G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH
In September 2023, G FUEL released a Halloween collaboration product with "Friday the 13th" exclusively at GNC: the "G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH."
Although I searched for it during my trip to the U.S. for Halloween 2023, I couldn't find it... However, in 2024, I was able to purchase it when it was imported to Australia! Therefore, the price listed here is in AUD, not USD.
G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH
Manufacturer | G FUEL |
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Country of Origin | USA |
Price | 6.5 AUD |
Flavor | Pear |
Total rating | ★★★☆☆ |
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 G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH
When I opened the can, I couldn't really smell much... There was a faint citrus fruit aroma, but the scent was so weak that I couldn't quite imagine the flavor. Let's try drinking it.
Upon tasting it, the flavor was sweet and refreshing, like pear. There was almost no acidity, just a gentle sweetness and a clean mouthfeel, giving it the impression of a natural fruit-flavored water.
The lack of fragrance makes it difficult to discern the specific taste, which is a drawback. The gentle, refreshing sweetness is hard to describe, but if I had to, I'd say it's most like pear flavor.
G FUEL officially labels it as a "Citrus Fruit Punch Flavor," but the acidity is almost nonexistent, and the only taste is the mild sweetness, making it hard to consider it a citrus fruit punch flavor.
The aftertaste is almost nonexistent, and the light, sweet fruit flavor persists until the end.
Given the can design's bold imagery, I imagine many would be surprised by the mild taste, as it doesn't quite match the expectations set by the packaging.
Energy Ingredients of G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH
Design of G FUEL Friday the 13th HACK 'N' SLASH
The combination of red, black, and white creates a dark and eerie atmosphere, perfectly capturing the horror vibe of "Friday the 13th" and immediately communicating the horror movie theme.
The large Jason mask on the side of the can is an obvious and fitting design element, embodying the "Friday the 13th" world.
The right side of the can features icons that indicate "Zero Calories" and "140mg Caffeine," which aren't commonly seen in other G FUEL products.
This lower caffeine content might be aimed at making it more accessible and enjoyable for all ages.
On the back of the can, there are no "Friday the 13th"-specific designs, just efficiency icons. The icons have been redesigned, and each function is now also listed with text.
At the top of the can, the label reads "KILLER FOCUS," which is a fun touch given the horror movie collaboration.
Here are the three G FUEL Halloween series flavors. Since each was sold at different stores, it was quite a challenge to collect them all due to their limited availability.
I stayed in the U.S. for an extended period during Halloween 2023 but couldn't find a single can. Despite traveling to various regions of the U.S. afterwards, I still couldn't get my hands on it.
In 2024, when I traveled to Australia, I was lucky enough to find all three flavors at a supplement shop!
I had known for a few years that supplement shops in Australia import and sell American energy drinks and supplements, so I had a feeling I might find it there. It turned out to be true, and I was lucky to find stock even though it had been over a year since the release.
It's safe to say that finding it still on the shelf after all that time was a stroke of luck.
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