View Full Version : The Official Real Gains "Beta Testing" Thread
Universal Rep
06-11-07, 4:19 pm
For all the members who were fortunate enough to score some new prototype flavors, post your comments and insights here for the rest of us. Remember, you cannot talk about specific flavors or mention them in any way. You should talk only in terms of Sample "A" and "B". Thanks fellas.
BigDaddy21
06-11-07, 4:31 pm
Yea UREP bein in Jersey is a plus baby! ...Just had some A, later on tonight after dinner im throwing down some B. So far very good. one thing i may do is maybe do a combination
ironshaolin
06-11-07, 4:52 pm
I haven't yet gotten my samples, I hope they arive soon so I can start spitting my reasons.
Universal Rep
06-11-07, 4:59 pm
Yea UREP bein in Jersey is a plus baby! ...Just had some A, later on tonight after dinner im throwing down some B. So far very good. one thing i may do is maybe do a combination
Glad to hear ya got it quick. Yeah, you can mix it if you like--just make sure before you do, you get a real good sense of each. The main purpose of this Beta Test is to see which flavor you prefer and why.
I just got mine today. I'll try out some B first tonight cuz it seems a little more appealing to me. Then in the morning I'll give A a shot.
(when typing this i almost gave out the flavors instead of A and B...hehe it's hard to remember)
CAPO190
06-11-07, 11:49 pm
I just tried out B tonight. It was PHENOMENAL
ironshaolin
06-11-07, 11:50 pm
just got the samples today. HORRAY! I like how the jugs are convieniently labeled, "A" and "B". I'll probably use A as my bedtime shake tonight, let you know tomorrow what I think.
musclealchemist
06-11-07, 11:53 pm
i havent gotten mine in yet, im waiting patiently though!!
I'm not a tester but i say make both A and B sense everyone says they both taste good. Heres hoping its choco mint. Sorry got side tracked.
ironshaolin
06-12-07, 1:23 am
Alright, just had my first taste test. I mixed some of "A" in a shaker with milk, and I gotta say it ruled. In the shaker it didn't get completely mixed like in a blender, but it was great. My next test of A I'll mix in some berries, oats, and natty peanutbutter to see how that is. The first test of both have to be just them alone, but the rest I'll mix with different things to really gauge which can be the best. So far:
Flavor A: thumbs up
stumblin54
06-12-07, 1:31 am
i havent gotten mine in yet, im waiting patiently though!!
Ditto.
Stumblin
The_Dude
06-12-07, 9:41 am
i havent gotten mine in yet, im waiting patiently though!!
I as well brother.
can i still order some samples?
The_Dude
06-12-07, 9:50 am
can i still order some samples?
This was a contest and they chose several of us to beta test. Unfortunatley they are not samples but tubs of the new flavors, Proto-A and Proto-B.
Universal Rep
06-12-07, 10:04 am
Alright, just had my first taste test. I mixed some of "A" in a shaker with milk, and I gotta say it ruled. In the shaker it didn't get completely mixed like in a blender, but it was great. My next test of A I'll mix in some berries, oats, and natty peanutbutter to see how that is. The first test of both have to be just them alone, but the rest I'll mix with different things to really gauge which can be the best. So far:
Flavor A: thumbs up
Before you add all the mixings, make sure you get a good sense of the flavor, alone. All those ingredients will change the flavor profile bro. Thanks.
ironshaolin
06-12-07, 10:57 am
U-rep, don't worry. We got about 5 servings of each, so I'll taste it in milk, in water, then plain for the 3rd to verify, then I'll begin seeing how it mixes.
Universal Rep
06-12-07, 11:27 am
U-rep, don't worry. We got about 5 servings of each, so I'll taste it in milk, in water, then plain for the 3rd to verify, then I'll begin seeing how it mixes.
Sounds awesome I... Water, milk--interested to see how each prototype works with these.
Segansational
06-12-07, 11:53 am
Alright, just had my first taste test. I mixed some of "A" in a shaker with milk, and I gotta say it ruled. In the shaker it didn't get completely mixed like in a blender, but it was great. My next test of A I'll mix in some berries, oats, and natty peanutbutter to see how that is. The first test of both have to be just them alone, but the rest I'll mix with different things to really gauge which can be the best. So far:
Flavor A: thumbs up
First off, subbed! Second, so we're not going to be able to hear what flavors the samples are until after testing is finished? And third, since I'm not a tester, I'm going to speculate that A is a peanut butter flavor based on what Iron is throwing in there.
