Hydro Flask Media Coverage July – October 2013
Hydro Flask was featured in the following media during Q3 2013:
Outlet OutsideOnline.com OutsideOnline.com OutsideOnline.com Examiner.com Bon Appetit RealSimple.com Bicycling.com ABC-Phoenix Idaho Statesman DrinkHacker.com TheClimbingZine.com St. Louis Post SGB Weekly Elevation Outdoors Mag KitchenWareNews Imbibe ParentGuideNews.com Kayakfishingblog.com GlowlerFills.BlogSpot.com TheFiberGlassManifesto RVTravel.com Gumption Gear MillsFly Blog OregonBeerCountry.org
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Date June 26, 2013 Aug. 2013 Oct. 8 2013 Aug. 12 2013 Oct. 2013 --Sept. 2013 Sept. 5 2013 --Sept. 8 2013 --Sept. 9 2013 Aug. 12, 2013 --Aug. 27, 2013 --Sept. 2013 March 13, 2013 Aug. 28, 2013 Aug. 16, 2013 July 14, 2013 July 8, 2013 July 2013 ---
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(Online Magazine) Outside Published: June 26,2013 Title: Trail Gear for Tiny Hikers Author/Email: Erica Lineberry URL: http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/footwear/hiking-shoes/HydroflaskBottle.html Pull Quote: “They keep cold liquids cold, and hot liquids hot, and the 12-ounce size is perfect for little hands: The Hydroflask may just be the only kids’ bottle that can do it all. They come in a wide variety of fun, bright colors, and even offer different cap options (sold separately). The sport cap was recommended to us as a more manageable option for toddler hands, but the twisting top that was “just like Mommy’s” was the favorite in our household. Both tops have a “loop,” making it easy to hook onto a backpack, or for a child to carry with one hand. Most importantly, the beefy stainless steel design makes it darn near impossible to break, regardless of the wear and tear your child may put on it.”
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(Online Magazine) Outside Published: August, 2013 Title: The Best Places to Work 2013 Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/best-jobs/best-jobs2013@gpkg/the-top-100/The-100-Best-Places-to-Work-50-26#gallery-photo-24
Pull Quote: “Employees earn financial rewards for biking, carpooling, or even telecommuting to work.�
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(Online Magazine) Outside Published: October 8, 2013 Title: What's the Burliest Water Bottle You Can Buy? Author/Email: Joe Jackson jcjacks@gmail.com URL: http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-guy/Stress-Test-Hydro-Flask.html Product Featured: All Hydro Flask Pull Quote: “After a long first day—after the 18-ounce Hydro Flask sat on the bow of our raft in the 90-plusdegree heat—we celebrated successfully getting through the class IV crux rapid, Blossom Bar, 14 hours later. We cracked the Hydro Flask to enjoy an—honest to goodness—ice freaking cold gin and tonic. The ice cubes were still cubes, not sad slivers of frozen water. “
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I'm in search of the Holy Grail of water bottles. Something that keeps my coffee hot and my G&T cold. It should also be able to take a serious beating. Based in Bend, Oregon, Hydro Flasks are sold in more than 5,000 store fronts around the country. These bottles and containers are made from stainless steel and BPA free. Photo: Joe Jackson A:While not nearly as sexy as my ski, kayak, or surfboard collections, my four-vessel quiver of Hydro Flasks is still a mighty fine sight. I was introduced to the brand's double-walled vacuum-insulated bottles years ago on Southern Oregon's Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue river. A buddy of mine mixed a cocktail with plenty of ice at 4:00 a.m. before we embarked on our trip. After a long first day—after the 18-ounce Hydro Flask sat on the bow of our raft in the 90-plus-degree heat—we celebrated successfully getting through the class IV crux rapid, Blossom Bar, 14 hours later. We cracked the Hydro Flask to enjoy an—honest to goodness—ice freaking cold gin and tonic. The ice cubes were still cubes, not sad slivers of frozen water. After years of good experiences with Hydro Flasks, I decided to test Hydro Flask's official claim that they will keep hot things hot for 12 hours and cold things cold for 24 hours. I also beat one of them to hell for good measure. It seemed appropriate because they have a lifetime warranty. The Test The Hot: I filled the vessels with 136-degree water, because this study found 136 to be the optimal temperature for hot drinks. I used the fanciest Taylor meat thermometer money could buy at a BiMart to see how they did after 12 hours of sitting. Spoiler alert: they didn't do great. As I thought about it though, the longest I would care about