{"id":11408,"date":"2026-07-24T06:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/?p=11408"},"modified":"2026-07-24T06:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:21:46","slug":"red-bull-tasting-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/misc\/red-bull-tasting-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bull: Tasting notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food manufacturers are known for their consistency, but at the same time they know people love novelty. Look at Taco Bell for example: their menu consistently has your favorite classics plus a few crazy new items that get people talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull has jumped on this trend as well. They&#8217;ve been churning out new flavors on a seasonal basis; some stick around, others are forgotten faster than you can say &#8220;Red Bull Cola.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without further ado, here&#8217;s my completely scientific tasting notes for the current (summer 2026) range of Red Bull flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55334331637\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"176\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331637_fab7aeb705_c-176x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331637_fab7aeb705_c-176x300.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331637_fab7aeb705_c.jpg 469w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red Bull Energy Drink (Original)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Light brown\/dark orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Mildly citrusy sweet, but carries well through the air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Sparkly and slightly sweet with a hint of bitterness. Like a simple aperitif.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Lingering orange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mild, refreshing orange-y taste has become a classic for a reason. Very sippable &#8212; best served chilled, not over ice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55335417423\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335417423_c5aac58c10_c-159x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335417423_c5aac58c10_c-159x300.jpg 159w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335417423_c5aac58c10_c.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sea Blue (Juneberry)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Purple-blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Concord grape popsicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Sweet but tart, fruity, candy-like. Artificially flavored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Minimal; doesn&#8217;t stick around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Somewhat cloying, with a slight nod to Red Bull&#8217;s signature flavor profile. Not well balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 2\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55335476524\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476524_edf48199f7_c-155x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476524_edf48199f7_c-155x300.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476524_edf48199f7_c.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yellow (Tropical)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Urine yellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Too strong, like a cheap scented candle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Milder than expected from the scent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Longer than I&#8217;d like, but gets sweeter after the initial sip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More refreshing than expected. Somewhat generic like an off-brand regional soda. Not a good fit for the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55335682785\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335682785_593d2d66ef_c-153x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335682785_593d2d66ef_c-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335682785_593d2d66ef_c.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coconut (Coconut Berry<\/strong>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Light blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Sweet, light berry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Cotton candy or a snow cone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Coconut becomes more pronounced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tastes like something cheap you&#8217;d get at a beachfront amusement park. Not terrible, not great. Mercifully unlike coconut La Croix, it also tastes nothing like Coppertone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 2\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55414941176\/in\/dateposted\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-130x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-130x300.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-445x1024.jpeg 445w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-768x1767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-667x1536.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-890x2048.jpeg 890w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1829-scaled.jpeg 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amber (Strawberry Apricot)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Red, slightly pink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Strawberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Too sweet, tastes like artificial strawberry flavor. Can&#8217;t taste the apricot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Quickly gets bitter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very candy-like overall. Is this meant to appeal to kids? Asking because I don&#8217;t think kids would like this either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 1\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55335476554\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476554_bd558d46af_c-160x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476554_bd558d46af_c-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55335476554_bd558d46af_c.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peach (White Peach)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Clear, slightly white<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Not much of one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Less intense version of 7 Up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Strong herbal medicine kick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not my personal favorite, but will likely appeal to those who enjoy ginger ale, Sprite, etc. Oddly it tastes nothing like peach &#8212; if anything it&#8217;s more like apricot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55403653083\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-150x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-150x300.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-513x1024.jpeg 513w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-768x1533.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-769x1536.jpeg 769w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730-1026x2048.jpeg 1026w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1730.jpeg 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spring Edition 2026: Cherry Sakura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Pinkish red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Fresh lawn clippings, cherry juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Light fruit punch, not overly sweet. Smell and taste are somewhat incongruous.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Artificial cherry flavor becomes more prominent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily the most mild flavor of these, I doubt anyone would associate it with Red Bull in a blind taste test. I couldn&#8217;t get over the disappointing aftertaste; the recipe would be much better with some light tweaks. This is the second version of this flavor, maybe third time&#8217;s the charm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 2\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55334331597\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"154\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331597_f098fefb27_c-154x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331597_f098fefb27_c-154x300.jpg 154w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/55334331597_f098fefb27_c.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summer Edition 2026: Sudachi Lime<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Lemonade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Lemonade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Tangy, sweet lemonade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Thick, sweet. Lightly citrusy, but not quite lemon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of Japanese lime has an interesting flavor, but it&#8217;s packed with too much sugar. It has a thick texture to it like it was made with mineral water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrericsir\/55403529001\/in\/album-72177720334755188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-153x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-153x300.jpeg 153w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-523x1024.jpeg 523w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-768x1504.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-784x1536.jpeg 784w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509-1046x2048.jpeg 1046w, https:\/\/www.mrericsir.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1509.jpeg 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red (Watermelon)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color: Darkish red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scent: Sweet, candy-like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial impression: Milder than the smell suggests. Slightly bitter.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aftertaste: Watermelon flavor comes in later as the bitterness wears off and it becomes sweeter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grew on me with each sip &#8212; possibly the standout flavor on this list. If more than one Red Bull variety is for sale, this is usually one of them. It&#8217;s easy to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rating:\u00a0 4.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food manufacturers are known for their consistency, but at the same time they know people love novelty. 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