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9
May

Review: Bon Viv Spiked Seltzer Blends Variety Pack

Bon Viv Spiked Seltzer Blends Variety Pack is one of two 12 can four flavor variety packs sold by this Anheuser Busch owned brand.  Not only did Nick Shields create the first hard seltzer when he introduced Spiked Seltzer in 2013, but it was also AB’s entry into the hard seltzer market when they acquired the brand in 2016.  For the record AB now controls four hard seltzer brands including Bud Light Seltzer, Kona Spiked Island Seltzer, and Natural Light Seltzer.  Bon Viv is made from purified water, cold fermented corn syrup, champagne yeast, natural flavors, sodium citrate, and malted rice. Read more »

25
Apr

Review: Bon Viv Spiked Seltzer Classic Variety Pack

Bon Viv Spiked Seltzer Classic Variety Pack includes 3 cans each of Black Cherry, Grapefruit, Mango, and Cranberry Spiked Seltzer.  They also produce a Mixed Blend 12 can Variety Pack.  While Bon Viv is not the best selling adult seltzer, they are responsible for creating the worlds first hard seltzer.  It started in 2012 when Nick Shields began formulating five gallon batches in his garage in Westport Ct.  He made over 100 small batches before perfecting his formula.  With longtime friend and business partner Dave Homes they brought Spiked Seltzer to market in 2013.  Anheuser Busch acquired Boathouse Beverage, the parent company of Spiked Seltzer in 2016.  Since then almost everything has changed at least once.  This includes the name, alcohol content, calorie count, flavors, formula, and packaging.  They did keep a couple of things including brand creator Nick Shields, the trident carrying mermaid, and the Spiked Seltzer description.    Bon Viv is made from Purified Water, Cold-Fermented Corn Syrup, Champaign Yeast, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, and Malted Rice. Read more »