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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Has anyone else tried this shit? I've got some in front of me on the desk and I think I'm going to struggle to finish it. Looking at the ingredients, it's no surprise - Mustard seeds? MACE??! I thought I was on to a winner with the first swig as it reminded me of those cola flavoured Mr.T ice lollies you used to get, but the more of it I drink the more I hate it. Waste of a bloody quid 
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Yup. It's shit. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I think it's really nice, plus it has the added bonus of you being able to throw it in a rapist's face. |
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I like the design of the can, but that's about the only nice thing I can think to say about it. Is it supposed to give you a bit of a lift like normal Red Bull or is it purely a vile cola at an extortionate price in a fancy can? |
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| Author: | metalangel [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
They decided selling over a billion cans a year wasn't enough, I suppose. Who the hell puts it in coke, though? The same weirdos in Speakeasy in Nottingham who thought someone would actually ask for gin and coke, I guess.. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Tmuk wrote: Is it supposed to give you a bit of a lift like normal Red Bull or is it purely a vile cola at an extortionate price in a fancy can? No, it's just plain cola. |
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| Author: | Zio [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
On a semi-related note, I started drinking Red Bull in the evenings to stop me from falling asleep in my car on the M25 and killing lots of people on my way home from work nowadays and am getting increasingly worried that I'm starting to get a taste for this drink I once found to be utterly vile. Does anyone else like normal Red Bull or is it just sick old me? |
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Red Bull is lovely, but I tend to get Relentless if I'm feeling the taste. You get way more for cheaper. |
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| Author: | metalangel [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
It is an acquired taste, yes. A vodka redbull is now a drink of choice for me if I don't fancy a beer of any variety. |
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Grim... wrote: Tmuk wrote: Is it supposed to give you a bit of a lift like normal Red Bull or is it purely a vile cola at an extortionate price in a fancy can? No, it's just plain cola. That's a piss-take, it even says 'a stimulating refreshment' on the back. I might get my grandad to write a letter. |
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Sheepeh wrote: Red Bull is lovely, but I tend to get Relentless if I'm feeling the taste. You get way more for cheaper. Eugh Relentless, a mate got given several crates of it in a promo and we were drinking it for weeks, just the smell of it makes me feel a bit sick now. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
It's always tasted like cough medicine to me, which probably explains why I've had a bottle of the Thai rocket fuel sitting on my shelf in my office for nearly three years. That's the stuff that contains the full fat illegal to sell in Europe red bull, whatever the hell it is that's in it, it is like doing a fat line of blow. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 15:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Tmuk wrote: That's a piss-take, it even says 'a stimulating refreshment' on the back. I might get my grandad to write a letter. Is caffeine not a stimulant? |
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
myoptika wrote: Tmuk wrote: That's a piss-take, it even says 'a stimulating refreshment' on the back. I might get my grandad to write a letter. Is caffeine not a stimulant? Oh yeah, it does appear to have caffeine in it. No Taurine though, so it's a bit misleading calling it Red Bull. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
They do advertise it as 'strong and natural' on their ad campaign, however. |
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Well it's certainly not what I'd called a 'Strong' flavour. Anyway, when the word 'Strong' is used in collaboration with the Red Bull brand, I expect it to have me climbing the walls with wild, staring eyes and a foaming mouth. Disappointing. |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Ah, I think the mistake you've made there is, you appear to have been guided by 'branding' and advertisement copy, in selection of a product. 
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Tmuk wrote: No Taurine though, so it's a bit misleading calling it Red Bull. Wow - that's the first time I've made the link between Taurine and Red Bull. |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Craster wrote: Tmuk wrote: No Taurine though, so it's a bit misleading calling it Red Bull. Wow - that's the first time I've made the link between Taurine and Red Bull. Wiki sez "Despite being present in many energy drinks, it has not been proven to be energy-giving.". So the presence of it or otherwise in a supposedly energy giving drink is neither here nor there. Also I'm going to assume it's not actually made from Bull.. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Craster wrote: Tmuk wrote: No Taurine though, so it's a bit misleading calling it Red Bull. Wow - that's the first time I've made the link between Taurine and Red Bull. Next you'll be saying you didn't realise that the Red Bull and Toro Rosso Formula One teams were run by the same people, cuh! |
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| Author: | Zio [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Well there's defintely something in Red Bull that gives a bit of a kick. I used to drink Diet Coke behind the wheel as I used to despise Red Bull, but the latter definitely does a better job of keeping me awake (and my car and limbs in one piece). Just so you all know, I can usually be found driving from junctions 16 - 20 around 6pm Mondays to Fridays, so you might want to avoid that spot in future! 
