Thirst Quenching Hard Seltzers are a Wexford Summer Treat!

When it comes to satisfying and refreshing alcoholic beverages for Summer fun, hard seltzers should be at the top of your list.  These pre-canned drinks have become a popular accessory for beach days, outdoor celebrations and really any sunny day that calls for a refreshing drink. Hard seltzers are popular alcoholic drinks that combine alcohol with flavored carbonated water.  When compared to many other drinks, hard seltzers are lower in alcohol content, calories, and sugar. These are three key reasons they have become so popular.

Depending on the brand, the ingredients in hard seltzers can vary. Some common ingredients other than alcohol may include purified carbonated or sparkling water, cane sugar or agave syrup,

natural juice concentrates including raspberry, peach, blackberry, blueberry, lemon, orange or grapefruit etc. and citric acid or sodium citrate which are preservative additives.

If you’re looking for a low-calorie, low-sugar alcoholic drink, hard seltzers are hard to beat. Compared to many other alcoholic drinks, they are lower in calories (on average about 100 kcal per drink), lower in sugar (on average about 2 g carbohydrates per drink and gluten-free if you are among those who prefer to avoid gluten.

Another benefit of hard seltzers is the fact they are canned instead of packaged in glass.  Since they are canned they are easier to store away while traveling. They're also usually packaged in small cans, so they'll take up less space if you're putting them in a cooler. 

The Beer Trap keeps a wide-selection of hard seltzers on hand for your enjoyment. We're continually ordering and stocking new brands and flavors of hard seltzers for your convenience. Be sure to give them a try the next time you're in our store.