Gym Weed Hemp Extract Energy Drink Review

 

So recently I saw a new energy drink on Instagram called Gym Weed, and being a stoner the name and branding immediately caught my eye. Upon digging in a bit further and checking out their website I learned that Gym Weed is made by MuscleMilk, the maker of those ready to drink protein shakes, something I used to drink back in the day and really enjoyed so I figured I'd give them a try. On the GymWeed.Com website they offer a 3 Can Sampler pack which includes one can of each flavor for just $10.99 so I decided to put in an order and give them a try. The three flavors they send out are unique flavors I haven't tried in other energy drinks and they included Tropical Berry, Stone Fruit, and Pear Pineapple. 

Before we get into the actual review let's dive a bit further into the actual product. So Gym Weed is a lightly carbonated energy drink that features 200mg of natural caffeine from Green Tea which provides a nice clean smooth energy. It also has 20mg of Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract, 125mg of Lion's Mane for mental focus, and 200mg of L-Theanine to mellow you out along with the CBD, all of this along with Electrolytes for hydration and B Vitamins to support energy. There's a lot of people out there who believe you shouldn't drink carbonated beverages before a workout so it's nice that this beverage is only lightly carbonated. It's also worth adding that Gym Weed is Vegan, and contains zero sugar, no artificial flavors, and only 10 calories per can. 

A couple observations about the ingredients. I'm a big fan of natural caffeine over caffeine anhydrous so love that it has natural caffeine. As far as the L-Theanine and Lion's Mane a lot of energy drinks tout ingredients like CoQ10, Creatine or BCAAs in their marketing but the beverages contain such low amounts it's negligible, Gym Weed is actually dosed pretty well with the L-Theanine and Lion's Mane.

Gym Weed Energy Drink Product Review

So first and foremost let's talk effects before we talk flavor. Gym Weed contains 200mg of natural caffeine which in my opinion is just the right amount of caffeine, personally I find the Bang and Monster Energy drinks to be a tad bit too much. The effects from either the CBD and/or L-Theanine are definitely noticeable, you feel a nice relaxed feeling, you feel the tension leave your shoulders and a sense of relaxation. My friend said his eyes felt a bit heavy and he felt very mellow, though I can't say that I had that effect. This was a bit surprising to me as well as this buddy of mine is a guy who smokes weed daily. 

Gym Weed Flavors Reviewed

Gym Weed Pear Pineapple Flavor Review

The Pear Pineapple flavor was my personal favorite. One thing I really like about these drinks is that they aren't clear like most energy drinks, there seems to be some actual fruit or fruit juice in the mix. The flavor is much more natural than most energy drinks with no chemical taste, this is something I notice about energy drinks with a few calories, even if it's only 10 or 20 calories, energy drinks with calories tend to taste much better than zero calorie energy drinks. This flavor reminded me slightly of the Joe Rogan Kill Cliff CBD Energy Drink but without the spice at the end. Pineapple is the dominant flavor and it's a very natural pineapple flavor. The pineapple flavor is tart tangy and sweet and it finishes off with just a hint of pear. 

Gym Weed Stone Fruit Flavor Review

So I was initially confused by what a Stone Fruit was, however after a bit of Googling I learned stone fruits include any fruit with a pit so this can be peaches, nectarines, cherries and plumbs. I really enjoyed this flavor and I think this was the most flavorful of all three as well as the sweetest of all three. I want to say this flavor is some combination of various stone fruits but most notably was peach with maybe a hint of nectarine.

Gym Weed Tropical Berry Flavor Review

The Tropical Berry flavor was good but was my least favorite among the three, oddly enough this was my friends favorite among the three. I had a hard time nailing down the flavor but it seems to be a mixed berry type flavor with a hint of a pina colada type flavor but was unsure to tell if that was a pineapple or coconut flavor mixed in there. 

Wrapping Up

Overall I was a HUGE fan of Gym Weed Energy Drinks. Loved the fact there was natural caffeine, loved the light carbonation and the natural taste, as well as the unique flavors. Many energy drinks either taste artificial or like chemicals or are syrupy, not at all the case with Gym Weed, this was one of the best and most natural energy drinks I've had in a long time. This is a newer brand so at least at this time you're probably unlikely to see this at your local gas station or grocery store, though you may luck out and find it at your local natural food store or supplement shop. You can also order online at GymWeed.Com where you can grab a 3 can sample pack for $10.99 or a 12 pack of a specific flavor for just $41.88.