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[CornBurrito]

Low effort shilling thread, but I gotta share this.

Just tried some hard seltzer. Brand might matter but I'm not gonna share it unless asked because I'm not gonna be a corporate lapdog. Natural lime flavor.

It is low in calories, and sugar. Like less than 150 cals for 12 oz. And less than 5g sugar. Now I'm not watching my weight, but if I was, that seems like a sick deal.

It is only 5% alcohol by volume so its not much I guess? But I'm feeling it, though I'm a light weight and had an empty stomach so...

Anyway it is crisp and refreshing. I can't even tell I'm drinking alcohol. It is basically just seltzer water with some lime flavor. But its getting me tipsy. This shit rocks. Get on it if you like alcohol and seltzer water.

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

I guess I'm lame because I have no idea what OP is talking about.

EDIT: Oh, like alcoholic seltzer.

I was picturing you eating one of these or something:

A "hard" seltzer.

 

[backflip10019]

So it essentially has the same nutritional value as a beer.

I'd probably rather have a vodka soda with lime honestly.

 

[sharkmuncher]

So a vodka soda or Gin Rickey, but with added sugar and packaged?

 

[Spoiled Milk]

Sounds like a good alternative to my nightly highball. Making your own drinks is way more fun and satisfying, though.

So a vodka soda, but with added sugar and packaged?

Well a vodka soda *already* has added sugar in the soda! This is probably just cheaper.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Are you talking about shit like this?

Because it tastes like Mr. Clean.

 

[backflip10019]

Are you talking about shit like this?

Because it tastes like Mr. Clean.

Yeah, I just had this for the first time this weekend. Not a fan of real ginger sodas, so I didn't like it. Thankfully I only bought one as a part of a "make your own six pack," so not much was lost.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Only 5g of sugar? I thought there was 4 calories per gram of sugar (roughly) so that seems pretty low for 150 calories.

 

[sir_kevith]

Kinda sounds like what imagined Zima was like. I was too young but the ads made it look so good.

I'd rather have a scotch and soda or vodka soda though just because you can drink way less.

 

[Zombine]

Because it tastes like Mr. Clean.

When I was younger I always wanted to drink Pine Sol. The Pine Sol lady always made it look delicious. Give me some alcohol that tastes like that smells.

 

[CornBurrito]

So a vodka soda or Gin Rickey, but with added sugar and packaged?

Oh no! 4 fucking grams, you're gonna die!

So it essentially has the same nutritional value as a beer.

I'd probably rather have a vodka soda with lime honestly.

Nobody is drinking alcohol for the nutritional content. Also beer is fuckin vile. This hard seltzer is crisp and refreshing. So good.

 

[The Albatross]

My wife loves seltzer and she likes these as well. Her favorite is the "Nauti Seltzer" from Wachusett Brewery.

WOrth noting that many of them are pretty strong, 6% or so, and so while they taste like selzter, they can pack a punch.

 

[CornBurrito]

Are you talking about shit like this?

Because it tastes like Mr. Clean.

No

 

[backflip10019]

Nobody is drinking alcohol for the nutritional content. Also beer is fuckin vile. This hard seltzer is crisp and refreshing. So good.

You're right, nobody is drinking booze for nutritional value, but some people would rather have less caloric alternatives. I'm just saying this sounds like it's not saving you any calories, which is what I would expect when drinking a hard seltzer.

Beer is also fucking incredible.

 

[CornBurrito]

My wife loves seltzer and she likes these as well. Her favorite is the "Nauti Seltzer" from Wachusett Brewery.

WOrth noting that many of them are pretty strong, 6% or so, and so while they taste like selzter, they can pack a punch.

Yeah I'm trying White Claw. It is 5%. I seriously dont even taste the alcohol. It tastes just like some seltzer water with a bit of lime. But I'm certainly feeling the alcohol.

You're right, nobody is drinking booze for nutritional value, but some people would rather have less caloric alternatives. I'm just saying this sounds like it's not saving you any calories, which is what I would expect when drinking a hard seltzer.

Beer is also fucking incredible.

The brand I'm drinking specifically has 110 calories in 12 fl oz. 100 calories from alcohol. And I guess 10 from the 4g added sugar? That's nothing bro. Idk how much better you can get than this.