Universal Rep
06-12-07, 11:56 am
First off, subbed! Second, so we're not going to be able to hear what flavors the samples are until after testing is finished? And third, since I'm not a tester, I'm going to speculate that A is a peanut butter flavor based on what Iron is throwing in there.
Not sure, but probably not right away... You can speculate all you want in this thread S... It'll keep things interesting, haha...
ironshaolin
06-12-07, 12:12 pm
speculate, speculate. Its actually butter flavored. Just kidding, but the reason I plan on mixing stuff in, I usually always throw that stuff in. My mid-day shake usually consists of frozen berries, peanut butter, oats, milk, and real gains so I need to see how these prototypes stack up with my usual mix. Some flavors I've had taste ok alone, but when you start adding stuff don't taste as good. I just mixed up some of "B" in a shaker and threw it in my cooler to take along to work today. I'll post later how delicious it is.
MetalAsh12
06-12-07, 2:31 pm
Just had my first serving of product 'A.' It's taste was alright; you certainly didn't forget you were drinking a supplement shake if you know what I mean.
There was a small hint of chalkiness as well. Was able to down the shake in about 5 minutes.
dominatetheiron
06-12-07, 2:46 pm
my mom just called me at work was like are you expecting a package? i was like no who is it from ? universal labratories i almost jumped over my fucking cubicle i am so excited and rdy to try this shit i cant say thanks enough.
BigDaddy21
06-12-07, 3:18 pm
Just packed my shake for after Bfast meal for graduation practice. I mixed up some B with milk in a blender, and it was smooth and delicious lol. went down like a dream. i like how your thinkin Ironshaolin, i might do some mixes myself and some tests. but im savin my final test for the last serving, A+B. so far so goooood
Segansational
06-12-07, 3:31 pm
speculate, speculate. Its actually butter flavored. Just kidding, but the reason I plan on mixing stuff in, I usually always throw that stuff in. My mid-day shake usually consists of frozen berries, peanut butter, oats, milk, and real gains so I need to see how these prototypes stack up with my usual mix.
Just figuring that with the choices people were asking for the most, PB seemed to work the best with what you planned on throwing in there. Chocolate mint just doesn't seem like a likely combo with berries!
Keep up the updates fellas!
fultz2400
06-12-07, 6:05 pm
just had some A it was boss,, wondering weather or not its one of those flavors i will git sick of after having it a few times, i guess thats why theres 5 servings of it. ill keep you posted. look out for B
Enjoying some Prototype A at the moment. I know someone had mentioned it before but it didn't mix extremely well in the shaker, but again this more about the taste. As for the taste, once I shook the shit out of it to get it a little smoother A tasted great. I'm going to try Prototype B later on this evening, I'll report back.
This shake was 1 serving of A in 20oz. cold water.
ironshaolin
06-12-07, 10:11 pm
wow the tuna flavored one is awsome. Wait, I wasn't supposed to leak the flavors!....just kidding, it isn't tuna but I bet everyone's getting ants in the pants just waiting to hear all about it.
Well, I had some of "B" flavor today, mixed in milk and to be honest, I was skeptical. I'm not a real big fan of things with this flavor, so I wasn't sure how I was gonna like it. I went with it anyway, in the spirit of testing and gotta say, it blew my mind. Smooth, creamy, delicious.
Hey U-rep, are we gonna have to decide which flavor we like better? to be honest, I thought I was sold on "A" but after tasting "B" I think this is a hard toss up. Thank god we got a couple servings so I can go back and compare. I'll have to test it in water to get the nitty gritty flavor, milk can make anything taste good. Then maybe a comparison with other stuff mixed in, and I'll finish off with a final sample of each in milk to make my final decision which one is better.
dominatetheiron
06-13-07, 9:38 am
first off across the board i love both a and b but i do have a preference.
when i first read the flavors it was like universal read my mind especially in the case of A. B seemed like a pretty decent flavor choice but i wasn't overly enthusiastic about it.
I mixed both flavors in a blender just with ice and water.
Sample A
i blended up sample A. it was very smooth and had great consistency usually when i mix things up they have a great deal of bubbles and make me a little gaseous but this stuff on the other had did not do that. it was very easy to drink i put the whole serving down the hatch in about 30 seconds. the after taste was exactly the flavor that it was supposed to taste like and was quite enjoyable. i loved sample A would love to buy a huge tub of that shit today. good job on this one guys.
