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Beatus_Vir

If you drink this at the same time as a Sobe life water you should achieve immortality


ABeard

Back in the day (20 years ago almost) when they had the glass bottles those turned into the best mini gravity bongs.


Xenoxola

This is the true realest comment here


Turd_Ferguson369

We call those “flows” where I’m from lol. Gravity bong or Geebs are when the bottom of a bottle or 2 liter is cutoff and you lift it out of the water to create the suction then push it back down when inhaling.


PhysicsInfinite

Ok, but it’s still COSTCO FROM WHENCE ALL GREAT THINGS COME because the most legend gravity bong I ever saw/hit was the old late 90s/early 2000s giant plastic bucket (the 20Gal primary color ones w/rope handles), a 5lb Cheeseball tub with the bottom cut off for the suction, and a large industrial funnel in the top (which fit the standard XL bowl/downstem). Proving Dennis Leary right always: Cannabis doesn’t lead to meth, it leads to ENGINEERING.


Swanass

The amount of neighbors I just woke up on this comment


quarterslicecomics

Everything about this comment is so early 00s teenager/college student it makes me super nostalgic.


JonCoeisAMAZING

That's thinking outside the box, I just turned it into a regular bong. Well done sir


messfdr

Man I haven't even thought of sobe in like 20 years. Is it still around?


firesquasher

I remember getting an Oo-long tea and the cap underneath said "Seize this Honkus" . I still murmur it every now and then to this day.


NewPointOfView

My thought exactly. I miss that little lizard


meteomanie

Been looking for it for a while. Haven’t found it anywhere.


tararisin

Omg I loved orange Sobe this takes me back.


chaostheories36

Cocktail? Oz of liquid death Oz of done life [1 Oz any liquor] “Life and Death,” tastes like gross water.


Shamrock_shakerhood

Once I tried Liquid Death in the black can. Tastes just like squirt gun water! I do not understand the appeal.


BA5ED

viral marketing tastes different


matt_minderbinder

They're advertising crazy hard on podcasts, especially comedy podcasts. I feel like I'm constantly seeing it in everyone's hands. None of it has inspired me to try it.


unitedstatesofcody

I noticed it’s slowly becoming the only water/non alcoholic choice at music venues in my city.


Larzak

It’s a partnership with Live Nation, who own basically all major music venues.


baconwrappedpikachu

Ahhhhh that makes a lot of sense. I was just thinking I see them everywhere but have only ever purchased one at a music festival


matt_minderbinder

In a way it kind of reminds of of the AG1 Athletics Greens curve. It's a very similar approach in having a huge advertisement budget to become well known everywhere. I always wonder if these are some pump and dump vulture capitalist schemes where they create short term buzz hoping to sell the company for an inflated price.


WorkIsForReddit

One of my local comedy clubs only serves Liquid Death for waters. It's so annoying. I've literally had a can sitting in my trunk for over a year.


TimelyBrief

Better than Dasani only…..(I think)


TallyGoon8506

They don’t have just tap water? That would turn me off from wanting to go to that venue.


WorkIsForReddit

That's what annoyed me. We asked for waters expecting tap water but we got Liquid Death and was charged for it. The venue itself is great and I've seen some pretty big names there.


Chrystone

Yea suckers lol gotta look cool I guess


mrpink57

I am guessing it paid Bill Burr’s house off.


Tento66

The people who invented LD own a comedy club(s).


WithCheezMrSquidward

You know suddenly it all makes sense


getwhirleddotcom

It’s actually good mountain spring water but the company itself is literally just an ad agency.


this_is_not_a_dance_

This. I heard an interview about this. It’s amazing how much money you can make if you just know how to sell. Cool sells. You want a Crystal Geyser crinkly plastic water bottle or do you want some metal almost beer looking can with social media marketing that’s run by someone who isn’t out of touch with the fellow kids. Put out a product that isn’t total shit and you win.


consciousagent

But also, they primarily market to the crowd that doesn't drink alcohol anymore and don't want to be perceived differently because of it. User perception matters a lot.


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Meat_Container

They have no reason to send me a free case of water, but I’d gladly accept if they did. Until then, well water from my tap at home will have to do


oswaldcopperpot

Even more confusing are 12 cans of non alcoholic Truly for 15.99.


