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DAEMON
DAEMON (デーモン) is an energy drink from Asied, introduced in vending machines under their own private brand. It follows the release of previous Asied energy drinks like Boost Up and Red Power, which debuted during the first energy drink boom.
With ingredients like bilberry, rich in anthocyanins, it's marketed as an energy drink that helps support eye health... but in reality, it's a high-caffeine energy drink that ranks among the top for caffeine content in Japan. Learn more about the top domestic energy drinks here.
DAEMON
| Manufacturer | Aseed |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Price | 200 JPY |
| Flavor | Blueberry、Chemicals |
| Total rating | ★★☆☆☆ |
Features and recommendations for DAEMON
- 国内最強、カフェイン220mg配合の悪魔的エナジードリンク
- 人工的でケミカル感のあるブルーベリーガム味
- 目に優しいアントシアニンを含むビルベリー配合
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 Sweet and Sour Chemical Blueberry Gum
I was momentarily shocked by the deep, dark purple color when it poured into the glass. I didn’t expect it to be so intense. The aroma is somewhat chemical, like an artificial sugary candy with a fizzy feel.
When tasted, the sweet and sour blueberry flavor spreads with a strong artificial scent, reminiscent of blueberry gum. Combined with the intense color, this is a perfect flavor for those who seek a "chemical" taste in their energy drinks. The blueberry gum flavor is quite strong.
Even with ice, the flavor remains dense. The strong artificial scent doesn’t add any refreshing qualities, but enhances the chemical vibe.
There’s no fruity taste, so if you were expecting a fruitier energy drink, which is becoming more common in Japan, you might find this one difficult to enjoy.
Energy Ingredients of DAEMON
It contains 220mg of caffeine, 575mg of arginine, guarana, and ginseng (Korean ginseng). Despite the 500ml size, it packs a hefty 220mg of caffeine, which is among the highest in Japan as of March 2022! Drinking two cans will exceed your daily recommended caffeine intake, so be cautious.
While the caffeine impact is significant, DAEMON also includes bilberry extract, which contains five times the anthocyanins of blueberries (exact dosage unknown).
It’s marketed as an energy drink for those who strain their eyes from using PCs, smartphones, or gaming... but honestly, the high caffeine content is more noteworthy than the bilberry extract, which has an uncertain dosage. It's surprising that the focus is on bilberry extract considering its lesser prominence compared to the caffeine.
Design of DAEMON
The cracked ground or wall design with the DAEMON eyes staring out is intensely "cringe-worthy" and almost too much. The bluish eyes likely represent the bilberry and anthocyanin theme.
The slogan "Capture the moment" and the ingredient text are presented in a way that feels overly flashy, giving off an early-era energy drink vibe.
The emphasis on the bilberry extract, with no specific dosage information, is curious—especially with the 220mg of caffeine per can. It leaves you wondering why this particular detail is so understated.
According to ASEED’s official information, DAEMON is named after a Greek guardian spirit, symbolizing a wish to support the health of those working hard in the digital age. It’s fun to think it might also be a reference to UNIX’s background process, "daemon," as a metaphor for digital support.
Energy Drink-kun's Personal Rating
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- Aroma
- Weight
- Freshness
- Munchiness
Everyone's DAEMON taste and ingredient opinions and ratings
★★★★★
様々なエナジードリンクを飲んで来ましたがこれ程成分内容や量やカフェインの効き目などが良く、長期的に飲んでも飽きのこない味に出会えたのはモンスターエナジー以来の衝撃です。味はレッドブルに非常に似ています。1度飲んで損はありません。そして200円でこの量と成分内容であれば完全にレッドブルの上位互換でありモンスターエナジーの代替品に十分になりうる非常に優秀で稀有な存在です。現在は朝仕事に行く前などに飲んでいますが効き目が抜群で最高です。
★
エナジードリンク特有の気分が良いとは言えない後味がビルベリーと混ざって口の中に長い間残る。
自販機で100円だったから買ったけど多分もう飲まない
★
昔部活帰りにたまたま見つけて、珍しさもあって飲んでみたけど、
ブルーベリーの風味を感じてもそれ以上にケミカルさがやばかったですね...w
好みが分かれそうな味です。でも成分量、種類は確かにヤバいです。効き目重視の時は選択肢に入ってきそうですね〜。
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