Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce, Bottle

Okay, first things first: it's hot. Like, outrageously hot. The Burn. So, I was looking for something with a punch after getting quite used to the usual store-bought sauces like El Yucateco, Marie Sharp's, and the like (no offense to those great brands, still love them, just wanted more heat) - and boy does it deliver. A few drops (I mean it, don't slather it on unless you really know what you're doing) turn a boring TV dinner into an unforgettable experience rivaled only by a hefty slap in the face with a particularly large trout. The heat comes at you pretty fast and stays with you, perhaps longer than some may find enjoyable, but I personally love it. The bottle says 135,600 SHU, but there's no way that's accurate; the real heat seems much more intense, closer to a million. By the end of the meal, sweat and tears are highly likely, so stock up on some napkins. The Flavor. Now, there's a lot of negativity out there about how it doesn't taste good, tastes like chemicals, etc. Here's my take. If you try it by itself, the first thing you notice is it's bitter, like a top-of-the-line chili pepper, think Scorpion or Scotch Bonnet. And then, of course, the pain kicks in. Otherwise, the flavor reminds me of a smoky ghost pepper or something along those lines, no garlic, no vinegar, very simple and to the point. If used with food (like you're supposed to, you maniacs) it tastes quite pleasant, actually, and doesn't overpower the flavor of the dish. Another plus, in my book. The Way Out. Okay, not the most pleasant topic, but it burns on the way out as well, as anything with capsaicin would. Have some wet wipes ready if you're not into that kind of stuff. Also, if you've bitten a little more that you could chew, so to speak, try rinsing your mouth with unscented liquid soap: it helps dissolve the lipofilic lava juice off your delicate tissues. And don't do that again. The Value. The bottle is pretty small, 4 fl. oz. For the rest of the world, that's about 120 ml. There are sauces of this size pricier, but if you're looking for sheer power, this is it. Also, a little bit goes a long way with this one, so you'll get some mileage out of it. The bottle is made of glass, so don't throw it too hard, as tempting as it may be at times. There is no plastic nozzle on it, but the consistency is rather thick, like a really thick ketchup or barbecue sauce, so it's easy to dab it on without overdoing it. Just remember to shake it up really well before use. Overall, quite pleased with the first bottle, and will definitely buy more when it runs out. This one's a keeper.

Holy seventh circle in hell. This sauce... absolutely deserves its reputation on the show Hot Ones as the sauce that breaks anybody down, regardless of spice tolerance or affinity. I bought it purely just to experience it because it's hilarious how people on Hot Ones react to it — and I didn't underestimate it because I knew that if I did, I'd be in for a hellish experience, and mind you, I love spicy food, but this truly is -stupid- hot. Like comparable-to-Satan's-butthole-hot. If you like spicy food and are scoffing at this review and others thinking, "Oh pfft, it can't be THAT bad," oh it IS. This WILL humble you. I'm smirking just thinking about someone who goes into tasting this and underestimating it. If you're for some reason on here looking for a hot sauce that has flavor, this isn't it. This is literally like spraying pepper spray directly onto your tongue, and then squirming in pain exactly like the interview subjects in Hot Ones. The people on there are not exaggerating; I tasted a tiny DROP, literally a RAINDROP size drop less than the diameter of a DIME, on a tortilla chip, and even that small drop was tear-inducing, made my nose run, and pure P A I N sat on my tongue and the roof of my mouth for 15 minutes. It has an extremely faint Chipotle flavor, but not the delicious smokiness you typically get from Chipotle sauces. It's almost flavorless. It's like licking burned, unseasoned, charred meat, but just spicy and painful. I'm not exaggerating. Don't buy this for something tasty. ***If you're doing this just as a Hot Ones challenge, here's what you need to know: it does indeed have a half-life, as Sean Evans has said on the show. It will hurt pretty bad for like 15, 20 minutes tops and make it hard to speak or even think in that time period, after which it slowly starts to ramp down. If you're going to have something to drink, I didn't do milk, but I did try water, and the water honestly didn't help that much. Scientifically, it's not supposed to work to quell the sensation of pain because all it does is spread the capsaicin (pepper extract) farther into your mouth and esophagus. If water is all you have though, make it ICE COLD. Cold beverages are better than lukewarm, because it'll actually make it feel less hot in your mouth. I don't know if it would help others, but I had a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee next to me when I did the challenge, and it surprisingly worked way better to ease the pain than the water??? It might be because of the high amount of cream, sugar, and ice in it, but hey, if it worked for me, it might work for someone else! Just sip on it constantly in the recovery period, and it'll genuinely feel like the pain is going away. As for whether or not this will make your stomach hurt and run to the bathroom, that didn't happen to me and I was totally fine after about 30 minutes, but again, all I took is a tiny drop, so if you're going to coat a chicken wing with this stuff, yeah, you'll probably wanna make sure you're near a bathroom. I can't imagine it's good for your internal organs to have more than a drop of this at a time. It even says on the bottle: "Consume one drop at a time with extreme caution!" You better heed that warning wholeheartedly. They ain't jokin' around. Sean Evans, I tip my hat to you, sir, for being obligated to do this hundreds of times. I'm unsure how you still have tastebuds after eating whole wings covered in this blasphemous substance, but I applaud you for doing it and taking it like a champ. Hot Ones fan forever!

