Kickstart Recharge (Energizing Blueberry Pomegranate) was a Mountain Dew Kickstart flavor released in the United States on January 25th, 2016, alongside Watermelon, Blood Orange, and Grape. It was discontinued and replaced by Mountain Dew Energy (Pomegranate Blue Burst) in early 2021.
Description[]
Kickstart Recharge (Energizing Blueberry Pomegranate) was a Blueberry Pomegranate flavor of Mountain Dew, having a very similar tasting flavor to that of 2021's Mountain Dew Energy (Pomegranate Blue Burst).
This flavor was an enhanced soft drink having Caffeine, 5% Juice, and C & E Vitamins.
History[]
Blueberry Pomegranate was released on January 25th, 2016 alongside Watermelon, Blood Orange, and Midnight Grape. While Midnight Grape (later shortened to Grape) is still available, Watermelon, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Blood Orange have all been discontinued in the years since their release.
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When Midnight Grape was promoted in the Super Bowl 50, the other new Kickstart flavors also received an advertising promotion in various media due to PuppyMonkeyBaby.
Its flavor concept was reconstructed to a Mountain Dew Energy flavor named Pomegranate Blue Burst, which remained available until late 2023 when the Energy line was discontinued.
Soda Fountain release[]
(2018 - 2021) 7-Eleven[]
Throughout the years, Kickstart Recharge (Energizing Blueberry Pomegranate) has been available at participating 7-Eleven convenience stores. Like its release in cans, it was discontinued in early 2021 when Mountain Dew Energy (Pomegranate Blue Burst) was released.