FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE

Posted on August 8, 2023 | Last updated January 31, 2025

FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE
FLYING POWER is a private brand energy drink series from the German supermarket chain ALDI.

This time, I'm reviewing the Australian-exclusive flavor, the 99.9% sugar-free version of the Guarana flavor, FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE.

With only 0.3g of sugar in a 250ml can, it's practically sugar-free. Let's see how the flavor differs from the full-sugar version, which is absolutely delicious. Let's dive in and give it a try.

FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE

Manufacturer	ALDI
Country of Origin	Austria
Price	1.29 AUD
Flavor	classic flavor
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.

Flavor of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE

Opening the can, the same tangy, classic flavor aroma as the full-sugar version of FLYING POWER GUARANA fills the air. Based on this scent, the taste should be similar to the full-sugar version. Let’s take a sip.
Flavor of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE
Upon tasting, the sweet and tangy fruity flavor from the classic style fills your mouth.

The sugar-free version has a slightly milder acidity compared to the full-sugar version of FLYING POWER GUARANA, likely due to the combination with artificial sweeteners.

Despite being almost sugar-free, the taste is remarkably close to the full-sugar version, with little to no unpleasant aftertaste from the artificial sweeteners, which is quite impressive.

It's rare to find a sugar-free product from a supermarket private label with such a well-balanced taste and minimal artificial sweetness.

Energy drinks in Australia are typically expensive, with popular brands like V Energy and others costing between 500 to 700 yen per can. FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE’s price of just 70 yen in the Australian market is a game-changer. The fact that it replicates the popular V original flavor, which was created as a guarana-based energy drink, and is available exclusively as an Australian flavor makes it clear why it’s been released as a limited edition there.

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE
It contains 78mg of caffeine, 500mg of taurine, and 250mg of guarana. Guarana is not found in other FLYING POWER series, making this flavor unique to FLYING POWER GUARANA.

Design of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE

The full-sugar version uses yellow-green and silver, while the sugar-free version features blue instead of silver.
Design of FLYING POWER GUARANA 99.9% SUGAR FREE
As a private label, the design is simple and doesn’t have an especially cool impression, but the cans in the Australian FLYING POWER series are matte-finished, giving them a less cheap appearance.

While the design and brand image may not be a priority, this guarana flavor is well-known in Australia, and it likely has its share of loyal repeat customers.