Sample B
First and foremost when i read the flavor of sample b i was skeptical it was either going to taste great or like total shit. i had it this morning. I blended it up again it wasn't filled with bubbles and shit which made it easy to drink. it had a smooth taste that wasn't overly strong. it tasted very good to me. again it was easy to drink downed the serving in less than a minute. the only thing is on the way to work i had a slightly chalky taste in my mouth but it was soon gone when i took a few sips of water.
i feel that this was a great success for the company and both samples were quality product which we all have to come to expect from the universal company im happy to say i just ordered a new supp stack and i am proud to say that it is all universal products and i have no plans of deviating from the companies products. if you want no bullshit supps stick with the U.
dominatetheiron out
The_Dude
06-13-07, 10:27 am
Damn! I hope I get my samples today. I'm anxious to know what flavors they are and most of all, how they taste.
ironshaolin
06-13-07, 1:03 pm
Just had another serving of "A". It is delicious, but here's my thoughts. Initially when I took them out and saw the flavors, I thought my vote was gonna go for A hands down, and I didn't really even wanna try B. Now that I've had a few servings of each, I think I'm leaning more towards B. Its delicious. I can share more about why I feel this way, but not till after its released because I might give away the flavor through my description. All I can say is that they both taste great, but if Universal was only gonna release one, I'd say release B.
The_Dude
06-13-07, 11:01 pm
I received my shipment today. Thank you URep and Thank you Universal. I took a good wiff of "A" and it smelled ok. Now, when I opened "B", I knew that this is the one that I will enjoy. So, I just downed me a serving of "A" and it was ok. I threw it in my shaker with 10oz 1% milk and shook it for about a good minute, minute and a half. It didn't break up that well but well enough to taste and savor it. It's different from other shakes that I've had. I normally get gassy, if that's how you spell it, but it's still too early to say. Tomorrow, I will try "B" and I will post my thoughts about it.
dominatetheiron
06-13-07, 11:51 pm
Just had another serving of "A". It is delicious, but here's my thoughts. Initially when I took them out and saw the flavors, I thought my vote was gonna go for A hands down, and I didn't really even wanna try B. Now that I've had a few servings of each, I think I'm leaning more towards B. Its delicious. I can share more about why I feel this way, but not till after its released because I might give away the flavor through my description. All I can say is that they both taste great, but if Universal was only gonna release one, I'd say release B.
B all the way
why do you guys prefer b so much? i think A is the best bet. i like the flavor, i feel it mixes slightly better, and that it doesnt leave a weird after taste. i expiranced slight gas with B and a very chalky taste that stuck with me for a while during my day. please universal go with A.
Ricky P
06-14-07, 12:00 am
why do you guys prefer b so much? i think A is the best bet. i like the flavor, i feel it mixes slightly better, and that it doesnt leave a weird after taste. i expiranced slight gas with B and a very chalky taste that stuck with me for a while during my day. please universal go with A.
Eh, it's early yet... Let's see some more posts - I'm about to try some B right now. Myself, like a couple other have already stated, am pretty skeptical right now, so we'll see what happens. I've never thought about using a flavor like this with my protein shakes... But hey, I've got an open mind for anything. I'm definitely going to "give it it's day in court."
Ricky P
06-14-07, 12:21 am
Method of mixture: Blender
8-10oz. Skim Milk
1 Serving Prototype B
Little surprised there were chunks at the bottom of the blender. When I shake it, I expect that, but not in the blender.
Normally I use water, but before bed I like to use milk because of the casein content it contains.. I didn't really enjoy the taste to be honest. The aftertaste is actually better than the actual taste in my opinion. Again, I don't think this flavor is generally a popular flavor to begin with.. I've never used the flavor in any other protein before.. It does taste like the flavor should taste, I do taste the "chalkiness" also though. To me, it's not very appetizing.
dominatetheiron - I feel what you're saying now. I'm on your side of that arguement.
Sir J-Werk
06-14-07, 12:26 am
Just got home from work.... Box sittin' on the bed.... open it up.... A & B sittin' pretty.... Perhaps it's time to wake everyone up and celebrate to the sound of the blender!
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
Ricky P
06-14-07, 12:27 am
Haha, that a boy Werk! Glad to see you're a part of the testing process also.
i should have mine up on saturday/sunday. ill sit down and try em both different ways.... thats alot of weight iner in a day, haha
Segansational
06-14-07, 9:55 am
I've never thought about using a flavor like this with my protein shakes... But hey, I've got an open mind for anything. I'm definitely going to "give it it's day in court."
