Hard Ketones offers a unique buzz without alcohol (nor THC, Kratom, Kava, or herbal elixirs). It features patented Ketohol (R 1,3 Butanediol). Originally researched for therapeutic use because it elevates blood ketones, it was discarded because "the mice were stumbling". Frank, the CEO, revived the molecule and thought people might like a healthier buzz, that suppresses appetite with no hangover!

Update Sept 5th 2024:

EU has Pina, Mule and Dr Up in stock. The G&T is out of stock.

TASTE ANNOUNCEMENT: Our drink's unique taste has sparked diverse reactions. Bartenders praise its authentic flavor, while others find the stevia challenging. If it's not to your liking initially, try customizing it. A splash of lime can transform the taste, and a dash of Splenda can soften any bitterness. Grapefruit packets are another popular add-on. Experiment to find your perfect mix!

Pina Colada Seltzer with 15g Ketohol in 12oz

Best tasting. Contains 15g Ketohol in an 12oz can. No Carbs, No Rum. Slightly sweet.

12 pack Pina- $79.95 (~$6.65/can)

Ginger Mule (with Sucralose) with 17g Ketohol in 8oz

Our updated Ginger Mule has Sucralose. This version does taste much better, but we understand some people don't like Sucralose (see blog post on the topic).

12 pack Ginger Mule- $79.95 (~$6.65/can)

Very Bitter G&T (non-Gin & Tonic) with 17g Ketohol

Bitter with low sweetness. Tastes like biting into a pinecone. No Carbs, No Gin. Lime makes a world of difference. Also some add grapefruit or Splenda to make it pop. This will be discontinued, so if you are an avid fan of this, consider stocking up.

12 pack G&T $74.95 (~$6.25/can)

Dr. (It) Up! with 17g Ketohol

Absolute WORST tasting! People asked for just the raw ingredient, but we aren't ready for that (many reasons), so we put 17g of Ketohol into an 8oz seltzer can with no sweeteners and no added flavoring. It is guaranteed to taste horrible (we do not guarantee this one on taste). However it is a blank canvas, great for bartenders.

For this we suggest you "Doctor It Up" (get it?). Sucralose is the best to mask it, but you can try any concentrated flavoring. Some swear by grapefruit. Customers voted on our Community Board and customer generated recipes were put here.

12 pack Dr. Up- $69.95 (~$5.80/can)

Hard Ketones on the Tim Ferriss Podcast:

Much deeper dive on this Ben Greenfield's Podcast

What is Ketohol?

Our brand name for R 1,3 Butanediol (R 1,3 BD)
A patented Alcohol Alternative (alternative to ethanol based alcohol)
Ketohol is 1/2 of the Ketone Ester molecule. Ketone Ester is R-BHB bonded to this same R 1,3 Butanediol. When Ketone Ester is consumed it enters the bloodstream and it breaks into 2 parts. R-BHB and R 1,3 BD
100% bioidentical, hence the non racemic "R" form.
Ketohol goes through the liver and makes R-BHB, similar to MCT C8, but 80% fewer calories and raises blood ketones 5x more per gram.

Notices;

Not recommended for athletic performance. This is more of a relaxing drink. Maybe post race.
Do not drive if impaired.
Not for pregnant women and not recommended for people under 21.
Does not work for SSRIs, SNRIs, or Kratom users.

Dom D'Agostino talks about 1,3 Butanediol here and said:

"In the early 1960s into the '70s, NASA looked at high energy dense space food, synthetic space food. And they looked at things like 1,3-Butanediol, which is one step away from a ketone, but it converts very rapidly to ketones in the body. And they didn't really know what to call it, you know. It was not an [ethanol] alcohol, it was a glycol or a diol."

When NASA considered this molecule, it was synthetic, nasty tasting and in the racemic form, the D/L or R/S form, which was half as effective. Our Ketohol is the 100% bioavailable form and the drinks taste like a typical hard seltzer.

Here is a more detailed biohacker's review.

Compare Ethanol Alcohol vs Ketohol

Alcohol (ethanol) converts in the liver to a toxic by-product.
By contrast, Ketohol converts to ketones, a longevity molecule your body naturally produces after fasting or a keto diet.
Alcohol makes you more hungry.
Ketohol makes ketones, an appetite suppressant. Consider skipping dinner!
Alcohol kicks you out of ketosis.
Ketohol is truly ketogenic and will raise blood ketones 1-2mm per can. But this isn't just for keto people!

FAQ

Q. Does this show up on a drug test? A. It should not show up on a urine or breathalyzer, but pelase do not drive if impaired, you can still get a DUI, just like if you took THC. As for blood test, we had one report of a false positive. Consider asking/telling your employer that you would like to use this drink.
Q. TASTE. Why do some people love and others HATE the taste. A. We cover this on HardKetones.com/taste blog post.
Q. PRICE. Why is it so damn expensive? A. It may seem that way at first, but the value is there for most people once you understand it. Don't think of it as a 1 can vs 1 can comparison. Also we did also just increase the Ketohol by 40% with no price increase. We will have a blog post on this soon, you can see this video in the meantime that should cover it here.
Q. BUZZ What type of buzz is this? Is it real? A. We find that 80% feel a buzz with 2. They describe it as a cross between a beer and THC, but without the sleepiness and food cravings. It may be best to start with 2 or 3 the first time to make sure you feel it. The other 20% seem to be because they use SSRIs, SNRIs or Kratom (doesn't work). Also some that have a super high alcohol tolerance, may not feel the buzz but should still feel the reduced desire to drink and help with withdrawal symptoms. Also those that hate the taste and are pissed off, that likely isn't a relaxing state to feel it. See taste adjustments above. Feel the Buzz, or it is Free. 100% Money Back Guarantee in the USA (except the Dr. Up, we don't refund that based on taste).

Brought to you by Hard Ketones LLC, a sister company to KetoneAid Inc.

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We guarantee this product (USA only). If you don't like it, and some of you won't, we will take it back and pay return shipping too (we may ask you to send it to another customer since we may be sold out soon). Non US, shipping is too expensive to guarantee and return shipments never work. Sorry, we may stop international shipments because they cause 80% of our shipping problems.