Evogen EVP AQ is a stimulant-free liquid pre-workout built on vegetable glycerol and betaine. A full serve of 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) gives 20 g of glycerol, 2.5 g of betaine and 250 mg of vitamin C, and each 473 mL bottle holds 16 full serves or 32 half serves. It suits evening training, caffeine-free days, or stacking with another pre-workout.
At a glance
| Detail | Evogen EVP AQ |
|---|---|
| Brand | Evogen |
| Type | Liquid, stimulant-free pre-workout based on glycerol |
| Serve size | Full serve 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz, about 30 mL); half serve 1 tablespoon |
| Key actives per full serve | 20 g vegetable glycerol (GlycoSpan), 2.5 g betaine, 50 mg S7 NO blend, 250 mg vitamin C |
| Energy per full serve | 90 Calories (about 377 kJ), 20 g carbohydrate |
| Servings / sizes we list | 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle: 16 full serves or 32 half serves |
| Flavours we list | Sour Apple, Unflavoured, Watermelon |
| Dietary notes | No caffeine listed. Allergen warning: none, but made in a facility that also processes peanuts, wheat and eggs. Sour Apple and Watermelon also list 55 mg sodium per full serve and steviol glycoside as a sweetener |
What is in EVP AQ
Vegetable glycerol (20 g per full serve). Glycerol is a Group A performance supplement in the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sports Supplement Framework. The AIS explains that taking glycerol with a large volume of fluid helps the body retain the fluid you drink. It is used for hyperhydration before exercise and to help rehydration afterwards.
For context, the AIS hyperhydration protocol uses 1.2 to 1.4 g of glycerol per kg of body mass in about 25 mL of fluid per kg, 90 to 180 minutes before exercise. For a 75 kg athlete that is roughly 90 to 105 g of glycerol, so a full serve of EVP AQ is a much smaller dose than the AIS protocol. Evogen markets EVP AQ for muscle fullness and pumps, and those are the brand's claims.
Betaine (2.5 g). The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) says betaine studies typically used 2 to 5 g a day, results were conflicting and any performance improvements tended to be modest, and research has not adequately evaluated its safety.
S7 NO blend (50 mg). This blend contains green coffee bean extract, green tea extract, turmeric extract, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli and kale. The label does not give individual amounts, and no caffeine amount is stated.
Vitamin C (250 mg) comes as sodium ascorbate. The rest of the bottle is purified water, citric acid, cultured dextrose (a natural preservative) and natural flavour, with steviol glycoside in the flavoured versions.
Who it suits
- People who train late or skip caffeine and want a pre-workout with no caffeine listed.
- Lifters who already use a stimulant pre-workout. Evogen says EVP AQ works on its own or stacked.
- Anyone who prefers a liquid measured by the tablespoon over a scoop of powder.
- Newer users willing to start with the half serve, as Evogen suggests.
Who should check first
- Under 18: Evogen says it is not for individuals under 18.
- Pregnant, nursing or with a medical condition: Evogen says do not use without consulting a doctor. The same applies if you take medication.
- Sensitive stomach: the AIS lists gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, headaches and a laxative effect as possible concerns with glycerol, and notes that retained fluid adds body mass.
- Ultra-endurance athletes: the AIS does not recommend glycerol hyperhydration before ultra-endurance events, as it may cause prolonged fluid overload.
- Avoiding caffeine completely: the S7 blend includes green coffee bean and green tea extracts, and no caffeine figure is given.
- Allergies: no allergens are declared, but it is made in a facility that also processes peanuts, wheat and eggs.
- Drug-tested athletes: the AIS notes glycerol was removed from the WADA Prohibited List on 1 January 2018. Sport Integrity Australia still says athletes are responsible for whatever is in a product and points to HASTA or Informed Sport certified products. Evogen's page does not mention either. See our guide for drug-tested athletes.
How to use EVP AQ
Shake the bottle well before each use. Evogen's directions are:
- Beginners: half a serve (1 tablespoon) in 12 to 16 oz (about 355 to 475 mL) of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training.