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
kalmar wrote: Craster wrote: Tmuk wrote: No Taurine though, so it's a bit misleading calling it Red Bull. Wow - that's the first time I've made the link between Taurine and Red Bull. Wiki sez "Despite being present in many energy drinks, it has not been proven to be energy-giving.". So the presence of it or otherwise in a supposedly energy giving drink is neither here nor there. Also I'm going to assume it's not actually made from Bull.. The rumour used to be that it was found in bull cum 
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I really like it, it's a mile better than the artifical crap that is Coke. Not as good as Whole Earth, the king of Colas of course. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Zio wrote: Well there's defintely something in Red Bull that gives a bit of a kick. I used to drink Diet Coke behind the wheel as I used to despise Red Bull, but the latter definitely does a better job of keeping me awake (and my car and limbs in one piece). Just so you all know, I can usually be found driving from junctions 16 - 20 around 6pm Mondays to Fridays, so you might want to avoid that spot in future! A few years ago the drink/pill combo of the fashion mavens was Diet Coke and Feminax. It does give you a tangible kick, I've tried it. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
TBH, if you need Red Bull to stay awake, you perhaps shouldn't be driving in the first place. |
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| Author: | Zio [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Grim... wrote: TBH, if you need Red Bull to stay awake, you perhaps shouldn't be driving in the first place. I do wholeheartedly agree, and as soon as a cheap teleporter is released on public sale, I shall stop. Seriously though, I'm never as bad as I'm perhaps making out, but having a can of Red Bull open in the car next to me does tend to help me stay alert. The M25 leg of my evening commute is truly excruciatingly dull most nights and the whole commute/job experience is keeping me fairly tired all the while as it is. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 16:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Grim... wrote: TBH, if you need Red Bull to stay awake, you perhaps shouldn't be driving in the first place. I've been known to pop a pro plus for night driving 'to be on the safe side'. Not because I feel too tired to drive, but because I'd rather not start feeling too tired half way around the M25. |
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| Author: | chinnyhill10 [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Tmuk wrote: I thought I was on to a winner with the first swig as it reminded me of those cola flavoured Mr.T ice lollies you used to get, but the more of it I drink the more I hate it. Waste of a bloody quid For that quid you could have had:  I have one in the fridge. Hoozah. Also, I plan to to have a stash at my wedding reception. Just for me and like-minded friends. I wouldn't want to waste them on everyone. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Yuck. Overrated and overpriced. |
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| Author: | chinnyhill10 [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Grim... wrote: TBH, if you need Red Bull to stay awake, you perhaps shouldn't be driving in the first place. I do long distances (not so often lately) and if you got up at 4am and are driving home feeling abit low and shit, it's safer to get a big coffee or a Red Bull to perk you up. I don't think I've been in danger of falling asleep but I have been conscious of my alertness levels dropping. In those circumstances you are best off stopping and having something to perk you up. |
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| Author: | chinnyhill10 [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
myoptika wrote: Yuck. Overrated and overpriced. To what do you refer? If it's perchance the Fentimans then I have no choice but to challenge you to a dual. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
BETEO, buying overpriced drinks so you don't have to. Also, Balmars is at 1.40 for a pint at Tesco express atm... |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
chinnyhill10 wrote: myoptika wrote: Yuck. Overrated and overpriced. To what do you refer? If it's perchance the Fentimans then I have no choice but to challenge you to a dual. A dual what? Yes, it's Fenticrap I refer to. |
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| Author: | chinnyhill10 [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
myoptika wrote: chinnyhill10 wrote: myoptika wrote: Yuck. Overrated and overpriced. To what do you refer? If it's perchance the Fentimans then I have no choice but to challenge you to a dual. A dual what? Yes, it's Fenticrap I refer to. [Gasps] Mind you, your having no taste has it's upside as it means there's one less bugger buying it so all the more for me. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 17:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I quite like the lemonade, dandelion & burdock and ginger beer, but I can't get on with the cola at all. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 18:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
myoptika wrote: I quite like the lemonade 
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| Author: | Anonymous X [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 18:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I tried Fentimans cola for the first time yesterday. Just a bit. Rather "interesting" flavour, quite unexpected. Couldn't describe how it tastes, but certainly wasn't like your average cola type drink. The shandy was excellent and suprisingly full-tasting too. Niiiiiiiice. |
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| Author: | tossrStu [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 18:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
DBSnappa wrote: A few years ago the drink/brill combo of the fashion mavens was Diet Coke and F-Max. Fished that for you. |
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| Author: | MikeB [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 20:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
Bleugh is an understatement - my word it's disgusting innit? Luckily mine was a free sample. Dunno why they thought it was a good idea to augment coke with more caffeine anyways - it's like sticking extra jalapenos on a vindaloo. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 20:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
It's nothing like coke. At least it IS a proper Cola. |
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| Author: | voytee [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 22:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
I never used to drink Red Bull because I thought it had Toluene in it and not Taurine (I misheard obv). Toluene is an octane booster that found use in the Turbo-era Formula 1 cars that enabled them to produce 1000+ bhp. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Aug 19, 2008 22:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
voytee wrote: I never used to drink Red Bull because I thought it had Toluene in it and not Taurine (I misheard obv). Toluene is an octane booster that found use in the Turbo-era Formula 1 cars that enabled them to produce 1000+ bhp. And also one of the Ts in TNT. |
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| Author: | sinister agent [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 0:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
It also masterminded the Sicilian mob for over two decades. I like red bull, it tastes quite nice. But I very rarely drink it for the taste, and at least part of the appeal is probably psychosomatic - I associate it now with feelings of massive relief, because 95% of the times I've used it, it's been the only thing that kept me from passing out and losing my job. I never hated it, though, as a lot of people seem to. The Irn Bru knock-off version is kind of nice, too. |
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| Author: | Tmuk [ Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bleugh - Red Bull Cola |
sinister agent wrote: The Irn Bru knock-off version is kind of nice, too. The what??! That sounds like it might be the best drink in the world! 
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