Untitled Art Black Seltzer 4Pk

Untitled Art Black Seltzer 4Pk is a pitch-black, 7.0% ABV hard seltzer brewed with real fruit puree in a four-can format. Created as a collaboration between Untitled Art and California's Bottle Logic Brewing, this release defies every visual and textural expectation of the hard seltzer category — arriving jet-black and noticeably fuller-bodied than anything else on the shelf.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.0%  |  Origin: Waunakee, Wisconsin  |  Style: Fruit-Puree Hard Seltzer (Sour Ale Base)  |  Brewery: Octopi Brewing

Production & Heritage

Untitled Art is the creative beverage brand produced at Octopi Brewing, a contract brewing and taproom facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The Black Seltzer starts with a sour ale base run through a high-pressure membrane filter — the same filtration technology employed by major seltzer producers — yielding a clean, neutral foundation. What separates this expression is a tunnel pasteurization step that allows real fruit puree to be integrated directly into the liquid; pasteurization stabilizes the residual fruit sugars so the natural sweetness carries through without relying on artificial sweeteners. The collaboration with Bottle Logic, a respected Anaheim-based craft brewery, brought additional R&D perspective to the project's unconventional approach.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe, jammy fruit rises immediately from the pour, underpinned by a faint tart edge from the sour ale base. There is a mild confectionery sweetness that suggests cooked fruit rather than fresh citrus.

Taste: The entry is surprisingly full for a seltzer — the fruit puree gives it a thicker mouthfeel that lands somewhere between a smoothie sour and a traditional hard seltzer. Mid-palate, natural fruit sweetness dominates, kept in check by the sour ale backbone that provides gentle acidity. The 7% ABV is well-hidden beneath the fruit-forward profile.

Finish: Medium length with lingering fruit sweetness tapering into a dry, lightly tart close. The carbonation lifts through the finish, keeping the heavier body from feeling cloying.

How to Drink Black Seltzer

Pour it into a clear glass — the visual impact of the opaque black liquid is half the experience, and drinking straight from the can negates it entirely. Serve chilled, around 38–42°F, to keep the carbonation tight and the fruit notes bright. As a cocktail component, the Black Seltzer works as a dramatic float on a Blackberry Bramble, adding color contrast and effervescence. It can replace soda water in a Dark and Stormy riff, contributing fruit sweetness alongside dark rum and ginger. In a Seltzer Spritz — mixed with an ounce of elderflower liqueur and a lemon twist — it creates a visually striking, low-effort aperitif.

Best For

• Halloween parties or themed gatherings where the jet-black pour makes a statement
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to the hard seltzer category through a more complex, full-bodied option
• Gift packs for someone who collects unusual or visually distinctive beverages
• Backyard cookouts where a 7% ABV seltzer offers more punch than standard 5% options

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Black Seltzer taste like? It drinks like a fruit-forward sour with a fuller mouthfeel than typical hard seltzers, featuring natural sweetness from real fruit puree balanced by gentle tartness from its sour ale base.

How does Black Seltzer compare to White Claw? Both use high-pressure membrane filtration to create a clean base, but Black Seltzer diverges sharply by incorporating real fruit puree and a sour ale foundation — resulting in a thicker body, higher 7% ABV, and a dramatically different appearance and flavor intensity compared to White Claw's lighter, 5% ABV profile.

Is Black Seltzer good for sipping on its own? Yes — its fruit-puree sweetness and moderate carbonation make it drinkable straight from the can, though pouring into a glass showcases the opaque black color that defines the product.

Where is Black Seltzer made? Black Seltzer is produced at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, Wisconsin, the contract brewing facility where all Untitled Art beverages are developed and packaged.

What foods pair well with Black Seltzer? Grilled chicken skewers with a fruit-based glaze complement the seltzer's sweetness; sharp aged cheddar contrasts its tartness; dark chocolate truffles echo its visual drama; spicy Thai noodles benefit from the fruit-forward cooling effect; and fresh berry tarts mirror the puree character in the base.

What sizes does Black Seltzer come in? The standard retail format is a 4-pack of cans.

Is Black Seltzer worth the price? It positions as a premium craft seltzer — priced above mass-market options like White Claw or Truly — but the real fruit puree, higher ABV, collaborative pedigree with Bottle Logic, and genuinely unique presentation justify its place in the craft tier of the category.

Why Black Seltzer?

Hard seltzer is a crowded field dominated by interchangeable clear liquids in pastel cans. Black Seltzer exists as a deliberate counter-argument. The tunnel pasteurization process that allows real fruit puree to remain stable in the finished product is the key technical differentiator — it delivers body, natural sweetness, and flavor depth that sugar-water-plus-flavoring seltzers cannot replicate. Combined with the Bottle Logic collaboration, 7% ABV, and a pour that stops conversations, this is a hard seltzer built for people who thought they didn't like hard seltzer.