something staying hot is overnight—and I rarely sleep for more than seven hours—so I refilled the bottles with 136-degree water and checked the heat at seven hours. The Cold: I then filled the vessels with 35-degree water because I heard somewhere that it is the best temp at which to serve a gin and tonic. I checked the temperature at 24 hours while the thermostat in my apartment remained at 70 degrees. While it was tempting run the cold test with my preferred alcoholic beverages, I decided to stick with water because it offers fewer variables and I am trying to cut down on the booze during the week. The Ferocity: To determine durability, I focused the punishment on the 18-ounce wide-mouth because purple is my least favorite color. I threw it on the ground repeatedly on various rock and metal surfaces. Then I smashed it with rocks ranging in size from baseball to shoebox. Finally, I backed over it with a 2000 Toyota Camry and a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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12 oz Food Flask Suggested beverage: Irish Coffee Heat after 12 hours: 84 degrees for a 52-degree loss Heat after 7 hours: 87 degrees for a 49-degree loss Cold after 24 hours: 60 degrees for a 25-degree gain
18 oz Wide Mouth (post-beatdown) Suggested beverage: Margarita Heat after 12 hours: 95 degrees for a 41-degree loss Heat after 7 hours: 108 degrees for a 28-degree loss Cold after 24 hours: 36 degrees for a one-degree gain
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21 oz Standard Mouth Suggested beverage: Gin and Tonic Heat after 12 hours: 102 degrees for a 34-degree loss Heat after 7 hours: 111 degrees for a 25-degree loss Cold after 24 hours: 36 degrees for a one-degree gain It is worth noting that I purchased this Hydro Flask two years ago and have since used it as my primary water bottle. It has sustained hundreds of falls from my backpack, uncountable hits against railings (the double wall makes the coolest gong noise), and survived six months in the foulest forgotten cooler known to man.
64 oz Wide Mouth Growler Drink of Choice: Caldera Brewing's Hopportunity Knocks Heat after 12 hours: 115 degrees for a 21-degree loss Heat after 7 hours: 119 degrees for a 17-degree loss Cold after 24 hours: 34 degrees for a one-degree LOSS (mind blown)
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I also tested this with beer last weekend. I had the Hydro Flask filled with Standing Stone's Double IPA on a Friday at 5:00 p.m. I left it outside of a cabin near Crescent City, California, while I surfed on Saturday. Temps were in the mid 50s. I did not have my thermometer with me, so I had to drink the beer at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday—to test it. It was nearly as cold as a pint out of the tap and had not lost any carbonation—as far as my pallet could discern. Beatdown Breakdown: I started by throwing the Hydro Flask at various rocks and parts of railroad track that I encountered along a hike near my house. When all I got was scrapes to the enamel surface, I placed it on the metal part of a track and began dropping the biggest rocks I could find on it. Again, mainly nicks on the exterior, and one particularly large rock put a quarter-inch indent and a few good scratches on the side. I had heard a story that someone once backed over a Hydro Flask with their car and it hadn't left a mark. So I backed over it with my 2000 Toyota Camry. There was only one small scratch. Determined to break this water bottle, I put it under the tire of my 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 and backed over it. Nothing. I put it in drive and drove over it again. Miraculous. Finally, I turned the bottle 90 degrees—so the length of the bottle was parallel to the tread of my tires—and backed over it real slow. I finally heard a pop. Conclusion: You don't need a quiver, but I highly suggest buying a Hydro Flask as your insulated, everyday water bottle. They are spectacularly tough. Having ready ice water on hand is a game changer on hot days. I would not suggest making your coffee at night with the expectation of a warm one in the morning, but it will keep it piping hot if you make it and drink it within a few hours.
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(Online) examiner.com Published: August 12, 2013 Title: The Best Water Bottle Money Can Buy Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.examiner.com/list/the-best-water-bottle-money-can-buy Product Featured: All Products Pull Quote: “If you could only buy one water bottle, here’s the brand you should spend your hard-earned money on—Hydro Flask. It’s the best water bottle out there.”