Now I'm rather interested to know what the flavors are!
Perhaps at the end of the testing there should be a poll for everyone to vote on the flavor they like best? I don't know if the FORVM has that feature or not, but it'd make it easier to tally.
dominatetheiron
06-14-07, 9:58 am
dominatetheiron - I feel what you're saying now. I'm on your side of that arguement.
dont get me wrong sample b tastes like the flavor it should but i just think that A is the best bet and is superior.
The_Dude
06-14-07, 2:07 pm
I just took my first serving of "B" and I was very impressed. "B" has been my favorite flavor with other protein shakes and this is not bad at all. I threw it in a blender this morning before I left, added 10oz of 1% milk. Took it to work with me and threw it in the fridge. I saw that it had settled a bit when I went to chug it, so I shook it up a bit. There is no chalky taste afterwards as other's have stated.
I liked it so much that I added a bit of water to what was left and held the shaker over my mouth until I had every single drop. On the next taste test, I will use water instead and post my thoughts about it.
Ok...just recieved A and B tubs....will start lunch today...will do 2 servings a day...lunch and post WO for strarters.....I have not taken any powdered Protien for 2 weeks now......so this will get to me pretty quick. Im taking at this time..
AM...Pak....Strom with gatoraid powder..."big Ants drink"
Pm....Pump pre WO...along with Storm/Shock/Glutimine/aminos/Creatine mixed in with gatoraid powder.......
pre bedtime.....storm by itself....
So...I will be adding the A and B atomic powders to the diet here starting today....and why did they come with the "radio active" warning sign on the box....JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!
dont get me wrong sample b tastes like the flavor it should but i just think that A is the best bet and is superior.
.. It does taste like the flavor should taste, I do taste the "chalkiness" also though.
I understand, I feel the same way as of right now. I'm still going to get through the five servings of each and at the end I'll have my decision. As of right now I'd say A has my vote..
Sir J-Werk
06-14-07, 5:00 pm
Alright, Product A, post-w/o....
Used my handy blender.... I don't have a shaker and I am not going to fight a spoon.... Used water.... Note: add ice cubes.... It's a bit "blah" when using water straight out of the tap.... Took a little bit to get use to it.... It was much easier going down cold.... Taste was decent.... after taste was the savior.... Next round will be tonight but with milk....
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
Quick update in regards to the amount of liquid to mix the prototypes with-- both A and B should be mixed with 12 oz. of water or milk.
fultz2400
06-14-07, 5:52 pm
i will admit that i was dreading trying the B flavor. it smelled aweful and i didnt think it was a good idea in the first place. i had it and it was delicious. i thought maybe it just tasted good because i was expecting the worst, but i had another serving today and its the real deal. so far i have B ahead of A
tried A this morning and it was delicious. Havent tried B tonite but i will report back....i dont know if im too excited about it but ill give it a shot! so far A is takin the cake in scent and taste.
Sir J-Werk
06-15-07, 2:05 am
Product A @ Bedtime w/ milk (12oz.)
Much better.... Using milk made the taste of the product fuller and greatly improved.... Blended perfectly.... Not as watered down. (no pun intended.) ... More of a "shake" feel to the drink. Drank this down quicker than the a.m version.... Very little left over at the bottom....
So far I would say that milk is the key to this product flavor.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
The_Dude
06-15-07, 10:02 am
This is my second time tasting proto "A". This time I threw it in a blender, as opposed to shaking it up in the shaker, with 10oz of fat free milk (dont ask, it's what the wife bought last night) . It tasted a bit better than the first time tasting it. It did, however, leave an after taste that I am still burping. The key to these shakes are the blender, IMHO. I blended proto "B" for my post WO shake. Of course I used 10oz fat free milk. I'm gonna have to try one of these with just water, or maybe even some half and half, as mentioned on a thread around here somewhere.
dominatetheiron
06-15-07, 12:20 pm
I have tried A and B just about every way imaginable.
blended, shaken, water, milk, ice, half and half, heavy whipping cream, oats, and others.