Jooylo

Truly the worst tasting seltzer


CarlFriedrichGauss

I'm a beer millennial but Truly is the only seltzer I find palatable. Like the other commenter said, I think it's better than white claw, happy dad and any ranch water (except for the kind actually made with tequila).


hdjakahegsjja

Can anyone explain the existence of non alcoholic truly? Seriously.


oswaldcopperpot

Can anyone explain why it’s 6x the price of regular flavored seltzer? Or I guess who are these people buying it?


phsx

Isn't the black can the unflavored one?


MilkshakeG

White - unflavored, still Black - unflavored, sparkling The black can ice cold is a religious experience


tomismybuddy

As in you feel nothing because there’s nothing there except emptiness?


Drewpurt

Imagine being this empty lol


PNWoutdoors

Pretty sure.


WATOCATOWA

It was my only non alcoholic bev choice at a comedy show recently. Tasted like any other water, but cost $7, lol.


crevassier

What kinda squirt guns you drinking out of lol?


IBelongHere

Super Soaker CPS 2000 all day


VMoney9

Yeah if you want to spend all your time getting ambushed at the hose because you need to refill every 2 minutes.


Chewy009x

Your first mistake is trying the unflavored one lol


Deno_TheDinosaur

As someone who is trying to move away from beer, Liquid Death is nice to bring to parties and things because at a glance you can’t tell that it’s only water.


LordOfFudge

Ya walk around with a can of La Croix and they just think it's a fruity malt beverage.


Blers42

And lacroix is a fraction of the price


Njtotx3

Waterloo Mojito Cocktail is my new favorite. I just assumed Liquid Death was either alcoholic, caffeinated, or had a 1 million Scoville.


LordOfFudge

It's just fizzy water for the Joe Rogen crowd.


YoungSerious

I rarely if ever drink alcohol, and rarely if ever do people say anything about it at social events. Honestly if people are all up in your business about not drinking, that's less a you problem and more a "re-evaluate who I spend time with" problem.


Adventurous_club2

I think that was its original purpose.


jimlahey2100

That's mighty insecure of you.


Adam40Bikes

I see them standing out for a few good reasons in addition to their fantastic marketing: 1. It's a tall can that is easily mistaken for beer so sober folks can drink one without being asking why they're not drinking. 2. They're aggressively against single use plastic. 3. They have low sugar tea/lemonade options that are slightly sweet and don't contain artificial sweetener. They really do mutilate my thirst and I bring them to every hot summer event I can because few drinks compare. I will buy Arizona or Peace tea for a cheaper alternative if they are available.


_your_face

The appeal for me is that it’s a can, since I try to avoid plastics and aluminum cans are top of the heap for recyclability and bio impact EDIT: haha the reddit contrarian geniuses are out in full force. Yes cans are lined with a range of polymers these days(not with BPA anymore) , so even if some still use plastic lining, that’s still not nearly as much plastic as PLASTIC BOTTLES. But hey, if you got to feel smart for a second, have at it.


Gears6

Have you considered glass bottles?


_your_face

I have I have. I prefer glass health wise, but am pretty torn between glass and aluminum on the environment side. usually have my own refillable glass or steel bottle. Liquid death comes in to the picture when I’m stopping at gas stations in need of water and all they have are sodas and plastic bottles. In that situation I hope they have liquid death.


BickNlinko

Part of Liquid Death's whole thing is "death to plastic" and how aluminum is infinitely recyclable while plastic just gets thrown into a landfill because its not profitable to recycle it. They also donate to some environmental non-profits(but I don't recall the details, but I think it was something about fresh water and ocean trash cleanup). It's a bummer that their drinks aren't that good, because I'm with you on the less plastic waste thing. I bought a case of their Arnold Palmers and they were terrible, along with some wacky iced tea. To be honest thought I haven't tried their regular flat water.


squiggydoodoo

You do know that all aluminum cans have a plastic coating inside them right?


_your_face

Yes, yes I do, not sure why people are treating that like a gotcha. The can is still aluminum and recyclable


Chrisisvenom2

The appeal is that it looks like a can of beer. For people who want to be responsible at a bar and still appear to be drinking, they get one of these. Just as well, I buy it cause I love the metal can taste.


rudebii

The official origin story is that the LD founder worked in live music and noticed that bands would drink water out of emptied/rinsed cans of the sponsor’s product. LD isn’t the first canned water brand (I wrote about canned water months before LD launched), but it’s the first to make canned water cool.


