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Bawls Guarana is a soft drink containing a relatively large amount of caffeine (approximately 107 mg per 16 oz can and 66.7 mg per 10 oz bottle). It contains caffeine and natural guarana flavor among other ingredients. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 291 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (811 × 1668 pixel, file size: 434 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bawls Template:Bawls... A soft drink is a drink that contains no alcohol. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Jolt Cola logo Jolt Cola is a carbonated soft drink produced by Wet Planet Beverages. ... A soft drink is a drink that contains no alcohol. ... Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound that acts as a stimulant in humans. ... Binomial name Kunth Guarana (Brazillian name guaraná) (IPA: , or ), Paullinia cupana (syn. ... This article is about flavor as a sensory impression. ...

Bawls Guarana is produced by a company of the same name. The company currently makes five products:

• Bawls Guarana: the original drink
• Bawls Guaranexx: a sugar-free version of the original drink
• SnoBawls: a frozen version of the original drink
• Bawls Buzz: a barely caffeinated candy
• Bawls Guarana Cherry: a cherry flavored version of the original drink

In addition, Bawls Guarana, Guaranexx, and Guarana Cherry come in cans. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Ingredients

As per manufacturer's labeling for Bawls Guarana, as shown on the back of their bottles:

Ingredients: Carbonated water, corn syrup, citric acid, natural guarana flavor, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), caffeine, artificial flavors and caramel color.

Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 bottle; Calories 120; Total fat 0g; Sodium 35mg; Total carbohydrate 32g; sugars 32g; Protein 0g

And Bawls Guarana Cherry, as per manufacturer's labeling:

Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate, artificial flavor, caffeine and natural guarana extract.

Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 8 fl oz.; Servings per can: 2; Calories 90; Total fat 0g; Sodium 30mg; Total carbohydrate 25g; sugars 25g; Protein 0g

Taste and Caffeine Content

Bawls' taste is based on cream soda though others find the taste akin to a mix between Mountain Dew and Sprite^{[citation needed]}. Consumers of the popular Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru also find similarities between the two. A 10oz bottle of Bawls contains 64mg of caffeine and a 16oz, contains 100mg of caffeine [1]. The manufacturer claims that their caffeine is 2.5 times stronger than other caffeine, which is probably based on the higher concentration of caffeine in the guaraná berry, and/or the high concentration of caffeine in their beverage, not on any greater "potency" attributed to their drink^{[citation needed]}. It could also be that given the uniform nature of caffeine molecules, that they are simply referring to the concentration of caffeine in their drink, which has been shown in comparison tables to indicate that it is 2.5 times greater in Bawls than in Coca-Cola^{[citation needed]}. Irn Bru Irn Bru is the most popular caffeinated soft drink in Scotland. ...

Bawls buzz

Bawls Mints

Bawls buzz (formerly known as Bawls Mints) consist of the same content as the regular Bawls drinks, only in mint form.^{[citation needed]} They are small blue tablets, and are carbonated, giving an effect similar to that of Pop Rocks (though much milder)^{[citation needed]}. Each mint contains about 1 milligram of caffeine via Guarana & pure caffeine (per manufacturer's information). These mints can be put into a bottle of Bawls to rapidly release the carbonation of the drink and mint to produce a large head of foam which often overflows. This is called a 'Fizzing Blue Bawls"^{[citation needed]}. Image File history File linksMetadata Bawlsmints. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Bawlsmints. ... Strawberry flavored Pop Rocks Pop Rocks is a carbonated candy with ingredients including sugar, lactose (milk sugar), corn syrup, and flavoring. ...

In addition to being quietly renamed from Bawls Mints to Bawls Buzz at some point in 2007, the formula was also changed^{[citation needed]}.

SnoBAWLS

SnoBAWLS is a frozen version of the caffeinated drink. It offers the same taste and caffeine as the original. SnoBAWLS contains 120mg of caffeine per serving. Currently, SnoBAWLS is only available for consumption in select cities^{[citation needed]}.

Cherry Bawls

A can of Cherry Bawls

On May 1st, 2007, Bawls released Cherry Bawls, which is similar to the original, but with some cherry flavor. Currently it only comes in cans. The can is red with white circles that change to blue when the drink is cold. It is scheduled to be released in bottles in Summer of '07. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 539 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 778 pixel, file size: 460 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)I poured some into a glass to show that it is still clear colored! I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 539 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 778 pixel, file size: 460 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)I poured some into a glass to show that it is still clear colored! I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into...

Packaging

Regular Bawls is packaged in a dark blue glass bottle, while Bawls Guaranexx comes in a clear bottle. Both containers are covered in approximately 127 bumps to increase the traction of the container in an individual's hands. The bumps also add to the distinctive look of the Bawls bottle. In early fall, 2006, the bottle design underwent a small change that increased the size of the words Bawls and guarana. An alternate bottle sold at paintball fields has multi-colored "paintball splatters" and is commonly referred to as "PaintBawls"^{[citation needed]}. Bawls is sold in individual bottles at convenience stores, grocery stores, LAN gatherings, traditional arcades, rock gyms, and dance halls^{[citation needed]}. It is also available in 12 and 24-pack cases when purchased from convenience stores, computer stores, grocery stores, or purchased online. Aside from being available in glass bottles, it can also be packaged for shipping overseas to U.S. military APO's/FPO's. The "Military Gift Pack" consists of 12 aluminum cans rather than glass bottles in order to save money on shipping and reduce the risk of spoilage. Cans of Bawls are designed to imitate the bottles by having 59 white circles with a fake beveled appearance.