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If you could only buy one water bottle, here’s the brand you should spend your hard-earned money on—Hydro Flask. It’s the best water bottle out there. The 18/8 stainless-steel bottles have a double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps liquids cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. They are BPA-free and aluminum-free and come in a variety of colors and sizes. This Examiner tested a bottle filled with ice and water, putting it on the dashboard of a car parked in the Las Vegas sun in August. After eight hours the bottle was nearly too hot to touch but still had ice in it, albeit the cubes were getting pretty small, and the water stayed cold hours after the ice was gone. The bottles not only do the job they're supposed to, they also have an aesthetic feel that, like an iPhone, make them a pleasure to own and to hold. A fairly new company, Hydro Flask (founded in 2009) has a mission “to free the world from lukewarm water, produce the highest quality flasks, provide excellent customer service and make a difference in our local community and beyond,” states the company website. Five percent of the purchase price is donated to a charity of the buyer's choice. The four-year-old company located in Bend, Ore., made this year's list of “Best Places to Work” by Outside Magazine, ranking 27th. Hydro Flask bottles are available at Whole Foods Market, REI, West Marine and more. To find a location near you, click here. You can also purchase them online at hydroflask.com.
(Print) Bon Appetit Published: October 2013 Title: Find of the Month Author/Email: Not listed Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote:
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“On a recent camping trip, I filled the Hydro Flask growler with local beer and still had cold, fizzy brew hours later. This fall I’ll use it for Toddies (it does hot, too), making it my go to tailgating accessory.”
(Online Magazine) Real Simple Published: Not Listed Title: 7 Tailgating Snack Foods and Accessories Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/tailgating-food00100000112618/page8.html Product Featured: Growler 13
Pull Quote: “Skip the cooler: This insulated airtight growler will keep the equivalent of five beers cool and fizzy for a whole day. Or, fill to the brim with your favorite soup to keep it piping hot.�
(Online) Bicycling Magazine Published: September 2013 Title: Gear and Bike Review Finder Author/Email: Matt Allyn Matt.allyn@rodale.com URL: http://www.bicycling.com/gearfinderproductlist?gfpagetype=mfg&gfid=96291 Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: 14
“Let’s be honest: You’re definitely going to want to drink beer at a cyclocross race this fall. And whether you spend 45 minutes suffering and sweating, or hours ringing a cowbell and heckling, one of the best ways to ensure a cold beverage afterwards-or during- is by filling up Hydro Flask’s stainless steel growler.”
(TV) ABC-15 Phoenix Published: September 5, 2013 Title: Insulated, Vacuum-Sealed Water Bottles Put to the Test
Author/Email: Daphne Munro, Quita Jackson dmunro@abc15.com URL: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/money/consumer/smart_shopper/Insulated-vacuum-sealed-waterbottles-put-to-the-test#ixzz2hpIIA9TA Product Featured: Water Bottle
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Pull Quote: “I still give the Hydro Flask a thumbs up. It totally lives up to the claim of keeping things cold and hot, but the Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle performed better with more than 24 hours of cold and 12 hours of hot and it was less money. So the Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle also gets a thumbs up.�
Story: My friend Carol gave me a water bottle made by a company called Hydro Flask for my birthday. It is supposed to keep cold liquids, cold and hot liquids, hot. I have been using it for about a month, and I have to say I am very impressed. One day I accidentally left my Hydro Flask in my car all day in the parking garage. After nine hours I went to go move it and discovered there was still ice in the bottle. So I took a sip, and the water was still ice cold. Unbelievable! I wanted to see how the Hydro Flask would compare to other water bottles that claim to keep your beverages cold or hot.
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The Hydro Flask cost about $40 with shipping. We purchased the Hydro Flask directly from their website. Their bottles range in price from $19.99 with their largest one cost $49.99. I know Hydro Flask keeps things cold, but how does it compare to other bottles. I bought a Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle for $21.99 at Target and a regular stainless steel bottle for about $7 at Target. The first test is the cold. I put the same amount of ice and water in all three bottles. The starting temperature was 31 degrees. After about two hours, the water in the regular bottle was at room temperature. I took all three bottles, left them in the car in the hot sun for another two hours, and then left them on my desk overnight. I took the temperature of all three bottles after 24 hours and was totally surprised by the results. The regular stainless steel bottle was at 73 degrees. My Hydro Flask was still extremely cold at 60 degrees. The Thermos still had small pieces of ice; it measured at 32 degrees after 24 hours! I did the same test with coffee to see how long it would stay hot. The starting temperature was 143 degrees, pretty hot like coffee should be. After 10 hours, the regular stainless steel bottle was down to 83 degrees, but the Hydro Flask was still at a pretty good temperature for coffee at 103 degrees. The Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle was 117 degrees. Perfect coffee temperature! I still give the Hydro Flask a thumbs up. It totally lives up to the claim of keeping things cold and hot, but the Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle performed better with more than 24 hours of cold and 12 hours of hot and it was less money. So the Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottle also gets a thumbs up. The Hydro Flask bottles range in price from $19.99 with their largest one costing $49.99. With shipping and tax, the water bottle we ordered total came to $40. You can also buy it at the local Bikram studio in the Valley as well as Vans Golf and Columbia Sport wear stores. I also found both the Hydro Flask and Thermos Vacuum Insulated bottles on Amazon.