A and B are both really great flavors. i feel its important to put them both in milk it enriches the flavor slightly but both are just fine in water. i prefer flavor A to flavor B. flavor a has a better taste, went down smoother and no chalky after taste. having that said i have a few things to say about experimenting with these flavors.
expeirmenting with these two flavors (im almost out) i find that A is the better flavor. i cant list the things i added because it may hint at the flavor and i dont want to get into trouble but i felt that i could add many more things to A to manipulate the tast in a positive manner and make it heartier at the same time. there was only one real obvious addition to flavor b and then that was about all one could do to make it better. i think A will market and sell better go with A bro.
The_Dude
06-15-07, 12:46 pm
Just chugged some proto "B". No nasty after taste and it still tastes great. I still dig this flavor over "A" even though "A" tasted better this morning than the first time I drank it. I just used 10oz of fat free milk and nothing extra. It's also a good temp fill since I was hungry and now I'm not. But I'm always hungry after a nice productive workout.
Sir J-Werk
06-15-07, 4:58 pm
Product A; Test 3 w/ milk (12oz)
Kept it simple, same as last night.... Used as an "inbetween means" shake rather than PWO.... I have to agree with a few of the Brothers that milk is key in achieving good taste for this product.... Tonight I will add Oats only with milk.... Tomorrow Oats only with water.... Then Product B gets to step up.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
fultz2400
06-15-07, 7:12 pm
after multiple servings i am going to have to go with B, A seems like i will get sick of it every day. i was very skeptical about B but it tastes better everytime i have it. just straight with milk and i have no problems sipping it down (normally i would just pound it to get it over with). Go with B!!!
have taken both A and B...2 times each...both mix well with my hand shaker..very few clots...blends nice and even...love the tast of both...have been using 12 oz of half and half mixed with whole milk...will try low fat milk then water next...but so far...great products and taste great. I was off of powder protein for 2 weeks...so this is going to my system very quick...feel the power...love the rush.....more to come..but so far its great...just trying to deside on which flavor is best.....a bit torn on that...
MetalAsh12
06-15-07, 8:05 pm
Tried B yesterday with just plain water...made me gag. I think it's time to try these shakes with milk.
well because of specail reasons i cant try A but B was great
ironshaolin
06-15-07, 9:50 pm
I discovered in a shaker, both flavors mix better with water. Just ina shaker, both flavors kinda get clumpy with milk. They're both amazing flavors. But my vote goes for B by about 1/2 a point.
stumblin54
06-15-07, 10:30 pm
Hmmm...still haven't received mine. These responses to A and B are making me excited though.
Stumblin
Segansational
06-16-07, 12:01 pm
well because of specail reasons i cant try A but B was great
Sorry man. Just reinforces my idea that it's peanut butter flavored. But feel free to send A over here!
ironshaolin
06-16-07, 2:22 pm
actually A is tuna flavored, he can't eat it because of the mercury.
musclealchemist
06-16-07, 2:44 pm
I tried B the other day, and it was pretty good, the taste doesnt really change that much from water to milk. A i tried with some water yesterday and it was good, i still have yet to try it with milk. SO far im leaning toward A, mainly because it taste less protein drinkish. They both are good though.
actually A is tuna flavored, he can't eat it because of the mercury.
your not suppose to give out the flavors remember ? come on now you just ruined it for everybody
born0withno0soul
06-16-07, 4:25 pm
i will be taking mine for the first time tonight. just got the shipment two days ago. will begin with "A" and then use "B" tomorrow.
The_Dude
06-18-07, 8:22 am
This time I used water, chilled water at that. No difference just not as creamy as it is with milk. Tastes great. If I'm going to go with any flavor. It may be with this one, Proto "B". Not that I do not like Proto "A", It just tastes different. Proto "B" is excellent. I still a couple of more servings from each so on my last serving of each I may spice it up a bit and add some oats, berries and some other good stuff.
ironshaolin
06-18-07, 9:35 am
your not suppose to give out the flavors remember ? come on now you just ruined it for everybody
oh shit you're right. My bad. Sorrry, everyone. Cat's out of the bag, and universal goes down in history for making the first fish flavored protein powder. Actually I'm almost out of both tubs, A is one outstanding flavor, but I think B wins the race by a fraction. I hope to see them both released.
The_Dude
06-18-07, 9:41 am
oh shit you're right. My bad. Sorrry, everyone. Cat's out of the bag, and universal goes down in history for making the first fish flavored protein powder. Actually I'm almost out of both tubs, A is one outstanding flavor, but I think B wins the race by a fraction. I hope to see them both released.
