FLYING POWER TROPIC

Posted on August 9, 2023 | Last updated January 31, 2025

Review of FLYING POWER TROPIC, a tropical fruit-flavored energy drink from the German supermarket chain ALDI's private brand, FLYING POWER.

This flavor is available globally, so you can find it in ALDI stores across various European countries. In this review, I'll be tasting the FLYING POWER TROPIC manufactured in Austria and sold in Australia.

FLYING POWER TROPIC

Manufacturer	ALDI
Country of Origin	Austria
Price	1.29 AUD
Flavor	Orange、Tropical citrus、Pineapple、Citrus fruit
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 TROPIC

Upon opening the can, a slightly artificial orange-like scent wafts out. The aroma isn't particularly strong, and it's hard to imagine what kind of fruit flavor it might be, as it lacks any distinct characteristics. Let's take a sip.
Flavor of FLYING POWER TROPIC
When I take a sip, the flavor is mildly sweet with a strong tanginess, resembling orange, pineapple, and papaya, but wrapped in an artificial taste that lacks depth. It's a tropical fruit flavor that feels somewhat empty, lacking the richness of natural fruit flavors.

There is no fresh fruitiness, and the artificial taste dominates, making it hard to enjoy the distinct flavors and aromas of each fruit.

I thought adding ice might help mellow out the artificial aftertaste, but while the odd taste becomes slightly less pronounced, the sweetness, richness, and aroma are still lacking. This is quite different from a typical tropical fruit flavor.
Flavor of FLYING POWER TROPIC
The taste is somewhat similar to the Red Bull Yellow Edition, but you can think of FLYING POWER TROPIC as a version with the richness and fruitiness removed.

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER TROPIC

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER TROPIC
Contains 80mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine. This is a standard amount for a 250ml can.

Design of FLYING POWER TROPIC

Design of FLYING POWER TROPIC
The can has a matte finish, with a beautiful combination of silver, black, and yellow.

The Australian FLYING POWER series changes the logo color to match the main color associated with each flavor. This color combination, along with the matte texture, gives a calm and refined impression, making it feel more premium than a typical low-cost energy drink, which is a nice touch.