Phantom drinks review: X-Zero energy drinks and Mustanaamio Maku Brewing & Pyynikin Brewing beer
- Mikael Lyck
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
I am back and reviewing some special drinks that have been released in Sweden and Finland recently! First up we have the X-Zero energy drinks, and then I have dusted off some cans of beer from Maku Brewing & Pyynikin Brewing.
It must be noted that I accidentally did not notice the beers were out of date until after reviewing the beer. Did it affect the taste?
X-Zero Sweden's Fantomen energy drinks
Each container comes with 100 servings and costs €32,90 ($55AUD, $40AUD, 3,800 INR). However, it is worth noting that they do not ship to Australia and the USA. You will need to buy your stash from a Swedish fan.
Note, at the time of reviewing, I did not have the melon lemonade flavour. My favourite flavour is the tropical ice. The drinks do taste best with ice, and be careful you measure carefully, as in one sample I added too much. My favourite flavour of these two is the jungle burst flavour.
Melon Lemonade
The taste is fresh, sweet and incredibly easy to drink, with a perfect combination of the soft sweetness of ripe melon and the invigorating citrus character of lemonade.
Jungle Burst
The flavor is fresh, sweet, and easy to drink with notes of tropical fruit and papaya, without being heavy. Mix it ice-cold with lots of ice, and you have a real summer taste and one of our best energy flavors to date.
Tropical Ice
The Phantom Tropical Ice combines smooth tropical inspiration with a cool, frost-infused sensation for a taste experience that is both vibrant and unforgettable. Expect layered fruity tones balanced by an ultra-cool finish that keeps things fresh from start to finish.
Finland's Mustanaamio Maku Brewing (golden ale) & Pyynikin Brewing (larger) beers
It must be noted that I accidentally did not notice the beers were out of date until after reviewing the beer. Did it affect the taste? Maybe... You can still buy the golden ale on Maku Brewing's website. Pyynikin Brewing still has a page on their website for more information. However, it is worth noting that they do not ship to Australia and the USA. You will need to buy your stash from a Swedish fan.
It is interesting different brewers had the license near the same time. You can buy these beers at grocery shops in Finland.
Maku Brewing
The company details the beer with an alcohol level of 4.5% and it is a very simple and straight-line, golden-yellow, surface-yeast beer. A balanced amount of mild sweetness in the light malt and the light citrusiness. Crispy, dry, and very strong drinkable! At RateBeer.com, it has been given a 3.1 rating out of 5.
This drink didn't have as much flavour as other golden ales. That could be because of the energy drink's aftertaste or it being out of date.
Pyynkin Brewing
Most people I know in Sweden drink a larger. It is worth noting this is a blonde or light larger than what I am used to. It is still drinkable.
If there are any Swedish fans out there that are wanting to sell empty (or full) cans of the beers and/or packs of the energy drinks for collectors overseas who want to add them to their collections, please let us know. We can then inform the collectors who have made room to put them in their skull caves.
Stay hydrated everyone!