LMAO...tuna flavored shake. I read that a day ago and was not sure if the dude was serious or not.
dominatetheiron
06-18-07, 9:43 am
already used up both tubs have been lifting alot so i have been taking it alot. great way to get in the calories. i love both flavors i would buy them both off the shelf today. i give my vote for A by a hair.
Sir J-Werk
06-18-07, 12:40 pm
Alright, so the last three rounds of Product A. went like this: 2 mixed with water and oats and the last one with milk.
The oats didn't compromise the taste of the product.... flavor was still prominent... and milk.... I just felt like having milk.... Start Product B. today.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
Ricky P
06-18-07, 10:57 pm
Prototype A: Round 2 and 3
Round 2
Mixed with: 12 oz. MILK
Method of mixture: Shaker bottle
Took this pre-workout with milk so it would feed my muscles during my entire workout. Went down pretty good with the milk, tasted alright. I love the idea of the flavor but think it could be a little more distinct. I think it needs just a little more of the flavor, one way or the other.
Round 3
Mixed with 12 oz. MILK
Method of mixture: Blender
This is right before bed, I like to run it through a blender. Mixed in 5g of creatine and 5g of glutamine. I do it with all my shakes so I had to try it with this one as well. This one tasted the best out of the three rounds so far. It was perfect as far as how smooth it was, it was light and went down great. Next time I may add some ice cream and oats for a MASS shake before bed and throw it in the blender. This one tasted a lot better than the shaker method, just broke it up a lot better.
eb98brown
06-19-07, 11:20 am
Received my new flavors and I'm impressed. Iv'e had a chance test both new flavors A and B and I must say I'm partial to the new flavor of B. I mixed both in a shaker with 8-10 oz of skim milk. The consistency of both was good they mixed very well in the shaker. I had a small almount of clumps but hey its a hand shaker. Believe it or not the taste of those small clumps is what did it for me. The small clumps that I had in sample B tasted like little pieces of that flavors candy. To me thats a treat! A was good and a lot of people will like it too! Honestly both are winners, way to go Universal.
i'm going to speculate on flavor B b/c of what my man said...it seems that B might have some peanut butter in it...i'm not sure but i think it might....good luck brothers
brandona
06-19-07, 5:59 pm
i'm going to speculate on flavor B b/c of what my man said...it seems that B might have some peanut butter in it...i'm not sure but i think it might....good luck brothers
Little birdy told me that "B" is mashed yams and hamburger flavor..
But I think that "A" is tuna flavor and "B" is egg white flavor, flavors you know and trust....
-B
Sir J-Werk
06-19-07, 7:20 pm
Product B. Rounds 1 and 2.
Both with milk ... It seemed to make the most sense to me after testing A to use milk since it gave a fullness to the flavor.... used my little blender as usual.... No chalky taste.... very, very little left over in the glass at the bottom.... Taste makes it easy to drink surprisingly but I am weird and like eye of newt.... Oops!
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
Prototype B: Round 2 and Round 3
Round 2:
Mixed with: 12 oz. MILK
Method of Mixture: SHAKER
Pre-Workout, slammed it down along with my M-Stak and Pak. Added some glutamine and some creatine. Tasted better than the first time around, enjoyed it in the milk.
Round 3:
Mixed with: 12 oz. WATER
Method of Mixture: SHAKER
Post-workout, obviously thinner than the milk trial pre-workout, but not too bad. At this point I still have to give the edge to A, only because I'm much more partial to that flavor. B is hanging in there though, I was open to it and all but still had my doubts but it's hanging tough.
The_Dude
06-20-07, 4:04 pm
Little birdy told me that "B" is mashed yams and hamburger flavor..
But I think that "A" is tuna flavor and "B" is egg white flavor, flavors you know and trust....
-B
Oh crap! Brandona just spilled the friggin beans...lol
And btw, I still dig proto "B" over "A". But "A" keeps tasting better. I believe I have another serving of each. I'm nursing the rest since I don't have any more protein and funds are tight.
Sir J-Werk
06-20-07, 5:55 pm
Product B this morning, about an hour and a half pre-workout.... used water and oats.... Once a gain oats did not compromise the flavor of the product.... actually helped with the watered down feeling.... I am actually really liking this flavor AND this product!
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
brandona
06-20-07, 6:01 pm
Oh crap! Brandona just spilled the friggin beans...lol
And btw, I still dig proto "B" over "A". But "A" keeps tasting better. I believe I have another serving of each. I'm nursing the rest since I don't have any more protein and funds are tight.
