Truly Berry Hard Seltzer Variety 12Pk

Truly Berry Hard Seltzer Variety 12Pk is a 12-can mixed pack of berry-flavored hard seltzers at 5% ABV, produced by Boston Beer Company. What distinguishes this variety pack from much of the hard seltzer field is its use of real fruit juice in every flavor — a reformulation that moved Truly away from purely artificial flavoring and toward recognizable fruit character.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5%  |  Origin: Boston, Massachusetts  |  Style: Cane Sugar Hard Seltzer  |  Producer: Boston Beer Company

Production & Heritage

Boston Beer Company, founded in 1984 and best known for the Samuel Adams beer brand, launched Truly Hard Seltzer as one of the category's early major entries. The base alcohol is produced through cane sugar fermentation — not distillation — yielding a clean, neutral foundation that lets the fruit flavoring come through without grain or malt heaviness. A key production decision separates Truly from many competitors: each flavor incorporates real fruit juice (approximately 2% juice content), adding a subtle authenticity to the berry profiles that purely artificial formulations lack.

Tasting Notes

Black Cherry: Opens with a sweet cherry aroma reminiscent of cherry confectionery. The palate delivers a tart red cherry entry that builds to a cherry-almond peak, finishing with bittersweet cherry, a whisper of whipped cream, and faint grapefruit peel.

Wild Berry: A pleasant mixed-berry nose with layered strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry. Raspberry leads the entry, joined by strawberry and a genuine berry-fruit sweetness at mid-palate. The finish carries wild berry flavor with subtle carbonation bite, hints of vanilla, and a sour berry tail.

Blueberry: Made with 2% blueberry juice from concentrate, this flavor leans into ripe blueberry sweetness with a clean seltzer backdrop. The fruit reads as natural rather than candy-like, with a light, refreshing finish.

Raspberry Lime: Floral notes of fresh-smashed raspberry and sliced lime on the nose. The palate opens with sweet, juicy raspberry tempered by tart lime flesh. The finish lands on raspberry buttercream and a key lime pie quality that lingers pleasantly.

How to Drink Truly Berry

Straight from the can and well-chilled is the primary serve — the carbonation and fruit juice do the heavy lifting without any preparation required. For a twist, pour over ice with a fresh citrus wedge. Truly Berry flavors also work as low-ABV cocktail components: use the Black Cherry in a Cherry Bourbon Smash as the sparkling lengthener; mix the Wild Berry with vodka and a splash of elderflower liqueur for a Berry Spritz; or combine the Raspberry Lime with silver tequila and fresh lime for a lighter take on a Raspberry Paloma.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard barbecues or pool days where multiple palates need options
• Offering a gluten-free, lower-calorie alternative at gatherings where beer or wine dominates
• Sampling multiple berry profiles without committing to a full pack of one flavor
• Bringing a crowd-pleasing variety to tailgates, beach trips, or outdoor concerts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Truly Berry taste like? The four-flavor lineup spans tart red cherry, mixed wild berry, ripe blueberry, and tangy raspberry-lime — all with a light, clean seltzer body and real fruit juice character rather than heavy artificial sweetness.

How does Truly Berry compare to White Claw? White Claw and Truly together hold roughly 75% of the U.S. hard seltzer market, with White Claw leading at approximately 58% share to Truly's 26%. A notable difference is that Truly incorporates real fruit juice (around 2%) in its formulations, while White Claw relies on a different flavoring approach built around its gluten-free BrewPure process.

Is Truly Berry good for beginners? Truly Berry is an accessible entry point into hard seltzer — at 5% ABV with fruit-forward flavors and light carbonation, the variety pack lets newcomers identify which berry profile they prefer without a strong alcohol presence.

Where is Truly Berry made? Truly Hard Seltzer is produced by Boston Beer Company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Beer Company, founded in 1984, is one of the largest American-owned breweries and produces Truly across multiple U.S. brewing facilities.

What foods pair well with Truly Berry? The Black Cherry pairs well with smoked pulled pork, where the tart cherry cuts through richness. Wild Berry complements fresh summer salads with goat cheese and berries. Blueberry works alongside lemon-glazed grilled chicken. Raspberry Lime is a natural match for fish tacos or ceviche, where the lime acidity mirrors the dish. Light desserts like mixed-berry pavlova or key lime bars echo the pack's fruit profiles.

What sizes does Truly Berry come in? The Truly Berry Variety Pack is widely available as a 12-pack of 12 fl oz slim cans, which is the standard retail format for this particular mix pack.

Is Truly Berry worth the price? Truly Berry positions as a mainstream, accessibly priced hard seltzer variety pack — it sits squarely in the category's standard value tier alongside White Claw and similar competitors, delivering four distinct flavors with real fruit juice at a competitive per-can cost.

Why Truly Berry?

The inclusion of real fruit juice — roughly 2% per flavor — is the clearest differentiator in a category crowded with artificially flavored alternatives. That production choice gives each of the four berry profiles a more authentic fruit read, particularly noticeable in the Black Cherry and Raspberry Lime. Backed by Boston Beer Company's nearly four decades of brewing expertise, Truly Berry represents a reliable variety pack that delivers genuine flavor variety across a single purchase. For anyone navigating the hard seltzer aisle looking for recognizable fruit character and a clean 5% ABV base, this pack remains one of the category's most established options.