Monster Xpresso Hammer Review.
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Monster X-presso Hammer? Yes, I know. Yet another Monster? How can one company have so many different energy drinks and each one be totally unique?
Monster was one of the first major energy drinks and became very successful. Then they were one of the first to create a Java energy, another success, yet can they strike gold again with a energized, nitrous oxide infused espresso?
Appearance/Image
Monster Hammer has kept up the classic look that Monster has portrayed throughout all their cans. Hammer comes in a 6.75oz can with a dark wood grain background and their signature M ripping through. Also, the font covering the can only adds to the uniqueness of Monster cans. Truly one of the better looking cans out there.
Overall appearance: A
Taste
Popping the top instantly gave me that classic espresso aroma. Taking the first sip, one thing leaped out at me and that was how SMOOOOTH this drink was. I found it very creamy, with a hint of chocolate in the aftertaste. There’s a number of java/espresso based energy drink on the market, some good and some tasting and resembling puddle water, yet Monster Hammer truly gives you a coffeehouse quality espresso in a can.
Overall taste: A-
Effect
With the drink being so smooth and tasty, I found the can empty before I knew it and without any effects. Yet shortly after, I got the boost I had hoped for. This drink offers the same energy blend as Java Monster so the caffeine content should be comparable. Not sure if it will provide the boost to get you out of bed in the morning, yet when your crashing at work during your post-lunch break, Monster X-presso Hammer will provide the kick to get you to the finish line.
Overall effect: B+
Verdict
I went into this review with high hopes and high expectations. Monster never let me down before and with Hammer they only kept up their reputation. This is one of the better drinks I’ve had in a long time, and will definitely be reaching into the fridge to get more in the future and look forward to the future varieties of Monster X-presso.
Overall verdict: A-
Reviewed by Brandon Trouton
8 Comments
Shock coffee drinks blow this one away but they are hard to find. It is a little pricey but I would take it over the Starbucks doubleshot(which is what it was made to compete with) since is has a better kick and the Nitrous makes in nice and creamy.
I’ve gotta look for this at my local gas station. They are still the only ones carrying the other Nitrous Monster drinks. It’s annoying too, because they like to jack up the prices 50 cents to 2 bucks more than any other store. Oh well, if they got the goods, I’m willing to pay.
I read your review today and i decided to look at the Holiday gas Station by work and was surprised to find it on the shelf. I bought one for 2.49 + tax and have to say it is the best tasting energy coffee i have ever had and i thought the other Monster Java’s where good. This is the winner hands down.
I have to say that, in general, every single coffee energy drink I have tasted has been a complete and total let down. Maybe working in a coffee shop has me a bit spoiled but my expectations for these drinks isn’t exactly a cup of 100% Kona. Doubleshot Coffee flavor is in my opinion the best tasting by far, and Monster the worst I’ve had yet (any flavor of them). I liked the Rockstar coffees moderately more than Monster’s. Just like the rest, I’ll give this one a shot, but even with such high ranks from your review I expect very little and am surprised to see so many people saying they enjoy these type of drinks. I’ll take a plain cup of Starbuck’s Pike over them any day (and with the completely awful quality of it, that’s saying something.)
the best Java Monster, or coffee drink period. Starbucks doubleshot is too heavy on the coffee beans, regular Java is too heavy on the sugar. This is the perfect balance, and the nitrogenated coffee adds a smoothness that is great
I just steal energy drinks from the local gas station.
Thanks tman for making things more expensive for the rest of us who pay for products.
Great drink and low calorie too. Definitely worth buying.