Prepare yourself for a flavor adventure like no other! Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce is the epitome of spicy perfection, and I can't help but give it a sizzling 5-star rating on Amazon. If you're a true heat seeker, this sauce is an absolute must-have in your collection. First and foremost, let's talk about the heat level. Da Bomb Beyond Insanity lives up to its name and delivers a fiery punch that will test even the most seasoned chili lovers. The Scoville units on this one are off the charts, providing an intense and exhilarating experience for those who dare to indulge. The flavor profile is surprisingly complex and adds depth to any dish. Unlike some other super-hot sauces that sacrifice taste for heat, Da Bomb Beyond Insanity strikes a perfect balance between intense spiciness and a delightful combination of smoky and tangy notes. A little goes a long way, so use it sparingly, and be ready for a rollercoaster of taste sensations. The versatility of this hot sauce is impressive. Whether you're drizzling it over tacos, burgers, wings, or even mixing it into your favorite marinades, it elevates any dish to a whole new level of heat and flavor. Just a tiny drop can transform a bland meal into an explosive culinary experience. The packaging is practical and ensures easy application without any mess. The dropper-style bottle allows precise control over the amount of sauce you use, preventing accidental overpouring and saving you from a potentially unbearable spicy mishap. While it's not for the faint of heart, for heat enthusiasts like myself, Da Bomb Beyond Insanity is the ultimate challenge and a thrilling ride of chili-induced endorphins. In conclusion, Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce is a fiery masterpiece that takes you on a thrilling flavor adventure. It's not just a sauce; it's an experience for those who crave intense heat and bold taste. Embrace the heat, savor the flavor, and embark on a journey you won't soon forget. Five stars for this blazing hot sauce sensation!

Way spicier than 134k scovilles because it uses the extract instead of the real peppers. Taste is alright and not as bad as people say.

Don't let the small bottle fool you, this is good and hot!. I have been on a quest to find the hottest sauce. something that will knock me on my azz. Although this is NOT that sauce, it did make me kind of regret my life decisions the other day! Bought this as a self Christmas gift because I watch #HotOnes on the YouTube every week. This is the one that they have the most reaction from. I believe my taste buds are broken because I really don't feel the heat. I have vowed to become famous so that I can make it on to the show and do the wing gauntlet with Sean Evans. So here I am at work and we all try Da Bomb at my job, dabbed it onto the chips equally, we all had it and i was like its ok.. not as bad as they make it out to be on the show but it works. I can feel that it is hot in my mouth so ok, on to the next one... Fast forward to Christmas day im at my families house and I gave everyone Zombie Apocalypse (Which was good but same feeling as Da Bomb at work for me). Out of the ones that did it with me, my aunt and my sister were both in the kitchen hovered over the sink drinking water and milk to cope with the "pain". All said and done about an hour had passed and one of our guest was about to leave and thanked me for the hot sauce and said, "next time bring a hotter sauce", I said well too bad your leaving because I have a hotter sauce. I busted out Da Bomb and her and I did the same chip w/ Dab amount and HOT DAMN that was way different than a few days prior. I'm talking about uncomfortable!!! We both instantly felt the bad decisions that we have made in life and couldn't hardly speak or deal with the burn. Bust out the Soy Sauce to neutralize the burn and after about 15 minutes or so all was well. Great sauce to have in the collection, weird how one day if didn't phase me then the next day it was in full effect like that. No need to buy this again even though i'm giving this a five star rating. its so hot that well when its done, its done!! on to the next one!! #HumanJukeBoxDJMO

