Speaking of Budweiser and their seltzers, Bud Light is a fan favorite that has been growing ever since its release in January 2020. Ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl, the brand has announced a new Bud Light seltzer available for purchase, but there are a few things to consider before choosing between the two.
While it all comes down to preference, you should consider details like flavor, alcohol content, and ingredients to help you make your next trip to the liquor store. Bud Light Hard Seltzer has the nostalgic flavor of your favorite canned soda - without the caffeine. However , their seltzers come in common hard seltzer flavors you often see on store shelves, like lime, Mango and of course black cherry.
The differences are minimal, and Budweiser even writes on their website that hard seltzer is "essentially seltzer" while having the bold taste of seltzer. Here's everything you need to know before deciding what to use to fill your cooler.
These Are Bud Light Hard Seltzer Flavors
Bud Light hard seltzer comes in 12-packs, with three cans of each flavor. Flavors like Classic Coke, Cherry Coke, Citrus Soda and Orange Soda are inspired by your go-to sodas. Think Coke and Sprite, but with a built-in booze flavor.
Innovative flavors may be the main draw of these hard seltzers, and Budweiser is promoting the great taste of these new drinks by having Flavortown Mayor Guy Fieri himself star in a Super Bowl commercial. Bud Light Seltzer, on the other hand, is available in classic varieties including black cherry, lemon-lime, strawberry and mango. In the past, it has also offered seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, cranberry and sugar plum for a limited time.
What is the alcohol content in Bud Light Hard Seltzer?
Hard seltzer has an alcohol content of 5%, which is pretty standard for most hard seltzers and similar juices. This is the same alcohol content as Bud Light Seltzer and other similar products like White Claw and Truly.
What type of alcohol does Bud Light Hard Seltzer contain?
Bud Light Hard Seltzer is made from natural flavors and fermented cane sugar, the same alcohol used in the brand's sodas, lemonades, sours and teas.
How much sugar is in Bud Light Seltzer vs. Bud Light Seltzer? Bud Light soda?
This is where the two drinks differ slightly, as hard seltzer has 0 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can, while soda has "less than one gram" of sugar per 12-ounce can. Budweiser beer website. While the difference isn't huge, it's something to be aware of if you plan on drinking a few cans at a time, and honestly, that's probably the plan for Super Bowl Sunday.
Is Bud Light Hard Seltzer a limited edition?
Thankfully, Budweiser is adding bold new flavors of hard seltzer to its permanent lineup, which means you can buy a case year-round, so get ready for hard seltzer season to get into full swing. Sooner rather than later. Currently, the hard seltzer portfolio only includes Coke, Cherry Coke, Citrus Soda, and Orange Soda flavors, so hopefully there will be more options in the future.
Where can I buy Bud Light soda?
No matter where you purchase Bud Light products, you can get a 12-pack of Bud Light Hard Seltzer Mix, three cans of each flavor. Check the brand's online store locator to see where it's sold near you.
