How much caffeine is in Bare Brew Cold Brew?

Each 12 fl oz can of Bare Brew Cold Brew contains 320mg of caffeine, about 26.7mg per fluid ounce, with no added sugar, so there's no sugar spike.

What are the ingredients in Bare Brew?

Bare Brew contains just 2 ingredients: 100% Honduran Arabica Coffee and Filtered Water. No additives, no preservatives, no artificial flavors. Pure coffee.

Is Bare Brew good for fasting?

Bare Brew contains 20 calories, 0g sugar, and 5g total carbohydrate per can. Whether that fits your fasting or keto protocol is up to you; check with your doctor.

How does cold brew compare to energy drinks?

Cold brew like Bare Brew is made from real coffee with minimal processing, while energy drinks typically add sugar or artificial sweeteners and other ingredients. Bare Brew has 320mg of caffeine per 12 fl oz can, about 26.7mg per fluid ounce, from coffee and filtered water only.

Is Bare Brew organic?

Bare Brew is made from 100% Honduran Arabica Coffee sourced for quality and flavor. It is not certified organic and carries no third-party certification.

How should I store Bare Brew Cold Brew?

Bare Brew is shelf-stable at room temperature before opening. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 3 days.

Where can I buy Bare Brew?

Purchase Bare Brew directly from drinkbarebrew.com, with $8.99 flat-rate shipping on every US order, and at select retail locations listed at drinkbarebrew.com/pages/stock-us.

Do you offer subscriptions?

Yes. Bare Brew offers subscription options for regular deliveries. You can skip, pause, change frequency or cancel at any time from the subscription portal.

Why is cold brew less acidic than hot-brewed coffee?

Cold brewing extracts fewer of the acids that hot brewing pulls from the same beans. Research published in Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-34392-w) found cold brew has a lower total titratable acidity than hot brew, though pH is comparable.

Who founded Bare Brew?

Bare Brew was founded by Miles Schwartz in Chicago, IL to deliver clean caffeine: 100% Honduran Arabica coffee with just 2 ingredients, zero sugar, 20 calories, and maximum flavor.

How does Bare Brew's caffeine compare to other canned cold brews?

A 12 fl oz can of Bare Brew contains 320mg of caffeine, which is about 26.7mg per fluid ounce. Canned cold brews differ in both container size and concentration, so the accurate comparison is milligrams per fluid ounce rather than milligrams per container. Bare Brew's caffeine occurs naturally in the coffee; none is added.

Does Bare Brew have sugar?

No. Bare Brew has 0g of sugar, 20 calories, and 5g total carbohydrate per 12oz can. It is made with just two ingredients: 100% Honduran Arabica coffee and filtered water.

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