Q: What does “DRY” mean?
A: As used in wine vernacular, DRY refers to “less sweet.”
Q: Where is DRY Soda based/made?
A: DRY is a Seattle-based soda company that utilizes regional bottlers throughout the United States.
Q: How are the fruits and herb extracted to give DRY flavor?
A: DRY’s flavor manufacturers use a proprietary process to extract the flavors included in our all-natural sodas.
Q: How many calories are in each bottle of DRY?
A: DRY is much lower in calories than other natural sodas. Each bottle contains 50-70 calories. For exact calorie counts please visit the flavors page.
Q: How is DRY sweetened?
A: DRY uses a small amount, 14-19 grams, of pure cane sugar to sweeten its sodas.
Q: Is DRY Soda Kosher?
A: Yes, DRY is certified Kosher, however certification varies by bottler and flavor.
Q: Is DRY an environmentally-friendly company?
A: DRY soda uses recyclable bottles and as many local (sustainable) ingredients as possible. We also use biodegradable sampling cups, and employ waste-minimizing practices in our office including re-using case boxes, recycling paper, plastic and glass and avoiding printing whenever possible.
Q: Whose signature is on the bottle?
A: The signature on the bottle belongs to DRY Founder and CEO Sharelle Klaus, an entrepreneur and mother of four.
Q: What’s the best flavor/best-selling flavor?
A: All of the flavors sell in about equal amounts. Many people love all of the flavors, but the favorite really depends upon the individual palate.
Q: Who distributes DRY Soda?
A: DRY uses a network of natural food, local wine and high-end beverage distributors.
Q: Where else can I find DRY Soda?
A: DRY is available in upscale restaurants, hotels and natural foods stores. Click on the Find DRY tab above and select your state to see a list of DRY partners in your area. In addition, DRY ships nationally in 12-bottle increments, and can be ordered online in our Buy DRY section or via telephone.
Q: Is DRY Soda planning to come out with any more flavors?
A: DRY is currently working with some of the country’s top chefs to develop the next DRY flavor(s), which we plan to launch in 2009.
Q: I love the design of the DRY bottle and materials. Who created DRY’s design?
A: DRY’s award-winning design was developed by Seattle-based graphic design firm, Turnstyle Studio.
Q: Does DRY support any charities?
A: DRY takes corporate responsibility very seriously. The company currently supports numerous local charities in each of our markets, and is also developing a micro-lending program to help women entrepreneurs in third world countries receive small business loans. Click on Corporate Responsibility in the About DRY section of this site for more information.
Q: Is DRY Soda sold anywhere outside of the United States?
A: Currently, DRY is distributed within the continental United States. If ordered by phone, we are able to ship DRY internationally. Please call 1.888.DRYSODA with inquiries.
Q: Who owns DRY Soda?
A: DRY Soda is a privately owned and operated company.