Availability

Due to the lack of sufficient market exposure, Bawls may be difficult to find in certain locations. Aside from online purchase, it can usually be found in the US at convenience stores, such as 7-Eleven, or at numerous cyber cafes and specialty beverage shops. Some computer stores such as Cyber Warehouse(with locations in Lancaster, Harrisburg, and York, Pennsylvania), CompUSA, and Micro Center also sell Bawls along with other caffeinated drinks due to the high consumption of such drinks among their clientele, who vary from gamers to IT professionals. Recently, Bawls Guarana and Guaranexx have been picked up by Target Corporation to be sold nationwide at all SuperTargets and Target Greatlands, thus making it easier to acquire [2]. In Ontario, Alberta and some parts of British Columbia, most Mac's Convenience Stores carry a supply of Bawls. It is very easy to find in Costa Rica, though it is mainly consumed by the youth who attend dance parties. Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... For other uses, see 7-Eleven (disambiguation). ... An Internet cafe or cybercafe is a place where one can use a computer with Internet access for a fee, usually per hour or minute; sometimes one can have unmetered access with a pass for a day or month, etc. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Government  - Mayor John Brenner Area  - City  5. ... CompUSA, Inc. ... Micro Center is an American computer department store that was founded in 1979 in by two former Radio Shack employees. ... This article is about the United States retail company. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government - Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour Without Sunset (diminishment)) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 5th - Total 944,735... Macs is a franchised chain of convenience stores (dépanneurs in Quebec) that operates in Ontario, Québec and Western Canada. ...

SnoBawls, the Slurpee derivative, is currently available only in certain markets. Its distribution is most widespread in St Louis, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois, where all local 7-Eleven convenience stores carry the drink, but it can also be found in select convenience and specialty stores around the country [3]. It is most likely an ongoing trial period to assess its potential for national release. The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... Nickname: Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... For other uses, see 7-Eleven (disambiguation). ...

History

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BAWLS Guarana started as the brainchild of Hobart "Hoby" Buppert III, who was looking for an alternative to coffee. The result was a soft drink made with guarana, a berry native to the Amazonian jungle that has more than twice the amount of caffeine found in coffee. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Shortcut: WP:WIN Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia and, as a means to that end, also an online community. ... Shortcut: WP:CSD Current list: Category:Candidates for speedy deletion There are a few, limited, cases where admins can delete Wikipedia pages on sight. Non-admins can ask for an admin to delete such a page, either by listing it on speedy deletions, or by adding either a {{delete}} or...

Using the untapped potential of guarana in the United States as a source for caffeine in soft drinks, BAWLS Guarana took off with surprising strength in Miami, Florida. People instantly fell in love with the refreshing, crisp taste of BAWLS, while being able to enjoy the rush of caffeine the drink provides.

Bawls is manufactured in Miami, where Buppert lives with his wife Christina Staalstrom Buppert. ^{[citation needed]} This article is about the city in Florida. ...

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Culture

Collection of Bawls bottles.

Popular among online gamers and programmers, this beverage is commonly seen at LAN party events, where players will bring Bawls cases like one would take beer to sporting events^{[citation needed]}. Bawls has gained the nickname of "Geek Beer" for this reason^{[citation needed]}. Bawls Guarana sponsors gaming centers, LAN parties, and, more recently, paintball^{[citation needed]}. The company regularly provides Bawls-labeled hats, bags, stickers, and free drinks to pre-selected, sponsored LAN parties to be awarded as prizes for winning tournaments and/or raffles.[4]. Many Bawls drinkers also save their bottles, amassing them in collections as a status symbol^{[citation needed]} . Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 398 pixel Image in higher resolution (2278 × 1134 pixel, file size: 818 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bawls Metadata This... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 398 pixel Image in higher resolution (2278 × 1134 pixel, file size: 818 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bawls Metadata This... A woodsball player firing at opponents from behind cover. ...

As of March 1, 2005, Bawls has been named the official drink of the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL). Bawls products, including Bawls Guaranexx and Cherry Bawls, are now sold at all NPPL events and competitions^{[citation needed]}. The Bawls logo appears on one of the inflatable bunkers on the main professional playing field, and, in the lower divisions, on a field made entirely of Bawls bunkers. is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) is one of two American paintball national tournament series that travel throughout the United States each year. ...

Bawls was also featured in the Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball video games for the Xbox, which included several Bawls-themed fields: Bawls was an official sponsor. Bawls also had a relatively large presence during gameplay Run Like Hell, including vending machines placed throughout the game. It also appeared in various forms in the Console Hack N' Slash Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, replacing the venerable Nuka Cola. Run Like Hell: Hunt or Be Hunted (also known as RLH) is an action-adventure third person shooter video game set on a space station in the distant future. ...

See also

• Jolt
• Josta
• MDX
• Vault

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External links

• Company website
• Bawls Gaming
• Bawls Paintball
• Bawls nutritional information
• Bawls Guaranexx nutritional information
• Official Bawls Mints page