My sommelier boyfriend was able to score a 12-pack at our H-E-B on its very first day of release, thus, it's time for a review from one alcohol industry professional (him) and one casual drinker who just wants something easy to grab at the store (me, obviously).
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The 12-pack of seltzer includes four flavors: Tangy Lemon Lime, Tropical Mango, Strawberry Guava and Exotic Pineapple. We tried all four, for science of course.
I tend to fall into the camp of, "hard seltzer is usually bad, just drink a ranch water," so I was hoping Topo Chico's seltzer would be my conversion story for future pool days.
Sadly, no. The Topo Chico Hard Seltzer is just fine.
The drinks are good quality, don't get us wrong, and Tropical Mango was our favorite flavor. We recommend giving it a shot.
But alas, I was expecting the giant bubbles that make it nearly impossible to chug an ice-cold Topo and was sorely disappointed.
Topo Chico is well known for its aggressive bubbles, and the usual Topo crispness was missing from the cans of seltzer and replaced with slightly saccharine sweetness, especially in the Strawberry Guava flavor. I still enjoyed it. But will I buy a 12-pack over a bottle of tequila, limes and Twist of Grapefruit Topo Chico? Probably not.
This is also soda giant Coca-Cola's first foray into the alcoholic beverage market. With Coca-Cola's general hold over the world, they have the power to stomp out the White Claws, Trulys and Bon & Vivs of the world if they want. It'll be interesting to see if the guys at Big Coke are satisfied with Topo Chico Hard Seltzer being a middle player in the market, or if they'll go for gold with a seltzer that might not be the best. Worth noting: My boyfriend reported back that the Topo Chico Hard Seltzer opening display at H-E-B was surprisingly low-key.
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My vague quest for a hard seltzer I'd prefer over a ranch water or a regular ol' Shiner Bock continues.
Brand loyalty runs deep though, so any hard seltzer I'm drinking this summer will probably be a Topo.
March 30, 2021 at 11:01PM
https://www.chron.com/food/article/topo-chico-hard-seltzer-review-16063501.php
Review: Topo Chico's hard seltzer is missing one big thing - Chron
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