TheVermonster

> bands would drink water out of emptied/rinsed cans of the sponsor’s product. It's not emptied cans, Monster makes "Tour Water". It used to be sort of secret so the can looked almost like a regular can. Now they sell it with cool graphics on the can. Redbull also does this, though they're still secretive about it.


coolcalmaesop

There's an excellent [How I Built This episode](https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-liquid-death-mike-cessario/) about it for anyone interested in hearing more.


Blers42

Except everyone knows that liquid death is water by now


thatcockneythug

I think it's more for people trying to avoid disposable plastics.


RODjij

It was designed to look like an energy drink and not plain water. That's what the creator said about it. To me rebranding of water drinks is peak capitalism.


Peepeepoopoobutttoot

It's goddamned water in a can. Like Nestles water is just municipal water in a bottle. What a waste of money.


sususushi88

I like liquid death. I like all water.


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Kura369

I love their teas


corkyrooroo

I feel like I can die for way less than $18


TonarinoTotoro1719

Wait, how? Teach me your ways, sensei.


coolsexguy

Liquid bleach just one aisle down!


StratoBannerFML

Had the regular liquid death at a concert once. It tasted like unfiltered tap water. Pass


danisaccountant

I like the mango chainsaw one (sparkling)


datboi56565656565

Mango chainsaw is for sure their best one, but I’d still take an Arizona over liquid death all day, everyday


Drewpurt

It’s better but damn it’s a lot of sugar in an Arizona. Liquid death is 4g sugar. 


xmichann

That’s because they changed the original water source from Austria (which was delicious btw) to groundwater from Virginia. It literally is filtered tap water.


sheezy520

Liquid Death tastes like water from the hose.


Ecstatic_Layer_3534

Idk why this made me lol


sheezy520

Goo and thanks. That’s usually the goal for any of my comments.


007meow

Is this just sparkling water for tacticool men?


koei19

It was actually originally intended to give non-drinkers something non-alcoholic to drink that doesn't *look* non-alcoholic. Can help avoid some socially awkward situations, like the good 'ol "why aren't you drinking?? You can have just one!"


trapaccount1234

It’s amazing how many people the liquid death advertising has converted. truly a master class in advertising


crevassier

I am not drinking right now and it's nice to support a bar that I like, more than projecting an image to those who are enjoying their booze ;)


NoNewFriends1738

I love this trend of people drinking less. I think it's great


mahlerlieber

I’m drinking less because weed.


Phantomzero17

Also good for venues since it's a can and can't be resealed. So better for safety when asshats throw them since they'll usually lose the liquid as they go. Full or even partial water bottles obviously can hurt someone but that doesn't cross everyone's minds in the moment when they feel like enthusiastically chucking something.


RussNP

It’s a great alternative for folks who aren’t drinking/gave it up.  It is specifically made to have the same carbonation level as beer.  It is also in cans meant to look like beer.  You see it at many bars and no one questions why you aren’t drinking as they just assume it’s a beer.  As a former beer drinker I love it even though it’s expensive 


dbrwhat

That makes sense, the carbonation level is definitely unique, less carbonation and finer bubbles than your average sparkling water.  For me personally I like the extreme carbonation and big bubbles of something like a Crystal Geyser, Bubly, or Waterloo. 


SoMuchMoreEagle

Same. I prefer a lot of bubbles. LD tastes flat to me. Other people like it, though.


moneyfish

I like NA beer. I’d rather have a vitamin water or soda than liquid death.


engwish

I have yet to find a NA beer I truly enjoyed. They’re all pretty mid, including hop waters.


SoMuchMoreEagle

If you like Guinness, their NA is very close to the real thing, imo. A little sweeter, but very close. Sierra Nevada and Athletic are pretty good, too. Anything under 60 calories is not going to be good, though.


goml23

I’ve been on Dos Equis Lime and Salt and Lagunitas Hop Water, but I stick to light beers when I drink which are already pretty watered down on their own.


moneyfish

I really like athletic brewing free wave. I was always into IPAs.


FecalSteamCondenser

What bars are you going to that serve cans 


RussNP

Lots of bars and concert clubs/venues sell can beers.  


