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Overview

What makes the Hammer Gel 5 Serving Bottle worth carrying on long rides?

The Hammer Gel 5 Serving Bottle is a pre-filled, reusable 5-serving flask of Hammer Gel in one of three nut-based flavors: Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate), Peanut Butter, or Peanut Butter-Chocolate. These three flavors exist in flask format for a specific reason: they are Hammer's "ultra" gels, each providing 1g of protein and 2.5 to 3.5g of fat per serving alongside the standard maltodextrin carbohydrate base. That fat and protein content makes them suitable as a primary fuel source during ultra-distance events lasting well beyond three hours, where caloric density and flavor variety become as important as carbohydrate delivery. Hammer Nutrition designed the flask format for clean, mess-free gel consumption on the move: open the nozzle, squeeze, close. No torn pouches, no sticky fingers, no wrappers on the road.

Each bottle provides approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of fueling at the standard one serving every 45 minutes protocol. The flask is reusable and dishwasher safe: once empty, rinse and refill from a 26-serving jug for significant cost savings per serving. Use with plain water at 16 to 26 oz per hour. Note: Nocciola contains non-fat dry milk as part of the hazelnut paste and is not vegan. All three flavors are Kosher certified. Gluten-free. 5-year shelf life from manufacture date.

Hammer Gel - Box of 24 Dialed Cycling Lab
Hammer Gel - Box of 24 Dialed Cycling Lab
Hammer Gel - Box of 24 Dialed Cycling Lab

All the specs

Format
Pre-filled reusable 5-serving flask (approximately 5 oz)
Flavors available
Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate), Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter-Chocolate
Carbohydrate source
Maltodextrin (complex carbohydrate, no added refined sugars)
Carbohydrates per serving
Approximately 19-20g
Calories per serving
Approximately 100 kcal
Fat per serving
2.5-3.5g (from nut ingredients)
Protein per serving
1g (from nut ingredients)
Servings per bottle
5
Caffeine
None (all three nut flavors are caffeine-free)
Vegan
Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter-Chocolate: Yes. Nocciola: No (contains non-fat dry milk in hazelnut paste).
Allergens
Peanut Butter and PB-Chocolate contain peanuts. Nocciola contains dairy.
Certifications
Kosher (OK: PB and PB-Chocolate), Kosher Dairy (OK: Nocciola), Gluten-free
Flask reusability
Yes: dishwasher safe. Refill from Hammer Gel 26-serving jug.
Shelf life
5 years from manufacture date
Usage
1 serving 10 min before plus every 45 min during exercise. Consume with 16-26 oz plain water per hour.

FAQ

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Why are only nut flavors available in the 5 Serving Bottle format?

Each of the three nut flavors (Nocciola, Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate) contains 1g of protein and 2.5 to 3.5g of fat per serving from their nut ingredients. This additional fat and protein makes them more calorie-dense and suitable as primary fuel during ultra-distance efforts beyond 3 hours, where the body benefits from a more varied macronutrient profile in the fuel source.

How many hours of fueling does the 5 Serving Bottle provide?

At the standard protocol of one serving every 45 minutes, the flask provides approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of fueling. You can adjust serving size to extend or shorten this duration as needed.

Can I refill and reuse the flask?

Yes. The flask is reusable and dishwasher safe. Once empty, rinse the flask and nozzle, then refill from a Hammer Gel 26-serving jug. Refilling from a jug significantly reduces your cost per serving.

How do I use the Hammer Gel flask during a ride?

Consume one serving 10 minutes before exercise and one serving every 45 minutes during exercise, alongside 16 to 26 oz of plain water per hour. For efforts over 3 hours, the nut-based flavors can serve as your primary fuel source. Transition to Perpetuem or Sustained Energy as primary fuel if needed on very long efforts.

Are all three flask flavors vegan?

No. Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate) contains non-fat dry milk as part of the hazelnut paste and is not vegan. Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter-Chocolate are vegan-friendly.

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