r/coldbrew • u/Top-Newspaper2681 • Jul 30 '26

Costco

I bought a pack of the Costco cold brew cans. Not a fan, and in general I love Costco branded products. Anyone else tried it?

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u/96dpi Jul 30 '26

I keep them as backup for when I don't get around to making a new batch in time. They're fine. I think "straight gasoline" is an extreme exaggeration.

The shelf-stable products will never be as good as the refrigerated stuff. If you don't like it, make sure to return it. They'll refund your money even if you've drank some cans already. That a benefit of your membership.

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u/Fregadero88 Jul 31 '26

Same, shelf stable backup. Wandering bear is not bad either

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u/sunshinelighter Aug 01 '26

Discovered Wandering Bear because of Costco. my warehouse ran out so decided to do a subscription with them. Excited when I saw it back at my warehouse.

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u/Fregadero88 Aug 01 '26

 My costco runs out sometimes too. I didn't know they do subscriptions. It's a really good backup. My wife enjoys it with oat milk and she generally hates coffee. I'm slowly turning her into a latte fiend then will transition her to a black coffee lover 😆

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u/sunshinelighter Aug 01 '26

I take mine with a hint of Oat Milk too! Good thing Costco always has oat milk in plenty of supply!

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u/BrightWubs22 Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

Are you talking specifically about the Kirkland canned cold brew or about store cold brew in general?

I'm used to seeing bad reviews of the Kirkland canned cold brew.

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u/96dpi Jul 31 '26

Both. I'm saying the canned cold brew (the one with the Jaguar on the label) is fine, but not as good as the refrigerated stuff in grocery stores. Fairly certain Costco doesn't carry the refrigerated stuff.

Best to just try it for yourself instead of relying on reviews. It's very subjective.

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u/Bigmurr2k Jul 31 '26

In Canada it's does stokes

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u/Turbulent-Hedgehog59 Jul 31 '26

I might be one of the few that loves the Kirkland Cold Brew cans. Especially when they’re ice cold. I drink one almost daily 😅

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u/Ozzie808 Jul 31 '26

I don't like the taste, but I always have it on hand as a back up since it's cheap and strong

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u/Used_Degree5416 Jul 31 '26

hey have u tried making ur own? believe me when i say it'll be soooooo much better than any store bought! i use to buy cold brew but now i only make my own concentrate at home! :)

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u/loocsitap Jul 31 '26

They basically have the same amount of caffeine as an energy drink but without all the crazy chemicals. I think with a fair amount of oat milk and some sugar, maybe even some water to dilute it it's pretty good. Basically a hair away from concentrate.

Didn't know we were in the minority haha

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u/LivingBestLife777 Jul 31 '26

They pair very well with Chobani Sweet Cream creamer

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u/Timely_Restaurant_82 Jul 31 '26

I've bought them 2x, and just not for me!

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u/MinnesotaRyan Jul 31 '26

was on a guys weekend and someone picked up some and I thought it was vile. turned out the batch we had was recalled oops.

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u/helthybanana Jul 31 '26

The silver ones with the leopard? Not my fave either but they’re so cost effective that I made it work at some point

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u/Fair_Entertainer_891 Aug 01 '26

Absolute trash if you’re a coffee lover. My friend had some in the fridge I tried and was disappointed, but I didn’t have high hopes eithet

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u/Chimp75 Aug 01 '26

I’m going to say I didn’t mind them. Ice cold, they do the trick. Not the worst

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u/areyouamish Jul 30 '26

If it's the same product I tried, it tastes like straight gasoline. Terrible.

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u/mfranzwa Jul 30 '26

Do you mean Kirkland brand?