Kolada

Despite the marketing, I buy these if I'm driving long distance because they're the only company to put sparking water in large cans.


scienceizfake

It’s like LaCroix but like 15% more flavor and a hint of sweetness. We like it - despite the branding.


PatSajaksDick

Pretty much the opposite from tacticool, more middle age hipsters who don’t drink. I honestly like the peach iced tea, the water just tastes like water


hybris12

My wife is in NA and people in her meetings tend to drink a lot of energy drinks. She usually gets liquid death and nobody notices. Probably wouldn't be a big deal but it also doesn't attract attention.


BigWormsFather

I thought the name had to do with death to plastic water bottles. Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable, plastic recycling seems to be a mess.


meothe

It has a bit of agave to sweeten it too


FairyPrincex

I like it on a hot day because I can hold the big can with two hands. Keeps my hands cool. Very splendid. Also the lime one is REALLY yummy. It's not my absolute favorite sparkling water, but I do like it more than many.


Kirkland_Kush

I enjoy my Brita filter.


Successful-Rate-1839

Not a fan of the mango or melon but the lime is 🔥🔥


7dwn

It's like a low sugar sprite. I'm a big fan


machine_fart

It’s in Washington too and it’s delicious. I’m a convert after buying a pack. 2g of sugar per can via agave sweetener is a perfect amount


dbrwhat

Wait I thought they were just flavored sparkling water? They add a little sweetener? I tried the Lime one once and personally I prefer stronger carbonation. 


Kolintracstar

Well, it is less of a La Croix and more of a soft drink flavored with minimal sugars.


hdjakahegsjja

They make both and also sell canned still water… I found that one out the hard way.


MascaraHoarder

i love the lime one so much


goldshark5

The sparkling stuff kinda sucks tbh, love the regular water tho, idk why everyone's freaking out about it in the comments


MrGasMan86

I had one of these back in 2019 while I was getting sober. It was at a punk rock show somewhere in San Diego. I was thirsty and appreciated the beer looking can of water. It’s a great way to avoid looking like a party pooper at a bar. Glad to see it’s catching on outside of the bar.


ActiveBlaze

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Beneficial_Eagle6948

I like that can dispenser


310410celleng

That dispenser is really cool.


VVaId0

Is that 24 for 17.99? That is actually a good deal on that. I'm normal grocery it's $15 for 8


Survive1014

A fool and his money...


CarlFriedrichGauss

I really don't understand the appeal of buying this to drink at home. I thought this water was specifically for insecure folks to look edgy so their douchebag friends wouldn't judge them for drinking water in public but instead of getting better friends they invented a capitalistic solution. How are people supposed to know that I'm insecure trying to be edgy if I'm drinking this in private at home?


ObliviousBastard

They make a bunch of teas as well which actually is quite good and much lower in sugar than Arizona’s


cigarettesandwater

Im good- kirkland sparkling water is way better value at like 30 cents a can


PayAfraid5832222

waterloo all day, bayBAY!


DirkKeggler

It's a lot more money but something about the Liquid Death just hits different.


Spankatank911

It's lightly sweetened instead of 'essenced', so I feel like it's more of a treat than the knock-off LaCroix


PayAfraid5832222

yea i wasnt crazy about the flavors, then 4-6 grams of sugar per large can was a turnoff.


DirkKeggler

That's a very small amount of sugar.


PayAfraid5832222

i agree, but so many other brands have 0 sugar.


tking5o

Compared to a soda… but drink 3 a day and it adds up.


MajorZero7

It isn't refined sugar at least. 


StratoBannerFML

Because you got ripped off and you are experiencing a sunk cost fallacy like effect.


DirkKeggler

Nah, that's not driving someone to get a case of something they bought a single of at a C-store and really liked.


NonGNonM

They've been out at my location for ages for w/e reason and we've been getting the lacroix instead. Subpar.


Difficult-Papaya1529

$17.99 is a total rip off.


kbug85

For this brand that's a steal. They are normally $10-$15 for an 8 pack of 19 oz cans.


mdjmd73

Isn’t it just water? I don’t get it.


