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What is Corona Hard Seltzer?
Corona Hard Seltzer, from parent company Corona beer (under Constellation Brands), is a flavorful variety of carbonated seltzer water adult beverages with 4.5% ALC/VOL. They entered the burgeoning hard seltzer market in 2019 and can be found at major retailers everywhere.
Imported from Mexico, Corona Hard Seltzer’s light, tasty flavors include Tropical Lime, Mango, Cherry and Blackberry Lime. Each 12-pack of spiked sparkling water includes 3-each of all four varieties, perfect for sampling.
Corona Hard Seltzers feature natural fruit flavors, have zero carbs, zero sugar (Keto friendly in moderation!) and only 90 calories per serving. Ingredients include carbonated water, alcohol from sugar, natural flavors, citric acid and a pinch of sodium citrate to make flavors pop.
Constellation Brands believes Corona Hard Seltzer can ‘premiumize’ the market, offering something different to existing seltzers in both carbs and flavors.
Where Can I Buy Corona Hard Seltzer?
This fruity-flavored variety 12-pack is distributed across North America and can be found at most major supermarkets, convenience stores and big box retailers.
You can also find Corona Hard Seltzer at bars, restaurants, airlines, sporting events and other fine establishments where libations are served.
Depending on the laws in your state, delivery options for Corona Hard Seltzer may be available using an alcohol drop-off service such as Drizly. Seltzer Nation takes pride in helping you discover the best spiked seltzer water offerings.
What Ingredients are in Corona Hard Seltzer?
All Corona Hard Seltzer varieties include carbonated water, alcohol from sugar, natural flavors, citric acid and a pinch of sodium citrate to make flavors pop.
- Tropical Lime Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
- Mango Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
- Cherry Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Malic Acid, Yeast, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate)
- Blackberry Lime Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
The alcohol is created from fermented cane sugar, also known as cold-brewed sugar.
How Many Carbs are in Corona Hard Seltzer?
Health and calorie-conscious consumers will appreciate that, unlike most other spiked waters, Corona Hard Seltzers have zero carbs**, making them keto-friendly in moderation.
Corona Hard Seltzer varieties also have zero grams sugar*, 90 calories per serving, natural flavors and are gluten-free. Corona Hard Seltzer is available as a variety 12-pack, with 3-each of four refreshing flavors: Tropical Lime, Mango, Cherry and Blackberry Lime.
How Much Alcohol is in Corona Hard Seltzer?
All Corona Hard Seltzers have an alcohol content of 4.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).
What alcohol is in corona hard seltzer?
The alcohol is fermented cane sugar, also known as cold-brewed sugar, resulting in zero carbs or sugars once processed.
Known as “sugar-brews” in the beverage industry, this type of alcohol base is produced by fermenting sugar from cane, beet or corn crops. Sugar-brew alcohol is often compared to “malt base alcohol,” which is a complex fermentation process of barley or grain that has been steeped, germinated and dried.
5 advantages of sugar-brew alcohol bases:
- Naturally Gluten Free: Sugar-brew alcohol bases are produced without grains, except for corn which is gluten free. This means Corona Hard Seltzers are labeled as “Naturally Gluten Free.”
- Low Calorie: Dextrose (corn sugar) and fructose (fruit sugar) are 100% fermentable by yeast, meaning the only calories left over are those from alcohol. Malt sugars, on the other hand, are only partially fermentable by yeast. These non-fermentable sugars are left over after fermentation and contribute additional calories.
- Colorless: Sugar, unlike malt which inherently has some color, is colorless. This makes sugar-brews the perfect canvas for formulation.
- Flavor Neutral: Low-calorie, gluten-free sugar alcohol bases tend to be more neutral in flavor when compared to malt base due to flavor contributions from the boiling process necessary to produce malt base.
- Cost Effective: Sugar-brews cost about the same as malt base, which is the least expensive of traditional alcohol bases. When it comes to federal taxes, it is also classified as beer, the same as malt base. However, it should be noted that the classification of sugar-brews varies from state to state.
What Flavors are Corona Hard Seltzers?
All Corona Hard Seltzer varieties include carbonated water, alcohol from sugar, natural flavors, citric acid and a pinch of sodium citrate to make flavors pop.
- Tropical Lime Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
- Mango Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
- Cherry Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Malic Acid, Yeast, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate)
- Blackberry Lime Flavor Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Alcohol from Sugar, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Is Corona Hard Seltzer Gluten-Free?
That’s affirmative good buddy, a big, resounding, all-caps “YES!”
Gluten free, zero carbs, low calories, natural flavors and zero sugar, collectively set Corona Hard Seltzer apart in the crowded field of adult beverages. These popular drinks are an alternative to the most popular seltzers on the market: White Claw, Truly and Bud Light Seltzer.
Yes, Corona Hard Seltzer is gluten free and contains no wheat/gluten ingredients. Packages are labeled “naturally gluten free” and Corona’s spiked sparkling water also contains natural flavors for that flirtation with fruity flavors.
Corona Hard Seltzer alcoholic beverages are also safe for people with Celiac Disease and/or gluten allergies.
Is Corona Hard Seltzer good for you?
No evidence has ever shown that alcohol is beneficial to health. And, there’s obviously a lot of data showing alcohol can have extremely negative health consequences. That has more to do with consumption habits though than the actual product.
Corona Hard Seltzer has 4.5% alcohol by volume, less than most light beers. This hard seltzer line has fewer calories than the standard light beer too at 90. This line of spiked waters also has zero carbs, zero sugars and use natural flavors.
So, while we cannot say Corona Hard Seltzer is good for you, the stats alone suggest it’s nutritional value is better than much of the competition’s. It’s even gluten free when drunk in moderation!
Is there vodka in Corona Hard Seltzer?
No, there is no vodka in Corona Hard Seltzers. This line of spiked water uses fermented cane sugar as its alcohol base. Also known as cold-brewed sugar, this alcohol has zero carbs and sugars and only 90 calories.
Known as “sugar-brews” in the beverage industry, this type of alcohol base is produced by fermenting sugar from cane, beet or corn crops. Sugar-brew alcohol is often compared to “malt base alcohol,” which is a complex fermentation process of barley or grain that has been steeped, germinated and dried.