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(Online) Idaho Statesman Published: Not Listed Title: 10 Barrel’s Hydro Flask Score Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.idahostatesman.com/ Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “Walk into a brewery holding a Hydro Flask, and envious men stare at you like you’ve got a trophy wife on your arm. (Or if you’re a woman, like you’re really, really cool.) You want a Hyrdro Flask. You NEED a Hydro Flask”
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Published: September 8, 2013 Title: Two for the Road: Mobile Drinking Gear from NiteIze and Hydro Flask Author/Email: Christopher Null cnull@yahoo.com URL: http://www.drinkhacker.com/2013/09/08/road-mobile-drinking-gear-niteize-hydro-flask/ Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “Hydro Flask recognizes that everyone loves reusable steel water bottles but recognizes that the typical 12 oz.-sized bottle won’t get you very far on your camping trip. The Hydro Flask Growler packs a full 64 oz. of whatever heals ya into its belly, and the vacuum-insulated body means it helps to keep your beer cold, your toddy hot, or your Pinot at a perfect 58 degrees. The wide mouth makes filling (and emptying) easy. $50 hydroflask.com”
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(Online Blog) The Climbing Zine Published: Not Listed Title: Not Listed Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.climbingzine.com Product Featured: Water Bottle Pull Quote: “Since I got a sample at the show, I’ve used it everyday, and even if I’ve left the bottle in a warm car the drink is still cool. It by far surpasses any water bottle I’ve used before.”
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(Online) St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published: September 9, 2013 Title: Gear- Hydro Flask 64-oz Water Bottle Author/Email: Harry Jackson Jr. hjaxson@post-dispatch.com URL: Not Listed Product Featured: 64 Oz. Water Bottle Pull Quote: “The bottle is for folks who like to drink a lot on an outing and get frustrated by small bottles and floppy big water bottles�
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(Online Magazine) SGB Weekly Published: August 12, 2013 Title: Noteworthy Aisle Candy From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 Author/Email: Aaron H. Bible URL: http://issuu.com/sportsonesource/docs/sgbw_1332_hi Product Featured: Straw Lid Pull Quote: “The company runs a charitable arm called FivePercentBack.org to give back to worthy causes”
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(Online Magazine) Elevation Outdoors Magazine Published: Not Listed Title: Gear We Love Author/Email: Not Listed URL: Not Listed Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “This stainless steel growler is double-wall vacuum insulated and keeps your beer gold for at least 24 hours. What more do we need to say?”
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(Online Blog) Kitchenware News Published: August 27, 2013 Title: Hydro Flask Releases Copper Brown Growler Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://kitchenwarenews.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/hydro-flask-releases-copper-browngrowler/ Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “Hydro Flask is a premium product that continues to impress breweries and customers across the country with its food grade, stainless steel, BPA-free, durable and sweet proof growlers.�
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(Online Magazine) imbibe Published: Not Listed Title: A Few of Our Favorite Things Author/Email: Not Listed URL: Not Listed Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “It’s the perfect way to get a taste of craft beer on draft, no matter how far from the bar you may be.”
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Published: September 2013 Title: The Latest Healthcare Options for Your Clan’s Well-Being. Author/Email: Kristan Morley URL: http://www.parentguidenews.com/Columns/Health/September2013 Product Featured: Water Bottle Pull Quote: “Keep hydrated with the hydro Flask water bottle”
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(Online Blog) Kayak Fishing Gear Published: March 13, 2013 Title: Hydro Flask Water Bottles Author/Email: Tide Caster URL: http://kayakfishingblog.com/2013/03/hydro-flask-water-bottles/ Product Featured: Water Bottles Pull Quote: “Every once in awhile you come across a product that looks like it may be the answer you have been looking for. The Hydro Flask is one of those products that fits that bill.