Obviously if you're reading this, you are most likely considering purchasing Da Bomb so you can experience the "joy" of the Hot Ones experience. On the show, this sauce always brings people to their knees and elicits lots of complaints. If I recall correctly, Alton Brown threw the bottle into a waste bin (or he "binned it" for you UK folks). When Sean asks people "how are you with spicy food?" most of the interviewees are fairly modest (usually a sign of someone who can handle heat), but as many have pointed out, it belies just how viscous Da Bomb actually is. Part of this problem is that the Scoville scale isn't exact. Per Wikipedia "Decreasing concentrations of the extracted capsaicinoids are given to a panel of five trained tasters, until a majority (at least three) can no longer detect the heat in a dilution." So all of these numbers are relative. I've had three versions of the Last Dab, Blair's 357, and countless others over the years from the "upper end" of the sauces on Hot Ones. Da Bomb is easily, handily, much hotter. Part of this might be due to the fact that the capsaicin in Da Bomb doesn't come from peppers, directly. It is instead from pepper extract. E.g. instead of simply chopping up some chilis and throwing them into the sauce, the real heat comes from the extract. Flavor wise, Da Bomb is initially almost pleasant. Mild, but smokey. If that flavor was stronger, and it wasn't face meltingly hot, Da Bomb might be a daily driver for some meals. However, the flavor is rather mild and the heat obliterates it anyway. This is not a sauce that is both "hot" and "tasty." This is a sauce that will humble you. When I first tried Da Bomb, I was a wee bit cocky. I'd had plenty of sauces ostensibly hotter (higher Scoville ratings), eat "Thai hot" curry at Thai owned restaurants where the employees try to talk you out of it, and so on and so forth. This is really the product of ratcheting up my tolerance over decades, always chasing that dragon of perfect heat and perfect flavor. Less to say "I am so tough" or any other such nonsense, and more to say "I thought I knew what I was doing." I put a pea sized dot on some pizza crust and let it linger for a few minutes. Sure, I felt the heat, and it was certainly spicier than the Last Dab iterations in my cupboard (or what remain... the Last Dab is enjoyable on its own merits so I actually use it often). This led to an error in judgement. I proceeded to slather a slice of pizza in the stuff. Oh... my... I've never been maced (thought it might happen at a peaceful protest, thankfully not), but I can only imagine what this level of heat feels like in your eyes or nose. Again, it takes a beat for the heat to really come to you. I managed to finish the small slice of a hand tossed pizza (e.g. not a huge slice) before Da Bomb "dropped." The first dab was bad, but tolerable. This was... a mistake. I stuck my tongue in Greek Yogurt, I tried Almond Milk, nothing seemed to cause the heat to abate. Instead, I spent a good 20 minutes pacing back and forth, doing push ups, and jumping in place, much to my dinner companion's amusement. This is a "stuntin sauce," not a flavor sauce. Do not buy Da Bomb or any of its incarnations thinking that you're going to enjoy it in a traditional manner. There are hotter sauces out there, even hotter incarnations of Da Bomb, but Da Bomb is so widely known and "spice lords" can be so cavalier. Buy Da Bomb. Impress your friends. Feel the pain. It is certainly an experience.

I had to try this because of the show. It's definitely not the hottest of their sauces. The ingredients are habanero and Chipotle, not reaper or ghost, but it's hotter than any habanero I've tasted. They must have concentrated it more. The Chipotle gives it a nice roasted flavor. Reaper and ghost, depending on concentration, are usually hotter, but I never cared for their taste. Da bomb flavor is probably the best I've tasted for this level of heat. This is something I can use on all my foods. The hotter sauces I'll save for soups and chilies. My guess as to why da bomb gets the biggest reaction: it's the first sauce that really cranks up the heat. After this one, their mucous membrane are pretty numb, so the hotter sauces don't have as much effect.

This is not a hot sauce that you will be happy with flavorwise and want to substitute on taco night or anything like that. It tastes pretty aweful...and then the heat sets in and just holds on for what feels like forever. I have eaten with hot wings just to do it with the family and it really burns even if you don't eat the whole wing. I can't compare it to any other sauce how it just burns, but it just burns. I have also used it for jerkey just for those guys who think they like hot jerkey and again it doesn't give the best flavor, but the smoke helps. I usually cut off a small piece like half the size of a penny when offereing it and that is typically more than anyone is interested in trying. I have also used it to spice up home mede BBQ sauce, it actually works ok for this, but you have to be careful how much you put in, it gets hot quick, but the other ingredints in the BBQ mask the flavor. If you're thinking of getting it to do a hot ones challenge its worth the experince. If you're looking for a good tasting sauce to use regularly, I'd say go with something else.