Hard seltzer is an alcoholic beverage that contains carbonated water, alcohol, and flavorings. It was introduced in the United States in 2013 as a low-calorie alternative to beer and wine. The alcohol content is about 5 percent.
History
The first widely available commercial example of this style was the brand Two Dogs, which was brewed in Australia starting in 1993. In the United States, Nick Shields developed the brand and style with the company Spiked Seltzer in 2013. The popularity of the category rose around 2018 and 2019.
Types and styles
The drink contains alcohol from malt or sugar. Flavorings are usually fruit-based. The White Claw Hard Seltzer brand is listed on this page.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Хард-зельцер, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kinds of hard seltzer
Well-known brands
- White Claw Hard Seltzer