BARK Energy Drink

Posted on June 24, 2022 | Last updated February 2, 2025

BARK Energy Drink
The energy drink BARK, released on December 18, 2021, under Super Belc's private brand "Kurashi ni Belc," is a highly recommended option among easily accessible PB energy drinks. It offers a stable and classic flavor that stands out as one of the best in its category.

BARK Energy Drink

Manufacturer	Belc
Country of Origin	Japan
Price	98 JPY
Flavor	classic flavor
Total rating	★★★★☆

Features and recommendations for BARK Energy Drink

万人受けする安定の王道系フレーバー
口に残りすぎずすっきり飲める爽やかな飲み心地
1本98円、お手頃価格のベルクのPBエナジードリンク

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of BARK Energy Drink

Upon opening, there is a distinct scent of a classic flavor with a hint of perfume-like fragrance. The color is a relatively bright gold, which is quite beautiful.
BARK Energy Drink
When you take a sip, it has a sweet and sour classic flavor. My first impression is "It's just really good!" The balance between the sweet aroma and the sharp sourness is well-achieved, offering a stable and delicious taste.

It’s not too sweet, not too sour, and the chemical taste is subdued, making it a crowd-pleasing type. The aftertaste and lingering aroma are not overpowering, creating a perfect, refreshing drinking experience despite being a classic flavor.

It's a typical classic flavor closer to Red Bull, but it manages to strike a good balance between the taste, drinkability, artificial flavors, and refreshing feeling that are essential for an energy drink.

While it doesn’t have any standout flavor features, it’s just that PB energy drinks are known for their stable flavor and ingredients that are affordable, and BARK perfectly meets these expectations. For a PB energy drink, it’s highly rated and also stands out as a high-quality classic flavor.

Energy Ingredients of BARK Energy Drink

Energy Ingredients of BARK Energy Drink
It contains 100mg of caffeine and 417.5mg of arginine. This is a typical ingredient composition. The caffeine content is slightly higher than the standard amount.

If you enjoy the classic flavor and caffeine intake, and you're looking for a good energy drink, you might find yourself completely switching to BARK, which is priced much more affordably compared to major brands.

Design of BARK Energy Drink

Design of BARK Energy Drink
The logo with the word "BARK" looks slightly cheap, but the blue and silver color scheme is simple and nice.

Design of BARK Energy Drink
At the top of the can, the logo of BELL's original product line "Kurashi ni Belc" is displayed.

Design of BARK Energy Drink
On the back, there's a poetic text about BARK written in English. It might be a little confusing at first due to being in English, but it's quite a long passage, and the energy drink's cringeworthy poem is a rare feature for PB energy drinks.