OLIPOP Vintage Cola has more caffeine than Twisted Tea: 50mg vs 30mg in the same 12 oz can. That is a 20mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
Twisted Tea vs OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the numbers
| Twisted Tea | OLIPOP Vintage Cola | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 30mg per 12 oz bottle | 50mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 2.5mg | 4.2mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 13.3 | 8.0 |
Sources: Twisted Tea's figure is verified in our Twisted Tea caffeine guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source); OLIPOP Vintage Cola's figure is verified in our OLIPOP Vintage Cola guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Twisted Tea when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and OLIPOP Vintage Cola when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Twisted Tea: the full caffeine guide
- OLIPOP Vintage Cola: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does Twisted Tea or OLIPOP Vintage Cola have more caffeine? OLIPOP Vintage Cola: 50mg per 12 oz can versus 30mg per 12 oz bottle for Twisted Tea.
Which is stronger per ounce? OLIPOP Vintage Cola, at about 4.2mg per fluid ounce versus 2.5mg for Twisted Tea.
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