Untitled Art Florida Seltzer Prickly Pear & Guava

Untitled Art Florida Seltzer Prickly Pear & Guava is a fruit-forward hard seltzer at 5% ABV, brewed with real fruit puree on a clean fermented-sugar base. What separates this release from mainstream seltzers is the use of over 1,000 lbs of fresh fruit per batch, resulting in a noticeably richer tropical character that has earned it a strong 4.0 out of 5.0 rating across nearly 10,000 reviews on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5%  |  Origin: Waunakee, Wisconsin  |  Style: Fruit Hard Seltzer  |  Brewery: Untitled Art (brewed at Octopi Brewing)

Production & Heritage

Untitled Art is a collaborative brewing project based in Waunakee, Wisconsin, with production handled at Octopi Brewing, a contract and proprietary brewing facility in the same town. Unlike malt-based seltzers, the Prickly Pear & Guava expression starts with alcohol derived from cold-brewed fermented sugar, producing a neutral, clean base free of grain character. Real pink guava puree and passionfruit juice concentrate are added directly to the base, and the liquid is then pasteurized to lock in natural fruit sugars and sweetness without relying on artificial additives or flavor extracts. This fruit-heavy process explains why the seltzer pours with color and body rather than the crystal-clear appearance typical of extract-based competitors.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe guava dominates the nose immediately, followed by a softer, slightly floral prickly pear note. There is a clean, lightly tropical sweetness with no detectable grain or yeast character.

Taste: Guava hits first on the palate with a lush, almost creamy tropical sweetness. Mid-palate, the prickly pear introduces a pleasant tartness that balances the fruit sugars. Carbonation is measured and precise — active enough to keep each sip lively without overwhelming the fruit flavors.

Finish: The finish is light and dry, with lingering prickly pear tartness tapering into a clean, refreshing close. There is no artificial aftertaste or cloying sweetness, just a subtle tropical echo.

How to Drink Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer

Straight from the can, well chilled, is the most straightforward way to enjoy it — the carbonation and fruit balance are calibrated for that serve. For a simple upgrade, pour it over ice with a lime wedge to open up the guava aromatics.

• Ranch Water riff: Swap in the Prickly Pear & Guava for plain seltzer alongside blanco tequila and lime — the fruit puree adds body and color that a standard Ranch Water lacks.
• Paloma build: Use it as a topper for a grapefruit-and-tequila base; the guava and prickly pear complement grapefruit's bitterness naturally.
• Seltzer Spritz: Combine with Aperol or a bitter liqueur over ice for a low-ABV spritz — the tropical fruit stands up to the bitter element without disappearing.

Best For

• Poolside or beach drinking where a full-flavored but sessionable option is needed
• Introducing craft seltzer drinkers to fruit-puree-based alternatives to extract seltzers
• Stocking a mixed cooler for a summer cookout alongside beer and wine
• Gluten-conscious drinkers seeking a sugar-base seltzer with real fruit character

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer taste like? It leads with ripe, creamy guava sweetness before a tart prickly pear note arrives mid-palate, finishing clean and dry with balanced carbonation. The overall impression is fruity but restrained — not artificially sweet.

How does Untitled Art Florida Seltzer compare to White Claw? White Claw uses a gluten-free malt or sugar base with natural flavor extracts, producing a clear, lighter-bodied seltzer. Untitled Art uses real fruit puree — over 1,000 lbs per batch — which delivers noticeably more fruit intensity, color, and body than a typical White Claw.

Is Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer good for sipping on its own? Yes — the real-fruit production method gives it enough flavor depth and balanced carbonation to drink straight from the can without needing any additions.

Where is Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer made? It is brewed at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, Wisconsin, under the Untitled Art label, which operates as a collaborative brewing project based in the same town.

What foods pair well with Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer? Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical fruit profile. Grilled shrimp skewers echo the seltzer's light sweetness. Fresh ceviche matches its acidity and citrus-adjacent notes. A light goat cheese salad bridges the creamy guava and tart prickly pear. Coconut-based desserts like haupia reinforce the tropical theme without competing.

What sizes does Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer come in? It is available in standard 12 oz cans, commonly sold as single cans or within variety packs of the Florida Seltzer line.

Is Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer worth the price? It positions as a premium craft seltzer, priced above mass-market brands like White Claw or Truly, but the real-fruit-puree production and noticeably richer flavor profile justify the step up for drinkers who find extract-based seltzers too thin or artificial.

Why Prickly Pear & Guava Seltzer?

The defining differentiator is production method: over 1,000 lbs of real fruit per batch, pasteurized into a clean sugar-fermented base, with no artificial sweeteners or flavor extracts. That process yields a seltzer with actual fruit body and color — a tangible departure from the clear, lightly flavored mainstream category standard. The nearly 10,000 Untappd reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5.0 confirm broad consumer approval, not just niche hype. For anyone who has written off hard seltzer as flavorless sparkling water with alcohol, this expression makes a credible counter-argument.