Kin Euphorics reviews and discussion

3.6

58% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Striking, elevated packaging design
  • Complex, herbal flavor profiles
  • Relaxing, mood-lifting experiences reported
  • Versatile for sober social rituals
  • Harsh, bitter taste complaints
  • Inconsistent functional effects
  • Overly aggressive carbonation
  • Short post-open bottle freshness

Kin Euphorics wins praise in reviews for stylish packaging and complex, herbal flavors like Kin Spritz, Lightwave, Bloom, and Actual Sunshine, but the brand divides on efficacy: some feel relaxed, uplifted, or subtly “buzzed,” while many report no noticeable effects. Reviewers highlight sophisticated, bitter-leaning taste profiles and enjoyable sober-social rituals as strengths, while recurrent complaints include harsh or acquired flavors (especially Spritz/Lightwave), inconsistent effects, and issues like overpowering carbonation or short post-open shelf life for bottles.

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227 reviews and posts

  • I've tried both the Dream Light and High Rhode. I think if you mix it as a cocktail in one of the recipes they recommend, you'll enjoy it. I don't necessarily recommend it on the rocks. It also depends on how sweet or bitter you like your drinks.

  • I LOVE the concept of a non-alcoholic drink. I was only able to try two flavors. Kin bloom and social energy. I enjoy how there is caffeine and that is definitely nice when you’re substituting alcohol. Overall, I hope to see more impactful flavors with this brand and how they curate their drinks.

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    Just more flavor for these two!

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  • Did not feel anything and the taste was just OK. It is very expensive for what it is (not worth money). I've had better kombucha-like, botanical drinks.

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  • I love this brand! It just lifts your mood up! I feel great every time I have one. I also use them for nights out! The high rhode is definitely your best friend for a sober night out!

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    To see them more in regular supermarkets!

  • Aesthetic branding gives me serotonin, and Kin aced that. I've tried the Spritz, the High Rhode, and the Dream Light. The Spritz is perfect to me - I enjoy the slightly bitter, herbal taste combined with the bubbles. I wouldn't say it would replace alcohol if you're going for that vibe, however, it did make me feel a little more social and talkative. 10/10 for me. The High Rhode was ok. Not my favorite but I didn't hate it either. It was pretty bitter, which I'm alright with. But it didn't have the same effect as the Spritz, so I'd say 5/10. Lastly, I was very excited to try the Dream Light because I have a hard time turning off my brain when it's time to go to bed. Sadly, I found it undrinkable--the flavor was not great and it had zero effect. I wanted to like it and tried it a second time (same bottle, different night) but I couldn't drink it. 1/10/. The pricing is very high for the amount you get, and because the company's mission is to promote mental health, I find that pricing inaccessibility is an odd way to achieve that.

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    Pricing! It's too high for the overall value and amount. Taste! Maybe find a way to make it slightly less bitter?

  • Kin Spritz is delicious and refreshing. As a non-drinker it is so fun to find a delicious non-alcoholic drink with a mood-boosting effect. It’s perfect for socializing without alcohol and is bright without being overly sweet. Highly recommend these beverages.

  • I bought one of these a while ago excited to try a unique "health" drink with adaptogens and featured as a cocktail substitute. I didn't care for the flavor I tried, but it's been a while and I'd like to give it a go again.

  • I personally didn’t feel anything after drinking it. My sister loves them & swears they work, but I wasn’t sold. I love their packaging & socials, but I’m not sure I would buy again.

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    Not a huge fan of the taste.

  • Honestly - it's just the taste I can't get over. It's like very herbal-y and it's just...not good :(

  • I would have to say I think this is a placebo effect. I tried all of their products and truly never felt a thing. It tastes terrible on it's own to start with... basically like a tart cocktail... and I really never felt anything

  • I have been enjoying the canned beverages, buying them when I see them on sale at Target or Sprouts. I'd say out of the four flavors, I like about half of them and might repurchase, but only if they weren't so darn expensive! I personally like the Lightwave and Kin Spritz- the other two were fine, but I found it difficult to finish them. I don't enjoy the intense adaptogens marketing, as they're unlikely to have that much of an impact from drinking a beverage one time. I feels like it justifies the marking up of the price when it should be a lot lower. That's always my recurring issues with NA beverages- that sometimes they price them the same as an alcoholic beverage. They're fun to have at a party, for sure- a little joy for the sober people- I'd also recommend Ghia and St. Agrestis' Phony Negroni.

  • Kin has been a bit of a hit or miss for me. I tried one of the canned drinks at one point and didn't love it, but I do like their NA spirit to whip up a cocktail. The color looks brutal but the flavor is great. Not sure if sipping on a drink just makes me happy or if the ingredients are actually doing something, but I do enjoy Kin from time to time. Biggest factor is the cost, otherwise I would definitely purchase more often.

  • We all have that cool and effortless friend that just is stunning and has her life put together. Well, I first encountered Kin when I saw the cans on her ☝️ nightstand. She highly reccommended the Lightwave flavor so of course I shelled out for it. ($15 ish for 4) Kinn describes the taste of Lightwave as "Sparkling notes of lavender-vanilla, smoked sea salt, and passionflower". It does taste like that, but less of a refreshing drink and more of a smoky/musky potion. The taste is strong and aquired but it grows on you like Kombucha does. Lightwave is also supposed to induce a calming effect. I think that the process of being 'mindful' while sippnig the drink (its too strong to chug) can make everything seem alright. Plus the hypnotic packaging makes a great addition to any can collection. Update: I had the Bloom flavor and it was so delightful. Its light-refreshing and super crisp. Its like an adult capri-sun (warm waters flavor)

  • Tried Kin Bloom. Personally I like the taste and the pink and green color of the can is really pretty. I'm not sure about if it works, I didn't feel anything, but I have a couple cans left so that could change. I'm not an alcohol drinker, so I don't have expectations for it to replace alcohol or the feeling it comes. For me, it's just a cute little drink that makes me feel like a cute girl with their life together.. But it's really expensive.

  • let me tell you about the first time i tried Kin Euphorics. it was summer 2019, i was an intern in nyc. i was walking down Bleeker st when i was approached by this woman on an orange, red, purple ombre bike (iykyk) who offered me a novel mini can of kin. exhausted and sweating i accepted. i cracked that thing open and begin sipping. was it good? no. was it cold and reviving me from the august heat? yes. by the time i made it back to my LES apartment i was .. drunk..?? not actually, but i felt as if i had just come home from a night of downing vodka crans at b bar. i went to bed at 5pm that night and slept through till the morning. this was early kin days so maybe they've changed things since then, but the experience was so bizarre i haven't had a sip since. i did fall for the branding though and kept an unopened can on my dresser for the rest of the summer.

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    idk change the formula.

  • The only reason it's not a 5 star is because I don't love the Bloom flavor. That said, Lightwave and Kin Spritz are soooo worth the money.

  • Lightwave: smells like root beer??, not very sweet, wouldn’t recommend the taste Will check in on the actual feeling soon

  • love their branding and packaging. flavors are okay but couldn't test the effectiveness of their value props without long term us.

  • underwelming. the taste is okay but why I am paying this much for nooo effect of this beverage