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 
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
Review: SpikedSeltzer West Indies Lime
SpikedSeltzer West Indies Lime is one of four hard seltzer flavors first produced in five gallon batches in founder Nick Shields garage. Nick’s Great Great Grandfather was Rudolph Haffenreffer who founded Haffenreffer Brewery in 1870. Now owned by Anhueser Busch the other SpikedSeltzer flavors include Velencia Orange, Cape Cod Cranberry, and Indian River Grapefruit. West Indies Limes are also known as Mexican limes and Key limes. Spiked Seltzer West Indies Lime is made exclusively from purified water and natural ingredients. Natural lime flavor derived from cold pressed citrus essence is then infused. Read more
Review: SpikedSeltzer Cape Cod Cranberry
SpikedSeltzer Cape Cod Cranberry is one of four hard seltzer flavors first created in 2012 by Nick Shields who began formulating five gallon batches out of his garage in Westport Ct. When SpikedSeltzer was released in 2013 the Hard Seltzer category was launched. Since then at least five other brands have followed with their own hard seltzer. While SpikedSeltzer was the worlds first hard seltzer, distribution has been limited. That is about to end. September 2016 Anheuser Busch took a break from acquiring craft breweries, and acquired Boathouse Beverages, the parent company of SpikedSeltzer. SpikedSeltzer is made exclusively from purified water and natural ingredients. The fresh flavors infused are derived from cold pressed citrus essence from a variety of flavors. Read more
Review: SpikedSeltzer Valencia Orange
SpikedSeltzer Valencia Orange is one of four hard seltzer flavors that were first created in 2012 by Nick Shields who began formulating five gallon batches out of his garage in Westport CT. Nick and his longtime friend and business partner Dave Holmes brought SpikedSeltzer to market in 2013, creating the Hard Seltzer category. SpikedSeltzer Valencia Orange is made from purified water, cold fermented dextrose, crystalline fructose, and natural orange flavor infused and derived from cold pressed citrus essence. The other SpikedSeltzer flavors include Cape Cod Cranberry, Indian River Grapefruit, and West Indies Lime. In September 2016 Anheuser Busch acquired Boathouse Beverages the parent company of SpikedSeltzer. SpikedSeltzer has been contract brewed by North American Breweries and Blues City Brewery, and distribution has been limited, but production is gradually shifting to the Baldwinsville Brewery in New York and SpikedSeltzer will soon be available Nationwide. Read more