Jolt Cola facts for kids
 |
|
| Type | Fizzy Drink |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | 1985 |
| Flavour | Cola |
Jolt Cola is a fizzy soft drink that was first made in 1985 by C. J. Rapp. It was known for having a lot of caffeine, which is a stimulant. The drink was made for students and young people who needed extra energy. Its famous slogan was "All the sugar, twice the caffeine!"
Contents
The Story of Jolt Cola
Jolt Cola was originally created by The Jolt Company, Inc., in Rochester, New York. From the very start, Jolt was advertised for its high caffeine content. It was meant to help people stay awake and focused. The first slogan, "All the sugar and twice the caffeine," was used for 24 years. Later, it was simply changed to "Twice the Caffeine."
New Flavors and Products
In 1987, Jolt released a low-calorie version called Jolt 25. This drink had less sugar and only 25 calories per can. Over time, Jolt Cola added many new flavors. Some of these included Cherry Bomb, Citrus Climax, Orange Blast, White Lightning (grape), Red Eye, and Electric Blue.
In 2003, a company called Gumrunners, Inc., started making caffeinated gum and mints. These products also used the Jolt name and slogan, "Chew More, Do More." The gum came in Spearmint and Icy Mint flavors.
The "Battery Bottles" Era
In 2006, Jolt Cola changed its look and became "Jolt Energy." They introduced cool new packaging called "Jolt battery bottles." These bottles looked like AA batteries and made a loud popping sound when opened! They were resealable aluminum bottles, which was a new feature.
Jolt also offered smaller "Quick Fix" cans, similar to those used for Red Bull. The flavors changed too, with options like Power Cola, Blue Raspberry, Cherry Bomb, Silver (lemon-lime), Wild Grape, Orange Blast, and Passionfruit. They even had a diet version called Ultra.
Changes in Ownership
In 2008, the founder, C.J. Rapp, sold most of his share in the company. The new owners later faced financial problems. After some legal issues, C.J. Rapp and other original shareholders regained control.
In 2017, Jolt Cola made a comeback at Dollar General stores. However, by 2019, Jolt Cola stopped updating its social media. Soon after, Dollar General stopped selling the drink.
Jolt Energy Products
Since 2006, Jolt Cola and its other flavors have been known as Jolt Energy. Jolt Energy drinks come in many flavors. These include Power Cola, Orange Burst, Wild Grape, Blue Bolt (blue raspberry), Blue Zero Carb, Cherry Bomb, Ultra, and Silver. The company also makes caffeinated chewing gums called Jolt Energy Gum.
Jolt Cola Around the World
Jolt Cola has been sold in many countries besides the United States. It is made under a special agreement in Australia and Sweden. It was also sold for a short time in the United Kingdom and the Philippines.
In countries like Germany and Sweden, Jolt Cola still uses its old logos and original recipe. It is also available in the Netherlands and Finland.
Popularity in Other Countries
In Ireland, Jolt Cola was very popular, especially at universities. In Sweden and the Netherlands, Jolt Cola is often linked to LAN parties. These are events where people bring their computers to play games together. Fans of the drink even paid a lot of money for it when they thought it would be stopped in 2010!
In Australia, Jolt Cola is sold in different flavors like cola, lime, root beer, cream soda, and orange. These bottles contain a lot of caffeine, about 282 milligrams per bottle.
Jolt Cola was also available in Japan in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the Philippines, a company called Cosmos Bottling Corporation made and sold Jolt Cola from 1995 to 2001.
Jolt Cola's Impact
Jolt Cola has left its mark in a few interesting ways.
Jolt Awards
The Jolt Awards are special awards given out every year since 1991. These awards celebrate achievements in computer programming. The award's logo looks like the old Jolt Cola logo. Jolt Cola was even served at the award events!
In Movies
Jolt Cola was also featured in the 1995 movie Hackers. In the film, two characters who host a pirate TV show claim Jolt Cola sponsors them. They call it "the soft drink of the elite hacker."
See also
In Spanish: Jolt Cola para niños