- Advanced: 1 full serve (2 tablespoons) in 24 to 32 oz (about 710 to 945 mL) of water before training.
- Do not exceed 1 serve (2 tablespoons) in 24 hours, and stay hydrated through the day.
The label serve is 1 fl oz, which is about 30 mL, so a measuring cup marked in millilitres is an easy way to get the dose right. If you add EVP AQ to a caffeinated pre-workout, count the caffeine from that product. FSANZ advises healthy adults to have no more than 400 mg of caffeine a day from all sources and no more than 200 mg in a single serving, and pregnant or breastfeeding women no more than 200 mg a day. If you are new to stacking, start with half a serve of each. Read our pre-workout caffeine guide.
How it compares
- EVP-3D by Evogen: Evogen's caffeine-free powder pre-workout, mixed as 1 scoop in 8 to 10 fl oz of cold water. It contains beta-alanine, which Evogen notes can cause tingling, while EVP AQ does not list beta-alanine.
- Chaotic Pump by Mad House Innovations: a powder that lists 6,000 mg of L-citrulline and about 7 mg of caffeine (from coffee fruit extract) per 11 g scoop. EVP AQ lists no citrulline and no caffeine.
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Where to buy EVP AQ in Melbourne and Australia
You can buy EVP AQ online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery (see our shipping and returns page), or order online and collect from one of the 11 Supps247 stores that offer click and collect. Supps247 has 18 stores, 17 in Victoria plus Richlands in Queensland, so use the store locator to find your nearest. Our in-store team can help you compare labels side by side before you buy.
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EVP AQ review: our verdict
EVP AQ is an unusual and genuinely useful option: a stim-free liquid built on glycerol, which the AIS rates Group A for helping the body hold on to the fluid you drink. It suits evening trainers and people who want to stack a caffeine-free product with their usual pre-workout, and the half serve makes it easy to start small. The trade-offs: a full serve is far below the AIS hyperhydration protocol, so the fullness and pump benefits are mostly the brand's claims, glycerol can upset some stomachs, and the S7 blend includes green coffee and green tea extracts without a stated caffeine amount.
FAQs
Is EVP AQ stimulant-free?
Evogen markets EVP AQ as stimulant-free and the label lists no caffeine. The 50 mg S7 blend includes green coffee bean and green tea extracts without a caffeine figure, so check with your doctor if you must avoid caffeine entirely.
What does glycerol do in a pre-workout?
Glycerol helps the body hold on to fluid you drink. The AIS lists it in Group A for hyperhydration and rehydration, using much larger doses than one serve of EVP AQ. Evogen's fullness and pump claims are the brand's own.
How many serves are in a bottle of EVP AQ?
Each 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle holds 16 full serves of 2 tablespoons, or 32 half serves of 1 tablespoon.
Can I take EVP AQ with my pre-workout?
Yes, Evogen says it can be taken on its own or stacked. Stay within each product's directions, including the 2 tablespoon daily limit for EVP AQ, and add up the caffeine from your other products.
Is EVP AQ good for beginners?
It can be, as it has no listed caffeine. Evogen suggests beginners start with half a serve (1 tablespoon) in 12 to 16 oz of water. Glycerol can upset some stomachs, so try it on a light training day first.
Label details checked against the official Evogen product page and supplement facts panels on 19 October 2026. Formulas can change, so always read the label on the product you buy and follow the directions.
Sources: Evogen Nutrition, EVP AQ Liquid Glycerol; Evogen, EVP AQ Unflavored supplement facts; Evogen, EVP AQ Watermelon supplement facts; Evogen, EVP AQ Sour Apple supplement facts; Australian Institute of Sport, Group A supplements; Australian Institute of Sport, Glycerol; Australian Institute of Sport, Glycerol: concerns and considerations; NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance; FSANZ, Caffeine powders and high caffeine content foods; Sport Integrity Australia, Supplements; Evogen Nutrition, EVP-3D Non-Stim Pre-Workout; Mad House Innovations, Chaotic Pump supplement panel