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Published: August 28, 2013 Title: Product Review: Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Insulated Growler Author/Email: Alan McCormick URL: http://growlerfills.blogspot.com/2013/08/product-review-hydro-flask-stainless.html Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “I've coveted one of these for quite a while and was thrilled to get my hands on it.”
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Product Review: Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Insulated Growler Among the swag handed out during the 2013 Beer Bloggers Conference in Boston, the Hydro Flask growler took top prize. Hydro Flask, based in Bend, OR, provided each of us a 64 oz insulated growler to take home and enjoy. I've coveted one of these for quite a while and was thrilled to get my hands on it. Hydro Flask claims their double wall vacuum insulation technology will keep your cold liquids chilled (and carbonated) for up to 24 hours, or your hot liquids steaming hot for 12 hours. They are cast from double wall vacuum insulated food grade 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-Free and resistant to bacteria and odors. Hydro Flask also donates 5% of the gross profits on each bottle to a charity of your choice (from their varied list), an offer they extended even to us based on retail value. I directed my 5% to the Red Cross. Hydro Flask growlers are pricey, particularly compared to your typical amber colored glass growler. So I wondered, if you're going to shell out $45 to $49, the average retail price online, does it live up to the hype? Only one way to find out: devise some tests and grab some beer. I picked four simulated real-life tests to see if Hydro Flask was worth the investment. Read on to see how it did. Test One: Five Hour Room Temperature. The test: Filled growler left out at room temperature for five hours. Why: For those times when you grab a growler to take to a friend's house to watch the game or enjoy a party. The growler gets left out while you're enjoying some other offerings. This test primarily tests temperature rise. The process: I had the Hydro Flask filled at Missoula's Draught Works Brewery with their That's What She Said Cream Ale (5.7 % abv, good amount of carbonation, very tasty). It's a beer I enjoy and have had enough to be able to gauge the freshness and the carbonation. The temperature of the beer after filling was 37 degrees, which I measured using a probe connected to an electronic thermometer. After a 15 minute ride home in the truck, I set the Hydro Flask on the counter, out of direct sunlight, at room temperature which averaged around 72 degrees. After five hours, I opened up the Hydro Flask and measured the temperature. The result: The temperature had risen to 41 degrees, an increase of only four degrees and a very respectable result. I poured a pint to check carbonation level and taste. There was no detectable decrease in carbonation and the beer tasted as good as always. The temperature suited my tastes just fine. Test Two: Twelve Hour Room Temperature. The test: Same test as before, but left out at room temperature for twelve hours. 30
Why: I know you wouldn't do this to a growler unless you're particularly forgetful or are hiding it under your desk at work, but I thought it would be good to push the parameters. After all, Hydro Flask claims it will keep your liquids chilled and carbonated for up to 24 hours. This one tests temperature rise and carbonation level along with freshness and flavor. The process: I again filled the growler at Draught Works Brewery with their Cream Ale. The temperature of the beer after filling was 38 degrees. After a 15 minute ride home, I left the Hydro Flask out on the counter, out of direct sunlight. The room temperature was a little warmer this time, averaging around 76 degrees. After twelve hours, I opened the Hydro Flask and measured the temperature. The result: The temperature of the beer was 47 degrees, a rise of 9 degrees. Since it was 5:45 a.m. when I checked it (there's dedication) I did not pour a glass and check the carbonation level. There appeared to be plenty of carbonation based on the foam rising up and over the top of the growler. Instead, I stuck the Hydro Flask into my beer fridge (which hangs out at around 43 degrees) for another twelve hours. By then, the temperature had dropped one degree to 46. I poured a full pint and checked it out. No detectable decrease in carbonation level. The beer still tasted fresh with plenty of carbonation. I had no issue with the temperature. I generally prefer my beer to be in the 40 - 45 or so degree range. Test Three: Forty-Eight Hours in the Fridge The test: Filled growler, left in the fridge for 48 hours. Why: Because sometimes you fill more growlers than you can drink. Sometimes you stock up for a holiday weekend when the brewery is closed. This one tests carbonation and flavor/freshness for those times when you need to store your growler for a bit. The