Category: Malt beverages

Twisted Tea is a hard iced tea, and its Original flavor, along with most other varieties, contains 5% alcohol by volume (ABV). The alcohol is derived from a malt base made from fermented grains, classifying it as a flavored malt beverage rather than a spirit-based drink.

Launched in 2001, Twisted Tea is a malt beverage created by the Boston Beer Company, famously known for Samuel Adams. Twisted Tea's unique, non-carbonated profile combines real brewed tea with a malt alcohol base, natural flavors, and sweeteners. This combination results in a smoother, less beer-like taste that has garnered a significant following.

The alcohol percentage in Sparks has varied throughout its history, with original caffeinated versions offering different strengths before all versions were officially discontinued by Molson Coors in 2021. The original silver can formula contained 6% alcohol by volume (ABV), while stronger versions reached up to 8% ABV.

Hard Mountain Dew, a flavored alcoholic beverage, is brewed with a malt base, similar to beer, to give it an alcoholic kick. Collaborating with Boston Beer Company, PepsiCo launched this zero-sugar, 5% ABV drink in 2022 to enter the growing hard seltzer and flavored malt beverage market. Unlike its caffeinated soda counterpart, Hard Mountain Dew does not contain any caffeine.

Cayman Jacks are often mistaken for non-alcoholic mixers, but they are in fact a flavored malt beverage with a significant alcohol content. This ready-to-drink cocktail alternative delivers a refreshing experience with real ingredients like blue agave nectar and lime juice.