MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE

Posted on August 30, 2018 | Last updated February 14, 2025

MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE
The new MAXX Monster series release from 2018, the Eclipse.

The MAXX series is the successor to the Extra Strength series, and Eclipse was introduced as a new flavor. This design on a 355ml can is just too amazing (*´艸｀*)

MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.29 USD
Flavor	Grape
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 MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE

The can design and the product name Eclipse—this definitely builds anticipation (*´艸｀*).
When you open it, you get a strong grape scent. The characteristic carbonation is almost nonexistent, and it fades quickly like regular soda.

MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE
When poured into a glass, the color retains a surprisingly bright purple, somewhat similar to Monster's Ultra Violet.

Drinking it, as expected, you first taste the acidity of the grape, followed by a smooth, mellow fruitiness that spreads across your palate.

The acidity you first feel gradually balances out with the sweetness and aroma, settling nicely. The smooth mouthfeel from the nitrogen-infused nitrous technology and the pleasant aftertaste without any unpleasant residue enhance the experience, leaving behind the strong grape fragrance. It's a very satisfying and flavorful grape drink (●´ω｀●).

MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE: A Luxurious Flavor to Fully Enjoy the Umami

By the way, I think MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE tastes even better when it's slightly chilled rather than ice-cold. It brings out the unique umami of MAXX even more. If you want to drink it over ice, the Ultra Violet might be a better option.

The beauty of MAXX's deliciousness is that it's not just a rich flavor; it's the distinctive umami from the Nitrous Technology combined with the refreshing, fruity goodness of grape. Overall, it's definitely a high-level product. The only downside is that the 355ml size feels too small (^_^;).

Energy Ingredients of MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE

Contains 180mg of caffeine, taurine, ginseng, carnitine, and inositol. Since I often drink more than two cans a day, 180mg of caffeine feels a bit much for me.

The energy blend isn't listed, so I won't include it in the ingredient list, but if it's still the same as before, it likely includes 2000mg of taurine, with no significant changes here.

Design of MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE

The MAXX series followed the Extra Strength series, and features a mysterious, intense mist in the background with a diagonal Monster logo. The product name also sticks to that "cringe-worthy" style, which is great (*´艸｀*).

When MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE was first released, a version with a different design, called "MAXX MONSTER," was circulated in some regions.

This is sometimes called a "pre-release" by some collectors outside the U.S., but as those familiar with American distribution know, the correct understanding is that it was actually sold in certain regions. It was distributed in several states, such as the American Midwest and Hawaii. Later, the design was unified with MONSTER ENERGY MAXX ECLIPSE.