process: Keeping things consistent, I filled the Hydro Flask at Draught Works Brewery with the Cream Ale. The temperature of the beer after filling was 37 degrees. After a 15 minute ride home, I put the Hydro Flask in the beer fridge. The temperature in the fridge was 43 degrees (there is only beer in there, no food). After 53.5 hours, I opened the Hydro Flask and measured the temperature. The result: Yes, this was intended to be a 48 hour test, but due to the schedules of daily life, that got extended by 5.5 hours. After 53.5 hours, the beer was 43 degrees, matching the temperature in of the beer fridge. No carbonation was rising to the top upon opening, unlike previous tests. I poured the beer into a pint glass and was able to generate a good head, but less than previous tests. The taste was still fresh, but there was noticeably less carbonation. I'd go so far as to say the beer was "fine," but it lacked the crisp carbonation of a normal Draught Works Cream Ale. It must be noted, however, that Hydro Flask makes no claim it's growler will keep beer carbonated for 48 hours. Thus, while the growler did not ace the 48-hour fridge test, the beer was still quite drinkable. I would not rely upon it to maintain beer in a perfect condition for two days, but its nice to know I'll still have some pretty good beer if need be. 31
Test Four: Two Hours in a Vehicle on a Sunny Summer Day The test: Filled growler, left in a vehicle with the windows rolled up on a hot summer day. Why: Because you're an idiot. You grabbed your list of errands and stopped by the brewery to fill your growler to share with your significant other once you're done. You head to the next stop and lose track of time. Before you can utter the words "bitter beer face," you remember your foolish error and race back to your vehicle. This one tests whether you'll still be welcome back at home. The process: Consistency is important in these endeavors. I again filled the growler at Draught Works Brewery with their Cream Ale. The temperature of the beer after filling was 37 degrees. I left it in the truck, closed the windows and let the growler sit in the sun shining through the lightly tinted windows. The temperature in the truck at the start of the test was 84 degrees. The outside temperature was 82. Two hours later, the outside temperature was 92 degrees. The growler caught a bit of a break as some high clouds moved in and softened the brunt of the summer sun, but the inside of the truck had risen to a toasty 125 degrees. I then opened the Hydro Flask and checked the temperature of the beer. The result: You can go home and pretend nothing ever happened. The temperature of the beer was 40 degrees, a rise of only 3 degrees. There was no detectable decrease in carbonation level and the beer still tasted fresh. Consider yourself lucky. The Hydro Flask bailed you out, but you really should be more careful with your beer. In between the four tests I also found myself in Helena, MT, at Blackfoot River Brewing Co. and had the Hydro Flask filled with their most excellent North Fork Organic Porter. After a two hour car ride back to Missoula I stuck the growler in the beer fridge. Twenty four hours after it was filled we cracked it open and poured a pint. It was fresh and well-carbonated. Being stainless steel, the Hydro Flask is easy to clean, especially if you rinse it out before anything dries. In that regard it does not have an advantage over glass, which, like the stainless steel, is free from retaining odors. However, the Hydro Flask excels over glass by being impervious to light and it's obvious insulating benefit. My only complaint is that the initial pour from a full growler is a little difficult to pull off, especially one handed. It's a minor nitpick that you can overcome with the help of a friend. Hey, it's a full growler. You're probably not going to be lacking in offers for help. These tests were all performed will a full growler. No growler will maintain a good carbonation level if it is not full. Once you take that first pint off the top, you'll want to share the rest with friends, or get crackin'. Plus, all bets are off if your bartender is not adept at filling growlers. Hydro Flask makes double walled vacuum insulated water bottles in a variety of sizes and shapes and all come with a lifetime guarantee. I can vouch for the quality of 64 oz growler. It is definitely Growler Fills tested and recommended.
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(Online Blog) The Figerglass Manifesto Published: August 16, 2013 Title: Simple Summertime Sangria…Or How I Lost My Hydro Flask Growler Author/Email: Cameron Mortenson URL: http://thefiberglassmanifesto.blogspot.com/2013/08/simple-summertime-sangriaor-how-ilost.html Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “As summer turns to fall I'm thinking the growler will be filled with a hoppy IPA or a hearty soup for a weekend camping trip. The Hydro Flask Growler has become an essential piece of gear to carry along on trips of all sorts.”
