Crani-Yum Expands the Lineup With Cran-Grape — Same Loaded Formula, New Flavor
Launch date: officially 2/1 (possibly sooner — from what they said on their announcement post)
Crani-Yum is kicking off the new year by expanding their energy drink lineup with a Cran-Grape flavor, and if you’ve followed my past Crani-Yum reviews, you already know this brand doesn’t miss when it comes to taste. This is also coming off of Ghost launching their LIMITED Welch’s Grape-Cran.
These are insanely good flavors for how loaded the formula is — and Cran-Grape fits perfectly into that sweet-tart, refreshing energy drink lane that actually works year-round.
Let’s break down what’s inside the can and why this one matters.
The Big Picture
Crani-Yum isn’t chasing stim overload. This is a nootropic-driven energy drink built for:
Smooth, sustained energy
Serious mental clarity
Focus without jitters or crashes
And yes — John 3:16 is printed on every single can, which remains a core part of the brand’s identity.
Energy Without the Spike
Caffeine from all sources — 150mg
This is a smart dose:
Enough to feel productive
Low enough to avoid anxiety or stim fatigue
The caffeine comes largely from guarana seed extract, which tends to feel smoother and more gradual than straight anhydrous caffeine.
L-Theanine — 200mg
A legit pairing here.
Helps blunt jitters
Improves focus quality
Makes the energy feel clean instead of aggressive
This combo is why Crani-Yum feels controlled, not chaotic.
Actual Nootropics (Not Just Buzzwords)
Alpha-GPC — 400mg
This is where Crani-Yum separates itself.
Supports acetylcholine (memory, learning, focus)
Rarely dosed this high in canned energy drinks
This alone puts Crani-Yum ahead of most competitors in the category.
Lion’s Mane — 300mg
Included at a meaningful dose for:
Cognitive support
Mental clarity
Long-term brain health
No fairy dusting here.
Metabolic & Brain Support Extras
Myo-Inositol — 1 gram
This is extremely uncommon in RTD energy drinks.
Supports insulin signaling
Plays a role in brain cell communication
Often used in metabolic and hormonal health
Seeing it at 1g tells you this formula was built intentionally.
Panax Ginseng (root extract)
Adds:
Adaptogenic support
Mental stamina
Stress resilience
It complements the nootropic stack rather than competing with it.
Label Quick Hits
5 calories
0 sugar
Keto friendly
No artificial colors
Sweetened with sucralose
20mg sodium
Clean label. No nonsense.
Why Cran-Grape Works
Cran-Grape is one of those flavors that:
Cuts through sweetness
Stays refreshing
Doesn’t get syrupy or heavy
And coming off of the hype from Ghost, it’s a flavor consumers clearly WANT.
Final Take
Crani-Yum continues to prove that energy drinks don’t have to choose between:
Flavor
Function
Faith-driven branding
Cran-Grape adds variety without compromising the formula.
John 3:16 stays on the can.
And the nootropic stack still hits.
