BIG SHOCK Watermelon

Posted on December 30, 2015 | Last updated February 12, 2025

BIG SHOCK Watermelon
BIG SHOCK's new product for 2015, Watermelon. 2015 was the year when watermelon flavors were unexpectedly released by various energy drink brands worldwide. Among them, BIG SHOCK's watermelon flavor was particularly delicious and impressive.

BIG SHOCK Watermelon

Manufacturer	BIG SHOCK
Country of Origin	Czech Republic
Price	25 CZK
Flavor	Watermelon
Total rating	★★★☆☆

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.

BIG SHOCK Watermelon Flavor

When opening the can, there's a sweet, artificial candy-like scent that doesn't immediately scream watermelon. It's more like, "Well, if you say it's watermelon, maybe that's what it is."

BIG SHOCK Watermelon
When poured into a glass, the reddish tint and cloudiness resemble watermelon itself. You can definitely feel the watermelon vibe from the appearance.

The taste initially confuses me as to whether it’s actually watermelon, but the overall flavor of BIG SHOCK is so delicious that I keep drinking it. In short, it tastes very similar to a watermelon popsicle. But that doesn’t mean it tastes exactly like watermelon...

When I savor it more closely, there’s a refreshing sweetness that, to be honest, I’m not sure is really watermelon, but it’s the dominant flavor. The sweetness is solid and satisfying, but it’s not too rich, and it doesn’t linger, so you can enjoy both the satisfying taste and the refreshing sensation. It’s not overly light or bland, but well-balanced with a high level of flavor.

Regardless of whether it’s truly watermelon or not, it’s incredibly delicious, and I’d love to use this as a benchmark to compare and evaluate other brands' watermelon flavors.

Energy Ingredients of BIG SHOCK Watermelon

BIG SHOCK Watermelon
Contains 160mg of caffeine, 2000mg of taurine, and 40mg of guarana. Also includes 10% apple juice.

Design of BIG SHOCK Watermelon

In 2015, there was a global watermelon flavor boom across energy drink brands. Among them, BIG SHOCK Watermelon was the first to launch. It was surprising to see even a long-established energy drink brand from the Czech Republic jumping on the watermelon trend.

BIG SHOCK Watermelon
The design features the common yellow can of the BIG SHOCK series, with a watermelon cut in half placed in a meter-like design. It’s a humorous design typical of BIG SHOCK, and at the time, BIG SHOCK was definitely one of the energy drink brands riding the wave of excitement.