Hard Seltzer

I drink Hard Seltzer roughly once a week and have done for 15 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served with a splash of water after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The balance between sweetness and bite is comforting in its f…

After 8 years of drinking Hard Seltzer I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served neat at its best, the character continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to anyone starting ou…

I came to Hard Seltzer late — not until I was in my 4s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it on the rocks and the smooth aftertaste was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of…

Over the past year I've tried 2 different expressions of Hard Seltzer, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the character is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served chilled, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wasn't the most expe…

Over the past year I've tried 4 different expressions of Hard Seltzer, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the balance between sweetness and bite is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, the differences are pronounce…

Something I've noticed with Hard Seltzer: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer neat it's lighter and more refreshing, the character sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial. I now think about Hard Seltz…

I spent years not getting Hard Seltzer. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served with a splash of water by someone who knew what they were doing and the nose landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category and find it more rewar…

Tried this Hard Seltzer on recommendation and it's a solid choice without being exceptional. Served with a splash of water as suggested. The nose is present but not as pronounced as in more premium examples. For regular drinking it's good value. For a special occasion I'd go a step up. It's the kin…

My first serious Hard Seltzer was a gift and it genuinely opened a new chapter in how I think about drinking. The complexity — especially the finish — was unlike anything I'd experienced. Served on the rocks by the person who gave it, with an explanation of what I was tasting. That experience sent …

I've been a Hard Seltzer drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Hard Seltzer is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it in a proper glass at room temperature and find that's when it shows its best charact…