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Article: There is no denying that we're in the thick of summer fun and when Hydro Flask sent one of their Growlers to review on T.F.M. I was thinking about making a run to a micro brewery to fill with a seasonal brew. My wife had other ideas, and before I knew it she had whipped up a big batch of sangria to take with us to a party that weekend. So far I haven't gotten it back from her as the growler has been filled with what seems to be a perpetual batch of sangria. I am not complaining since this simple sangria recipe is easy to make, tasty, and the Hydro Flask Growler may be about the best way to keep liquids of any kind cold when headed to a party, the beach, the drive-in movie, picnic, and other summertime gatherings. The Hydro Flask Growler isn't just a pretty piece of metal. This 64 ounce wide-mouth double walled vacuum insulated growler does two things really well and that is keeping cold things cold (and carbonated) for up to 24 hours and keeps hot things hot for up to 12 hours. That's pretty damn impressive. As a side note we've found that the Hydro Flask Growler fits in height in all of our YETI Coolers (from the Roadie on up) which makes it the perfect choice for carrying along on trips as well. As summer turns to fall I'm thinking the growler will be filled with a hoppy IPA or a hearty soup for a weekend camping trip. The Hydro Flask Growler has become an essential piece of gear to carry along on trips of all sorts. SIMPLE SUMMERTIME SANGRIA INGREDIENTS: - Two 750 ml bottles or one 1.5 liter bottle of an inexpensive white wine such as a Dry Riesling, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc. Don't break the bank and just go with whatever white wine is on sale that you like to drink. - Peach Schnapps - Fruit of choice DIRECTIONS: Pour both standard bottles or the entire 1.5 liter bottle of white wine into the growler. Add Peach Schnapps to taste or just fill up the growler leaving room for fruit. Add fruit such as pieces of peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. Enjoy responsibly. WEEKEND GIVEAWAY: Hydro Flask has offered up two of their Growlers to give away this weekend on T.F.M. Let's make this really easy and fun and just tell me what you'd put in a Hydro Flask Growler if you won. THE RULES: 1. Send an email to tfmcontests@gmail.com and tell me what you'd put in your Hydro Flask Growler? 2. Only ONE EMAIL submission per email address. Duplicates will be deleted. 34
3. Submissions will be accepted until 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2013. 4. On Monday morning TWO WINNERS will be chosen by random number generator and then listed at the bottom of this post. Winners will also be contacted by email as well. 5. Each winner will receive a Hydro Flask Growler and a few T.F.M. decals. WEEKEND GIVEAWAY WINNERS There were almost 200 emails submitted for this giveaway and the random number generator chose the following winners... SARAH KURTZ ED MILLER Thanks to Hydro Flask for the support and also to everyone that played along. Check out the Hydro Flask website for more information on the Growler as well as their other excellent products.
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(Online) RV Travel.com Published: July 14, 2013 Title: Hydro Flask: The Ultimate Water Bottle Author/Email: boondockbob URL: http://www.rvtravel.com/?q=blog/products-recreational-vehicles-hydro-flask-ultimate-waterbottle Product Featured: Water Bottle Pull Quote: “The Hydro Flask’s double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks icy cold up to 24 hours (even in the blazing sun!) and steaming hot up to 12 hours. Think of that. You can still take a nice, cold drink of water after hiking or paddling in the hot sun for hours.”
Article: A water bottle is a water bottle is a water bottle. Uh, actually no. You can drink water out of a cheap plastic BPA water
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container sold cheaply everywhere, or you could opt for a sturdier, BPA free super bottle like the Hydro Flask. But why should you buy the expensive bottle instead of the cheap plastic bottle when all you want is what is inside--the water? A fair question. The Hydro Flask people hope to change your mind about that most basic human need, water, and what you drink it from. They began by questioning what they could do to create a reusable water bottle that performs in any environment and is safe under all conditions. Function: The Hydro Flask’s double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks icy cold up to 24 hours (even in the blazing sun!) and steaming hot up to 12 hours. Think of that. You can still take a nice, cold drink of water after hiking or paddling in the hot sun for hours. No sweat: It will not sweat. The outside stays dry so it doesn't soak the insides of your backpack or whatever else it comes into contact with. Chemical-free: The BPA and aluminum free bottles ensure no leaching of chemicals, plastic or aluminum, into beverages with their non-toxic food grade powder coated exterior. Durable: Made with 100 percent, 18/8 stainless steel that is resistant to bacteria and odors and is backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty. Yes, unconditional and lifetime warranty. How often do you see that? Socially Responsible: Hydro Flask donates five percent of the net purchase price to a charity of the consumer’s choice, as part of FivePercentBack.org. Diverse: The flasks come in a variety of shapes and styles including standard, wide-mouth, and narrow, as well as food flasks, beverage flasks, coffee/travel flasks with Hydro Flip lids and beer growlers. They fit into bike water bottle holders and most car cup holders. The Hydro Flask is available at retailers nationwide and online (including Amazon) beginning at $16.86.
