Red Rain Energy Shot, Berry Flavor, 2-Ounce (Pack of 12)

Energy shots are everywhere. My decisions are driven by value: the bang for buck ratio. I'm not a morning person, so caffeine is essential. I also have a high pressure management job and concentration is also a key element. In addition, I didn't want to pay more for a 2 ounce shot than I do for a 20 ounce caffeinated soda. Red Rain works just as well as other shots, costs a buck a bottle (less if you subscribe) and tastes good. Depending on your sweetness tolerance, it might taste too good, as another reviewer pointed out.Effects: When it initially kicks in, I find it difficult to shut up. Fortunately there's no one to talk to in the gym at 5AM. Afterward, it keeps me alert for about 4 or 5 hours. I don't crash and burn. I don't feel the need for a nap.If you drink any caffeine drink, you'll quickly discover that caffeine is like any other drug: your body will build up a tolerance. Give them a rest on the weekends and holidays whenever you can.

I've used a few different types of energy shots and I would say these work just as well. Plus you can't beat the price of these compared to paying 3 to 4 times as much at a convenient store. A co-worker and I compared these to 5hour energy shots and noticed these regular Red Rain shots are about half the strength. The Extra Strength Red Rain shots are about the same ingredient levels as the regular 5hour shot, FYI.Overall I feel these work good, no jitters and I tend to have more focus at work than if I didn't have one. I'm not sure why people complain about the taste, it's not that bad. Just down it and quit crying already. One other thing I have noticed after using these though is that I tend to be more thirsty than usual so I find myself drinking more water, which is probably a good thing anyway.

I purchased these energy shots to compare them with the 5 Hour Energy brand shots that I used to buy (I decided 5 Hour are too expensive). Red Rain Watermelon flavor is really strong and super sugary sweet! It's like drinking double or triple strength watermelon Jello. The flavor is shocking to me every time I drink one, even though I know what's coming up. But, like I've said before, it's a shot, you chug it down and you're done. So, if you find that you can bear the shockingly intense SWEET watermelon flavor, you might want to try these as they are offered at Amazon at a very good price for a pack of 12. The energy that you obtain from these shots is comparable to all other brands of energy shots that I have tried. They get me through my early morning workouts and if I take one in the early afternoon I can stay pretty focused and sustain energy until around 8 p.m. I'll probably buy them again unless I find something that's priced even better.

I like these. The taste is great and they are not quite as strong as the 5 hour energy. I can see that being a negative for some people but if you are sensitive to caffeine, these might be a better option. I take about a half before I go running or to the gym and it gives me more than enough energy to get through my workout, the afternoon and into the night. If you take a whole one, I think it is the equivalent to about 3/4 of a 5 hour energy. I am only basing those numbers off years of taking energy supplements and not by any means a scientific calcultion but I am very happy with this item and will continue to use it.

These days it's rare to find a well made product at a fair price that does what it says. I originally purchased Red Rain Recovery Energy Recovery Shot, Peach Grapefruit for my wife. After she tried it and said that she liked it, that it helped her "recover" at her lunch time in the middle of her work day and that it tastes great, I decided to try it. I normally have one of the regular Red Rain Energy Shots, Berry flavor 2 oz. Since I am diabetic I need all the B-12 I can get and the caffeine in the regular Energy Shot helps as well. I was very surprised at the amazing flavor of this Recovery Shot but also the fact that I got the same pick up as the regular Energy shot despite the fact that it lacks the caffeine. So if you're one those people that can't deal with the caffeine intake, this Recovery Shot works just as well. And there's "crash" afterwards. Amazon's price even beats Wal-Mart's (Wal-Mart doesn't always carry Red Rain products and neither does Sam's Club).

This is not an energy shot.This is an immunity shot.It is a B 12 Vitamin supplement.It is fruit punch flavor and they are very good cold.I keep mine in the fridge door and have one daily.There is no caffeine in it.B 12 is the major vitamin with 5 mg of niacin 1.5 mg of zinc,etc.I have never experienced diarrhea with this product.Not sure why it is called an energy shot in the description.No where on the label does it claim to be an energy shot.Its an immunity shot drink.Fruit Punch B Vitamins supplement.

I purchased these energy shots because they seemed to be an economical option to 5 Hour Energy. What I realized was that after comparing the effects and ingredients, Red Rain used much less of the variety of vitamin B's as well as less caffeine than the leading brand 5 Hour Energy. There's a reason why Red Rain is cheaper. If your body can function well with less caffeine, then Red rain is for you. However, if your body is "blunt" against caffeine and need a lot of extra ingredients like guarana and vitamin B12 + B6, then you should just stick to 5 Hour Energy.

I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. I have learned over the past 30 years that amino acids and vitamin B help reduce my fibromyalgia and also help with my mental fatigue. The physical fatigue is still there but that is something I just have to pace myself with. This "Energy Shot" is NOT loaded with caffeine and uppers. This is just plain old vitamins in liquid form which allows my body to absorb them faster. I still take my Royal Jelly Softgels, but the Red Rain at breakfast helps me start the day. I drink it when I get up and go about getting ready for the day. I don't ever get a burst of energy but it just lifts my metabolic system enough to be somewhat productive in a day and keeps my muscles from being so sore.