use it like so: Before noon, I'll use coffee. When that afternoon/post lunch slump comes on, this is the perfect time for HALF of a 5 hour energy. It's enough to keep you awake. If you really need to get up and go, drink half, and then an hour later, drink the other half. Of course, YMMV, but I've converted a few of my co-workers to using this method.

I love 5 Hour Energy. Their motto is to help with the two thirty feeling at work, which is exactly why I bought it. When I need a pick me up I usually drink about half of a bottle and it helps me get through the day. The bulk option is far cheaper than purchasing this product one by one at a gas station. I have ordered several flavors and have come to love the pomegranate the best. I would recommend at least trying this to anyone who needs a quick energy boost without chugging a couple cups of coffee.