Style: Hard Seltzer

ABV: 4.5

95/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	5

Two Roads Brewing Co Raspberry H2Roads Craft Hard Seltzer

What the brewers say

Craft hard seltzer made with 100 percent real fruit.

What our panel thought

Fresh raspberry aroma—tart, and a hint of under-ripeness adds complexity. Carbonation level pops the fruit aromatics. Raspberry notes are not overpowering but don’t require a search party. A touch of sweetness softens the finish. Clean and refreshing with a touch of astringency from the fruit. The real fruit is more interesting than a mere essence.

What our editors thought

Brilliant, alluring pink. Light, creamy, pleasant raspberry on the nose, with hints of green stalk and earth that suggest ‘real.’ The sip leads with a bright hit of carbonic acid backed by warm berry notes—suggesting sweetness without delivering it. A broad berry note lingers, reinforcing the fruit flavor and aroma. Long-lasting yet delicate.

Review printed in: Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021) (View All Issues)

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