force drinks aren't just for the kids anymore.


force drinks aren't just for the kids anymore. It's become a $2 billion industry and the major delicate drink companies are now starting to secure interested. Pepsi unveiled a Mountain Dew -inspired drink not in the way that long ago and Coke in the last pair months has introduced a Tab- inspired efficiency drink. But with so many not at home there, who can keep track? Here's a handy guide to help.

Tab force (10.5 oUNCES)

Tagline: material for burning to be Fabulous

Color: Pink

Taste: A watermelon merry Rancher

Caffeine: 95 milligrams

Calories: 5

Price: $2

Interesting fact: It's single of the only energy drinks that is geared toward women with pink cans and pink liquid.

SoBe Adrenaline Rush (83 oUNCES)

Tagline: Sustained efficiency for Non-Stop Living



Color: Bright golden

Taste: Citrusy. scents like grapefruits.

Caffeine: 79 milligrams

Calories: 140

Price: $2

Interesting fact: PepsiCo purchased the SoBe company in 2000 for $370 million.

support Star (16 oUNCES)

Tagline: Party Like a distaff Star

Color: Beer

Taste: Sweet, with a stinging aftertaste

Caffeine: 150 milligrams

Calories: 220

Price: $2

Interesting fact: Rockstar was the first capacity of work drink to be available in the 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes.

R gross mistake (8.3 oUNCES)

Tagline: R male Gives You Wings

Color: R

Taste: Fizzy cherries. Goe well with vodka.

Caffeine: 80 milligrams

Calories: 110

Price: $225

Interesting fact: R gross mistake is far and away the industry leader in manliness drinks with almost 70 percent of the market share.

AMP animal spirits Drink (8.4 oUNCES)

Tagline: None

Color: Lime new

Taste: Mountain Dew with a kick

Caffeine: 71 milligrams

Calories: 120

Price: $150

Interesting fact: The drink's Web site is devot to music fans; there are six-minute interviews and carol snippets for a number of indie bands.

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