MONSTER ENERGY ULTRA GOLD

Posted on May 8, 2021 | Last updated February 4, 2025

This is the MONSTER ENERGY ULTRA GOLD, released in 2021 in the U.S. It later became a staple product sold worldwide. What kind of flavor do you imagine from this golden can? Let’s try it out right away.

MONSTER ENERGY ULTRA GOLD

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.39 USD
Flavor	Pineapple
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 ULTRA GOLD

When you open the can, a sweet pineapple fragrance fills the air. It’s quite a strong scent! How well can a zero-sugar drink capture the deliciousness of pineapple flavor? Let’s find out!
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As you take a sip, the light sweetness and the distinctive tang of pineapple hit you, creating a refreshing pineapple flavor.

Since it’s sugar-free and contains no juice, it’s smooth on the palate with no lingering aftertaste, and you can enjoy the pineapple aroma while drinking it down easily. The 473ml can just keeps disappearing...

Although it doesn’t replicate the texture of real pineapple or the richness of the fruit, the refreshing pineapple flavor is still quite pleasant. You barely notice the taste of artificial sweeteners, and for a zero-sugar drink, this one is high quality.

As mentioned earlier, while it’s delicious, it lacks the texture and depth of actual pineapple, so if you add ice, the flavor might lose its impact too much.
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Personally, I think the best way to enjoy ULTRA GOLD is chilled. Of course, it’s still enjoyable at room temperature too, but it’s definitely better cold.

Energy Ingredients of MONSTER ENERGY ULTRA GOLD

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It contains 150mg of caffeine, taurine, ginseng, and carnitine. With zero sugar and only 10kcal, it’s guilt-free to drink!

Design of MONSTER ENERGY ULTRA GOLD

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The textured gold surface gives it a premium feel.

But what’s up with the black geometric design? It seems like a bit of a shortcut, as it’s just mirrored on both sides, which gives it a slightly lazy vibe. Compared to the gold color and textured surface that exude luxury, the design feels a bit cheap.
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According to the poem on the back, the drink is inspired by ambrosia (the food of the gods) and nectar (the drink of the gods) from ancient Greek mythology, and ULTRA GOLD is based on this mythical drink. So, it seems this linear design is supposed to represent ancient geometric patterns.

Still, there could have been a more sophisticated design. Instead of the black print, I would’ve preferred a mirror-silver finish, like the other Ultra series, with beautiful patterns engraved.