Review: Good Company Lemonade Hard Seltzer
Good Company Lemonade Hard Seltzer was launched May 2021 by Breckenridge Brewery. Like Good Company Original Hard Seltzer, it is sold in a 5 flavor 15 can variety pack. Why purchase a lemonade hard seltzer variety pack with only 4 flavors when you can get one with 5? The Breckenridge Brewery was opened in 1990 by Richard Squire in Breckenridge Colorado. It is the third oldest brewery in Colorado. In 2015 they opened their current location in Littleton Colorado while still keeping their Original brewery and pub open. In 2016 they were acquired by AB. Each of the five flavor varieties of Good Company Lemonade Hard Seltzer is made from a cold fermented cane sugar base. Lemon Juice, natural flavors , cane sugar, variety specific fruit juice, and because its an AB hard seltzer malted rice are added. Each 12 oz. can weighs in with 4% alcohol with 4%-5% fruit juice. Read more 
Review: Rewired Hard Seltzer
Perrin Brewing Company has just released Rewired Hard Seltzer. This replaces the Clear Coast Fresh Hard Seltzer brand they launched in 2019. Not only has the hard seltzer been reformulated but they have repurposed printed cans to continue packing the freshest seltzer due to the aluminum shortage. Perrin Brewing Company opened in 2012 and it is now part of Canarchy, a Craft Brewery Collective. Other members of Canarchy include Oskar Blues Brewery, Cigar City Brewing, Squatters Craft Beers, Wasatch Brewery, and Deep Ellum Brewing Co. Five of the six members craft their own hard seltzer. Rewired is currently only available in Michigan, but with 400 breweries in Michigan, 6th most in the US, it sounds like Michigan is a thirsty state. Rewired is made from a cane sugar alcohol base with natural flavors. The previously released Clear Coast Fresh Hard Seltzer was made from a malt base. Read more
Review: Bud Light Seltzer Ugly Sweater Pack 2021
With temperatures expected to be near 80 for the next few days in Chicago it’s hard to imagine wearing a sweater, much less an ugly one. We are now two weeks into Fall and if you are already tired of the Bud Light Seltzer Fall Flannel pack, Bud has launch their Bud Light Seltzer Ugly Sweater Pack. Bud Light introduced us to their Ugly Sweater pack last year and the flavor lineup included Apple Crisp, Peppermint Pattie, Ginger Snap and Cranberry. For 2021 the lineup has changed to Cherry Cordial, Sugar Plum, Seltzer Nog, and Cranberry. Read more
Review: Labatt Blue Light Seltzer Variety Pack
Labatt Blue Light Seltzer was initially released in limited markets May 2020. They are currently following the same strategy with their recently released Labatt Blue Light Lemonade Seltzer Variety Pack. Both are produced at Genesee Brewery in Rochester New York. This brewery is owned by Labatt USA’s parent company FIFCO. The Labatt Brewing Company was formed 1847 when John Labatt partnered with Samuel Eccles to purchase the Simcoe Street Brewery. They soon renamed it. The Labatt Blue Light Seltzer Variety pack contains 3 cans each of Blood Orange Blackberry, Black Cherry Lime, Mango Lemon, and Tropical Grapefruit. Labatt Blue Light Seltzer is made from a malt alcohol base and natural fruit flavors. Each 12 oz. slim can weighs in with 100 calories, 5% Alcohol and 1 Carb. Read more
Review: Lone River Ranch Water Variety Pack
Lone River Ranch Water is now available in a 4 flavor 12 can variety pack. The flavors include Original, Spicy, Rio Red Grapefruit, and Prickly Pear. The Lone River Beverage Company was founded in 2019 by 4th generation West Texan native Katie Beal Brown. She was inspired by the ranch water cocktails enjoyed by her family. Diageo acquired the brand March 2021. Each 12 oz. can weighs in with 4% alcohol, 3 Carbs, 2% Juice, and just 80 calories. All four varieties are made from a sugar alcohol base, with 100% organic agave, carbonated water, Key Lime juice, natural flavors, salt and flavor specific fruit juice. Read more
Review: Painted Donkey Tequila Cocktails
Painted Donkey Tequila Cocktails are available in four flavor varieties which are sold in individual flavor six packs at Total Wine and More stores. The current lineup includes Ranch Water, Spicy Ranch Water, Watermelon, and Pineapple. Each is made with tequila made from 100% agave, sparkling water and natural flavors and is produced and canned at Levecke Corporation in Mira Loma California. Total Wine and More also sells Painted Donkey tequila and presumably Painted Donkey Tequila Cocktails are made from a Painted Donkey Blanco tequila base. Read more
Review: Pumpkin Head Hard Seltzer
Pumpkin Head Hard Seltzer is a new fall seasonal hard seltzer launched in July. If the Pumpkin Head name and cans graphics looks familiar you have no doubt seen and probably tried Pumpkin Head Ale. Pumpkin Head Ale was originally created at Kennebunkport Brewing Company in 1994. The brewery became Shipyard Brewing Company in 1996. Pumpkin Head Ale is not only one of the first pumpkin beers created, it is also one of the best selling pumpkin ales, and it is Shipyards best selling beer. Shipyard acquired Sea Dog Brewing Company another Maine brewery in 2002. While Pumpkin Head is the only hard seltzer Shipyard produces, Sea Dog offers three hard seltzers. Pumpkin Head Hard Seltzer is made with filtered water, a cold fermented neutral sugar alcohol base made from sucrose and beet sugar, and natural flavors. Read more
Review: Hornitos Tequila Seltzer
Hornitos Tequila Seltzer was launched March 2011. This is Beam Suntory’s second tequila seltzer brand as they released Sauza Agua Fuerte May 2018. Hornitos Tequila Seltzer is made with a Hornitos Plata tequila base, natural flavors, and seltzer water. Hornitos tequila was born in 1950 in honor of Mexican Independence Day. It was founded by Don Francisco. Hornitos is currently the 4th best selling brand of tequila in the US. Read more
Review: Freshie Tequila Seltzer
Freshie Tequila Seltzer was created by Paige and Ryne Eminger, and launched December 2020. Freshie was inspired by a week in Mexico and far too many sugary margaritas. It is produced at a third generation family owned distillery that is solar powered. After more than 1 year in development the female run lab located in the distillery perfected the recipe. Freshie is made with a 100% organic blue weber agave tequila base, organic natural lime, organic agave nectar and sparkling water. Read more
Review: Two Robbers Black Cherry Lemon Hard Seltzer
Two Robbers Black Cherry Lemon Hard Seltzer was released October 2020. It is one of three flavors in the Two Robbers Chapter 2 variety pack. The other flavors include Grapefruit Kiwi, and Raspberry Lime. Two Robbers Black Cherry Lemon is also sold in its own six pack and individual 19.2 oz. cans. Two Robbers Hard Seltzer was launched March 2019 by twin brothers Vikram and Vivek Nayar. They started creating their hard seltzer in the 50 square foot backyard of their apartment in Philadelphia. Two Robbers Black Cherry Lemon Hard Seltzer is made with sparkling water, alcohol, alcohol from cold fermented cane sugar black cherry extract, and lemon extract. Read more