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 love Dream Light and its a perfect bedtime ritual. I blend it with frothed oat milk, cut it with a chaga chai, and a bit of honey. I feel zen and sleepy.

  • Kin has nice packaging and an appealing flavor, but wasn't very memorable or created a noticeable improvement in mood.

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    The brand looks great, but the flavor isn't that distinctive as something I can't get somewhere else.

  • The Kin cans are fun and the perfect small size. There are a wide variety of flavors. Lightwave is more of a sleepytime beverage and has a reshi taste to it. I find the others more energizing. Actual Sunshine reminds me of an orange juice. Bloom makes me feel blissed out. The newest flavors are Picklesecco and Luna Morada. I found Picklesecco to just be odd and not for me. The non-caffeinated Luna Morada is my new favorite for taste. The price on these is also more affordable than some of the other adaptogenic beverages out there.

  • Hit or miss! I really love the Actual Sunshine flavor but the Lightwave one is very strange tasting. The physical effects are subtle but I do generally feel some sort of influence on my mood.

  • Really like the canned version of this - I have tried the "night time" and the "spritz" flavors and love the taste. Definitely more herbal tasting than other non-alcoholic drinks I have tried. The spritz version is lightly caffeinated which is nice if I am going out with friends who are drinking, the extra kick helps me stay out later without feeling like I "need" to drink with them. Friends who have tried it either love it or hate it - I think if you are a fan of bitter cocktails I think you will enjoy it.

  • Love this NA drink line. I liked their hero product when they launched but love the canned carbonated versions. They've become one of my favs to drink when I'm out.

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  • This really does help you chill. I drink and smoke but this hits different. It is really nice when you feel like hanging out but can't like let it fly. Plus the packaging is hella hot and everyone will ask you what it is. Great gift too even if you are NA ya feel me.

  • Love when events have Kin to hand out, only because it is so tasty and it chills me out. If an event has Kin on deck you know it’s going to be good. Relaxed and smooth. Obviously love the design, Perron-Roettinger killed it as usual.

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    Expensive when you buy out only because it’s very small so you gotta sip it. Call me cheap but I only enjoy it at events.

  • Excellent product, wide array of flavors and effects. With the expansion into Sprouts stores, it's very accessible now.

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    The distribution expansion is great!

  • I love Kin Euphorics! Such a good alternative for alcoholic beverages and such a fun drink to have when I don't want to drink sparkling water. These beverages always make me feel great after consuming them!

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    Would love to see these offered at more bars and restaurants as they are a great alternative to ordering an alcoholic drink!

  • I've tried Lightwave and Kin Spritz - Both are really nice! Cans are a little small for the price in my opinion but I know they're packed with quality ingredients. IMO Lightwave has a really nice taste and maybe it was mental, but I did feel a bit more relaxed afterwards. I didn't love the flavor of the Spritz but that's more personal preference.

  • I love the taste and I love that the packaging is recyclable / not plastic. Don't know about it being an alcohol substitute in anyway but it's tasty.

  • I really like Kin Euphorics as an alternative to wine and other alcoholic beverages. The flavors are amazing! I just wish they were a little more affordable.

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    I wish they were more affordable!

  • I love Kin!! It's my favorite non-alcoholic aperitif. I think it tastes better than other non-alc bitter drinks on the market.

  • I tried the orange Kin 4-pack. Branding is beautiful. It does taste great, however I didn't find it to be any kind of suitable replacement for alcohol. I didn't notice any change in my mood, and the entire can took 3 sips to drink. I ended up drinking a can during my workday and did feel like I was able to focus better. If the price were lower I'd purchase it for that sole reason, but it's certainly not an affordable product and doesn't do as advertised.

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    The drinks are priced way too high considering they are tiny cans and don't do as advertised. Honestly, I would feel kind of dumb if I drank this at a social gathering in place of alcohol, and could go through an entire pack in less than 2 hours. You're better off drinking a can of sparkling flavored water or a mocktail.

  • This review is for Spritz. First thought was I didn’t much like the taste - but then it very quickly grew on me. It’s sophisticated with a bitter citrus flavor (to me). Love to packaging, which adds to the lux feeling and the can is just the right size for an afternoon pick-me-up. The feeling of wellness does not come on in an obvious way, but it’s subtly there in a better way - it just “is” without being overt. It comes, does its thing, and leaves without a trace. It’s a nice treat I look forward to.

  • I really enjoy kin euphorics. i really like the flavor and would drink it instead of alcohol but i dont think it had an effect on me like it promises, I didn’t feel relaxed from the product. It also is pricy. The packaging is cute as well. i would purchase again.