Rev is a 7% ABV vodka-based cola beverage (alcopop), infused with guarana. Malt beverage versions are also available in cans instead of plastic bottles.[1] Rev was originally manufactured by FBM Distilleries in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, but is currently also marketed as a malt-based beverage by the Geloso Group[2][3] and distributed exclusively within Canada under license from Bacardi. The malt version is currently available in 3 flavours in Quebec: Original ("Blue"), Watermelon + Grapefruit ("Red"), and Mulberry ("Purple").[4] The Mulberry flavour is sold only in Quebec,[5] with all over flavours being available in all other provinces.[6] The vodka based flavours, which are not produced by the Geloso Group, are available in red and blue (original) flavours. Rev Low, a purple, low calorie flavour of the drink, Rev Factor, as well as green and yellow flavours have been discontinued.[citation needed] The drink is sold in packs of four 330 ml (12 imp fl oz; 11 US fl oz) bottles,[7] single 330 ml (12 imp fl oz; 11 US fl oz) or 473 ml (16.6 imp fl oz; 16.0 US fl oz)[6] bottles, and 355 ml (12.5 imp fl oz; 12.0 US fl oz) cans.[2]
 Two bottles of blue Rev Energy | |
| Type | Alcopop |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2000 |
| Alcohol by volume | 7.0% |
| Flavour | Original ("Blue"), Watermelon + Grapefruit ("Red"), Mulberry ("Purple, Quebec only) |
| Variants | Rev Energy, Rev Low (discontinued), Rev Factor (discontinued) |
| Website | Geloso Group Quebec |
Rev was introduced in April 2000, as a beverage marketed towards rave and nightclub culture.[8]
Rev-Bomb edit
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 A shot of Jägermeister dropped into Rev creates a Rev-bomb. | |
| Type | Mixed drink |
| Standard drinkware | A pub glass and a shot glass..svg) .svg) |
Rev when combined with Jägermeister makes a drink called a "Rev-Bomb", a variation of a Jägerbomb.[9] This drink is a "depth charge" or "bomb shot", which refers to cocktails that are made by dropping a shot glass filled with liquor into another drink.
In popular culture edit
Canadian indie rock band Alvvays titled their third studio album, Blue Rev (2022), after the drink.[10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "REV ORIGINAL". The Beer Store. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ a b "REV Ontario". Geloso Group of Companies. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "REV Quebec". Geloso Group of Companies. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "REV". Geloso Group of Companies. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "REV". Geloso Group of Companies. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ a b "Rev Watermelon Grapefruit 473ml". Parkside Liquor Beer & Wine. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "Bacardi Rev Original". PEI Liquor Control Commission. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "Rev all the rage with club crowd". The Eyeopener. 27 September 2000. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- ^ McGuire, Virginia Clare (1 July 2013). "13 Canadian Alcoholic Beverages for Your Canada Day Boozing". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Ian (October 6, 2022). "The Beautiful Blue Twisted Fantasies of Alvvays". The Ringer. Retrieved October 6, 2022.