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Published: July 8, 2013 Title: Hydro Flask: A Bottle For Life Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://www.gogumption.com/?s=hydro+flask&x=0&y=0 Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “When is a water bottle more than just a water bottle? It starts when the brand behind the bottle sets forth a mission that goes well beyond the standard making and selling of hydration products.�
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(Online Blog) Millsfly Published: July 2013 Title: Super Scientific Hydro Flask Review Author/Email: Not Listed URL: Not Listed Product Featured: Water Bottle Pull Quote: “This aint your parents water bottle”
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(Online) Oregon Beer Country Published: Not Listed Title: Hydro Flask-Adventures In Hot Coffee And Cold Beer Author/Email: Not Listed URL: http://oregonbeercountry.org/blog/hydro-flask-adventures-hot-coffee-and-cold-beer Product Featured: Growler Pull Quote: “This thing is a beast! We filled it up with coffee the morning we left for a festival in Stevenson, Washington - and our coffee was still warm the next morning!”
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Article: From time to time, we at Oregon Beer Country find/stumble upon/trip over or actively seek out products that we think our audience could benefit from hearing about - and so we set about the task of securing products, testing them out, and then reporting back. Imagine receiving beer mail at work. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it. (We try to keep the co-workers jealousy at bay by sharing when we can.) Such was the case when researching an article for 1859 : Oregon's Magazine on growler fill stations. Tons of information about the best ways in which to store our precious beer, and lo and behold, a clever and different growler than we'd seen before! "Hydro Flask is the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and has recently expanded into the food and beverage industry with its food flasks and industry-first double wall vacuum insulted 64oz growlers. Using only high-quality 18/8 stainless steel, Hydro Flask delivers what people on the go have been looking for: a durable flask that keeps hots hot, colds cold, is stylish, 100% recyclable and is backed by a lifetime warranty." We like the sounds of that! Further, reports the Hydro Flask website, they believe "that great flasks and great causes go hand in hand, and through its charitable arm, 5% Back (formerly FivePercentBack.org™), offers a giveback program that allows consumers to allocate a portion of their flask sales to a charity they choose. For more about Hydro Flask’s charitable mission and commitment to making a difference in the community, visit www.FivePercentBack.org." This thing is a beast! We filled it up with coffee the morning we left for a festival in Stevenson, Washington - and our coffee was still warm the next morning! Upon return from the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, it was filled with gold-medal winner Pallet Jack by Barley Brown's... And it did a fine job of keeping that delicious beer cold and fresh! Let's take a look at the facts here: 1. Hydro Flasks are BPA-free, lightweight, durable, sweat-proof, freeze-proof, 100% recyclable, and come with an unconditional lifetime warranty. 2. Hydro Flasks are made from 18/8 stainless steel and feature double-wall vacuum insulation that ensures the temperature of the liquid inside never mingles with the temperature of the environment outside. With our standard mouth and narrow mouth bottles, hot liquids will stay hot for up to 12 hours, and cold liquids will stay cold for up to 24. 3. FivePercentBack.org, the charitable arm of Hydro Flask, enables customers to donate 5% of the profits from the bottle sales to a charity of their choosing. There's a serial number on your Hydro Flask that you enter in on the website! 4. Hydro Flask ONLY manufactures double wall vacuum insulated stainless steel products (no single wall, no aluminum bottles, etc.) - they hone their specialty! 4. Hydro Flask was established in 2009. The company is based in Bend, Oregon (Central Oregon). CEO is Scott Allan. We LOVE supporting home-grown / home-manufactured products! GO OREGON/USA!
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5. Hydro Flask is available in breweries and retail locations, as well as online at www.HydroFlask.com, and via their customer service line: 888.58.HYDRO (888.584.9376) Even though the growler is sometimes hard to hold on to / pour with my smaller, sometimes achy hands, this is a great product - I definitely prefer it to the crazy complicated flip/swing/pop top growler we have, and we can't wait to see more of these Hydro Flasks in breweries across the state! Many thanks to Hydro Flask for sending over this growler for us to explore with - we can't wait to take it camping!
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