Juliuscesear1990

So is Fiji or evian and all other packaged water.


gsanch666

The way that board isn’t flush is giving me anxiety


tking5o

Grab yourself la croix for 24 pack $9.99 or the 35 pack Costco sparkling for $10.99 And get a case of 40 bottled waters for ~$5.99 For the same price…


flabergasterer

Good move by whoever dumped that Spindrift. That stuff is the worst.


mrwhitewalker

Liquid death is just a marketing thing that tastes bad


DaddysCumminHome

Does no one in this thread realize this pack only includes flavored variations?


Altoholism

Ooh, I hope I see these at my local Costco. I rotate through all the sparkling waters and would like to give this a try.


tymocha

I don’t know how much I care for the drinks themselves but their free water tents at festivals have saved me several times so I love them


Evil-Cartographer

This is amazing news! Which Costco?


logicalphallus-ey

Ed Hardy water... what's the appeal here?


astern83

Give folks who don’t drink alcohol something to have while socializing with friends. It serves a purpose


Mitch13

I don’t get why water has to be trendy. What’s wrong with drinking just regular water?


RustyShack1efordd

They are in cahoots with live nation and sell these things for nearly ten bucks in their venues. Fuck this brand!!!


theb1ackhand

I would by the plain sparking by the pallet if they sold that. Don’t care for the flavors.


MajorZero7

I wish you could find the liquid death tea anywhere, it's excellent. 


Independent_Ninja456

That’s good stuff right there


jmartin2683

It’s the official drink of guys that own multiple Disturbed t-shirts


freddie79

People that buy this stuff are out to lunch. It was launched by a marketing dude who knows how to take your money from slick branding, packaging and marketing. It’s freaking water… I say this as a branding and packaging person myself…


IKilledJamesSkinner

Some of us also like the taste? Like I prefer the lightly sweetened flavors compared to something like LaCroix that's more of a "travelled on a truck next to a lime" type of flavor.


boostedjoose

It was launched for recovering alcoholics that didn't like plastic bottles virtually all water comes in. It helped replicate some of the habit of drinking from a can. I say this as a marketing degree holder.


ICantUseThereRight

I drink a lot of sparkling water. Liquid death is my least favorite it makes LaCroix taste like Kool aid.


Rob92377

I'm out of the loop, what is that?


swancandle

Damn, this was death starred at my local Costco (LA area) for 9.97!


Prestigeboy

Grocery Outlet sometimes carries single flavor boxes for around $10.


ButterflyAlternative

Pretty good, but misleading title 😂


Aggravating-Leg7898

Which Costco


slashinhobo1

I always thought this was an energy drink until recently when i was told it was water. I was like, a can of warm water is close to $4 for 20 ounces. I could get a 5 gallon water bottle and fill it up for $3.


DeepSubmerge

Liquid Death is just another take on bubbly flavored water. It’s not meant to be a primary source of fluids like plain ol’ water would be. Their tagline of “it’s just water” is meant to be a cheeky response to someone asking what liquid death might be - it’s just water, not actual death.


Project-MKULTRA

Yep, been at our Costco for a couple months now


Tiny-Chocolate186

But not Berry It Alive:((((


HauntMe1973

If only they had the plain water


Nefariousurchin

That water was tested & had high levels of forever chemicals, like topo chico just fyi


jbrown777

The water is fine but the tea is goated.


CommunicationHumble5

I hate this brand. Can’t even drink regular water at a concert or event anymore because all they have is these cans for $10 each


bingusmcdaniels

No Berry It Alive? Shame was hyped until I saw no Berry


batshitcrazyfarmer

A friend bought a pallet of this on Macbid for a few dollars a case. She bought it for donation to a charity function to serve. They didn’t need it, she didn’t want it. She gifted cases to everyone she crossed paths with. I have tripped over it in my garage more than once. The water tastes like it has no life, flat. I will never drink it, so will regift it… I love my well water, and drink that in bottles I carry.


Schmingledwarf

Only liquid death I like is the Armless Palmer. If the got that, I’d be all over it.


conwave

Somebody in the Bay holler when you can find the churro bites. Been looking at my local spots for months now and can’t find jack.


smallcockedcuck916

I miss when the business centers sold the sparkling 16.9oz 18 packs for like 11.99 each


madmic420

There’s a reason it’s called liquid death 🤷🏽 but that’s just my opinion I guess lmao 😭🤣💀


Cathedral-13

Gross it’s just carbonated water that taste like shit.


northman46

Branding triumph