Beans? flavor "B" is beans?....hum? guess I could get on board with that, just add some hot sauce. right?
-B
half way through both tubs...love both A and B about the same...both mix well with few lumps.....getting a good rush from them....I feel after being off protien powder for 2 weeks prior to this testing...Im feeling the direct results of a great product. Im putting on just over a pound in 2 weeks...solid gain...no foolen....not bad for a 53 year old...BUT....im killing it in the gym....I dont fool around....Im hitting it hard as hell...
love both A and B the same....with water ok...with my half and half + whole milk....super nice!!!!
rocky36
06-20-07, 11:56 pm
finished off B pretty good stuff id hate to see them only choose one of these though
MELTDOWN
06-21-07, 8:53 pm
day 1 of A & B. took A after the morning workout and B after the 25 mile bike ride.
both are mixing well, A seems to clump a little more than B. gonna throw in some ice tomorrow to really chill then both down for another test run. wife inc. just shakes her head with more tubs and cans.......gotta love it.
ironshaolin
06-21-07, 9:43 pm
I'm finished with both. I definately would choose B if I had to, but to choose between them is like having to choose only squats or deadlifts for the rest of your life.
Dingo06
06-22-07, 12:24 am
alright. Im going to have to choose prototype C. 2 scoops B + 1.5 scoops A.
No matter how i mixed them, water, milk (skim, 1%, 2%) with oats, strawberry yogurt, blueberry yogurt, shock therapy, they both tasted outstanding. Just like vanilla icecream real gains. I edidnt have any chalky ness, sometimes some lumps if i was too quick to chug and didnt shake enogh. over all i cant really decide which would be better for the general cencus. I myself would choose B because it offers more ways to mix with its flavor. A has limited choices for mixers, unless you just wanna "choke" somethin down.
Again B is the way to go for me.
CofRed14
06-25-07, 8:11 pm
B was fuckin gross. I gagged multiple times putting it down. My vote is definitely for A.
Sir J-Werk
06-25-07, 8:23 pm
I honestly enjoyed both.... I kept it simple as far as mixing with other products.... by that I mean oats only.... Other than that it was either milk or water.... Milk was always a sure bet for getting the best out of the flavors.... If you didn't mix it with water just right or made sure it was cold enough the flavor went down the toilet....
While A was very good I am going to have to agree that B would be the way to go simply because very few of us JUST mix it plain; without adding things like fruits, peanut butter, oats, etc., and this particular flavor lends itself to be a bit more flexabe in that respect.
So there's my 2 Lincoln's.... Once again, thanks to Universal for the opportunity.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
emcdaniels
06-26-07, 1:32 pm
Looks like I'm going to be the black sheep of the crowd here...I've got thru all of A and about half of B and thus far it has been a chore to finish either one. Gag reflexes kick in and I find myself forcing both down, just so I finish.
If these resemble the finalized flavors...I don't think I would buy either of them =(
fultz2400
06-26-07, 7:59 pm
B was fuckin gross. I gagged multiple times putting it down. My vote is definitely for A.
haha, More B for me (my roomate)
MELTDOWN
06-26-07, 8:19 pm
2 jugs empty and waiting for the final tally.....my vote is B.....
ironshaolin
06-26-07, 9:26 pm
Thank you, Universal for allowing me to be part of this test. My vote is for B. I only mix 3 scoops instead of 3.5 when I use real gains, so I got a couple extra servings. I mixed both in milk, then water, then milk, then water, then mixed it with other stuff, then with water for my last serving of both. They are both outstanding, but here's how they compare.
B tastes better in general. Better with milk, has better mixability with other items. I always use frozen berries and peanut butter in my shakes. Depending on time of day, I might use oats so I had to try it like this.
A tastes better if you have to use warmer water. I had no fridge at my job until last week, so my gallon water would often get quite warm and I found the flavor of A stood up better under those conditions. However, B is a better flavor, and more versatile. I'm eager to see which they release(hopefully both) so I can start blabing extra stuff I wanted to mention about the flavors, but can't cause I'll give it away.
Segansational
06-27-07, 10:26 am
B was fuckin gross. I gagged multiple times putting it down. My vote is definitely for A.
If these resemble the finalized flavors...I don't think I would buy either of them =(
Hmm... first reports I've heard of someone not liking this! I find it hard to believe that any of these would be bad tasting (considering the other RG flavors), but to each his own!
Edit: Oh, how long until one of the new flavors is put into production and released?
