Hydrive R Energy Drink Review

When receiving Hydrive R (Recovery), I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to try it. See, I have been drinking the other flavors for a little over a year.

I have found myself using them almost as a Gatorade replacement, taking them to our weekly pickup basketball games to partly give me that energy boost, but also because of  the great flavor. So will the R continue to Hydrive trend?

Taste

I slowly open then bottle containing the purple liquid, took a wiff, and WOW, very strong grape scent. I took a sip and the flavor follows the scent, strong, even stronger then normal. Most grape drinks have a hint of grape in the flavor, yet Hydrive R gives you a very pure grape taste. Very enjoyable, and I’m not much of a grape person.

Ingredients

I guess Hydrive R wouldn’t totally classify as your traditional energy drink, it lacks some of the larger amounts of Taurine (50mg) and Sugar (6g), yet replaces those with higher levels of B Vitamins and Potassium. Seeming to give your immune system more of a boost then your heart and attitude. Hydrive also contains Acai Extract, Aloe Vera, Caffeine (145mg), Electrolytes, and Amino Acids.

Effect

Not to much of a buzz from Hydrive, yet not sure that that’s what they are going for with this one. The label says “When do you need to recover? When you party to hard? You always recover quicker with Hydrive Recovery” So it seems that Hydrive R isn’t looking to give you that insane afternoon rush, its giving you that boost of energy to get up (maybe after waking up in the front yard after a looonnng night of partying) and get you on your feet to face the upcoming day.

Verdict

I am a fan of Hydrive R, yet depending what you’re looking for you may turn another way. Hydrive R breaks the “standard” energy drink rules, so this isn’t your drink if you’re looking for that caffeine buzz, yet when you need that little boost to get you back on track, then reach for  Hydrive Recovery, it won’t disappoint.

Reviewed by Brandon Trouten