BigDaddy21
06-27-07, 11:49 am
im voting A.... i can drink something like that all day. B was alright, but it need something else i think like a twist to it...ill give u my opinion when the cat gets let out of the bag
Universal Rep
06-27-07, 11:57 am
Hmm... first reports I've heard of someone not liking this! I find it hard to believe that any of these would be bad tasting (considering the other RG flavors), but to each his own!
Edit: Oh, how long until one of the new flavors is put into production and released?
One of the benefits of being an actual manufacturer as opposed to being just a marketing company is that this new product can be fast-tracked into production. That said, I'm not sure. I haven't heard anything on this... Yet.
Freakshow
06-28-07, 1:52 pm
My vote goes for A. I thought for sure I would like B better, but I just prefered A. I would use both, however, if they were both put into production.
I started taking both A and B 2 weeks ago....my weight was at 182-183. Two weeks plus a day or two...Im hovering at 185-186....my diet was the same as always...in some ways less food intake due to some eating issues...but I did gain weight during this cycle testing the 2 new flavors. I believe the nutritional values of this new product are just right for this old animal...Im currently...and have been taking for just at 9 months now...Pump...Pak....Aminos....Storm...Shock.....th en added the 2 new flavors...and in my opinion..this new product for me....regardless of flavors did in fact aid me in packing on just under 3 LBS of much needed mass. Now as far as preference....I lean towards B.....seems to make for some interesting shakes...either by itself or mixed in with the usual gentry of goodies we all take in. I like that I can mix with either water or milk. On most days I mixed both with half and half mixed in with milk and enjoyed them both...but my vote.....B between the both. A was fun to experiment with..but was not as creative as B. The only sad thing is now Im out of these great products...but will be switching to this product ...which will then have me to 100% UN products..and for that...Im must greatful. Im so honored to have been part of this testing....I believe this is just another indicator of just how involved at the roots level Universal N is..with its clients and the market. Im a true fan...at 53...Im here to stay...and thank you for this opportunity...I just now need a 100 LB tub of B.......lol........
many thanks Rep and UN........
The_Dude
06-28-07, 3:52 pm
Decisions, decisions. I started to Like "A" at the last 2 servings and it was not my cup of tea (or protein) when I initially tried it. Once I saw what "B" was and tasted "B" I was hooked. With milk, with water, with creamer, half and half, I still like proto "B". Although, I would like to see both in the market. I started to dig "A" after the 3-4 servings. But if I had to vote, It would be with "B". I would like to extend a "THANK YOU" to both Urep and Universal Nutrition for providing me the opportunity to beta test their new flavors and being a part of a decision making process.
I just got mine in the mail a few days ago...takes awhile here. I'm a little limited as to how I can prepare the shakes. All I've got is a shaker, shelf-stable milk, ground oats, and natural PB. I tried each four different ways...
1. Mixed with water
-A: It was pretty good. The flavor was mellow, but it didn't mix all that well..there were a few chunks.
-B: Whoa!! The flavor was a little over-powering. It was really good, though. It mixed really well and with little effort. Dead-on with the flavor...maybe just tone it down a little.
2. Mixed with skim milk(shelf-stable)
-A: The flavor was amazing. I don't think I could ever get tired of drinking it. Still a little clumpy. I'd happily get over that, though.
-B: The milk made the flavor a little more mild. Much better with milk. I think I'd get sick of it before too long. It's just a little too sweet.
3. Mixed with water, ground oats, and PB
-A: I could barely tell that there was powder in there...almost like I mixed it with straight milk and a little Splenda. It's not bad...just not much to carry on about.
-B: Flavor was great. The oats and PB smothered the stronger taste. I think this mix would be one I'd save for before I go to sleep.
4. Mixed with milk, ground oats, and PB
-A: I think the milk brought out a little of the flavor. Not much different, though.
-B: Perfection. I don't think I've ever had a shake that tasted as good with the added ingredients than prototype B.
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Even though B started getting better, the further I pulled it away from water, I don't often have the time to doctor it all up to make it taste good. The flavor was great. Not my favorite, but great nonetheless.
A is gonna have to win my vote. It's one that tastes great with just a little work. I think it could be easier to mix, but if you've got a blender, then it's probably not as much of a problem. Also, it was pretty smooth going down, all four ways I prepared it.
All in all, I think that both flavors would be worth marketing. I might have to try Dingo's "Prototype C"...sounds like it might be pretty good.