Press Seltzer Duo Variety 12Pk

Press Seltzer Duo Variety 12Pk is a 12-pack of culinary-inspired hard seltzers at 4% ABV, each can pairing a fruit with a complementary botanical or spice. Named Best Hard Seltzer at Seltzerland 2021 in eighteen of twenty-one major cities, Press has earned recognition from Chowhound as the best-tasting hard seltzer on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.0%  |  Origin: Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Flavored Hard Seltzer  |  Brand: Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer

Production & Heritage

Press is a woman-owned brand based in Wisconsin — recognized by Martha Stewart Living as one of its favorite woman-owned food brands. The seltzers start from a malt base that undergoes a multi-stage carbon filtration process, removing gluten to less than 5 parts per million. Press brews at a lower 4% ABV specifically to allow its complex fruit-and-botanical flavor pairings to come through without being overpowered by alcohol, distinguishing its approach from higher-ABV competitors.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Each Duo flavor leads with its primary fruit — bright tropical notes in the Pineapple Basil, tart berry in the Lingonberry Elderflower, and citrus zest in the Grapefruit Cardamom. Subtle herbal and spice aromatics emerge beneath the fruit, hinting at the botanical pairing.

Taste: The palate across the range is notably clean, dry, and lightly carbonated. Pineapple Basil opens with balanced sweetness before the basil creeps in to round out the mid-palate. Lingonberry Elderflower delivers a sweet-tart, candy-like brightness with a crisp, fresh quality. Grapefruit Cardamom offers mild, refreshing citrus layered with a surprising warm-spice complexity.

Finish: Across the lineup, the finish is short and clean with no lingering artificial aftertaste. Each flavor wraps up with a gentle echo of its botanical or spice component, keeping the palate fresh.

How to Drink Press Duo

Press Duo seltzers are ready to drink straight from the can — best served well chilled or poured over ice. For a simple upgrade, the Pineapple Basil pairs well with a fresh basil leaf garnish. The Grapefruit Cardamom works as a low-ABV spritz base when combined with a splash of dry prosecco. The Lingonberry Elderflower serves as a light, effervescent stand-in for traditional mixers in a vodka spritzer, keeping the drink sessionable.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for outdoor gatherings and barbecues
• Hosting guests who appreciate flavor variety without high alcohol content
• Introducing someone to hard seltzers beyond the standard fruit-only category
• Gifting to a food-and-drink enthusiast who gravitates toward culinary flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Press Duo taste like? Press Duo seltzers are clean, dry, and lightly carbonated, with each can pairing a recognizable fruit with an unexpected botanical or spice — resulting in flavors that are more complex and less sugary than typical hard seltzers.

How does Press Duo compare to White Claw? Press Duo has a lower ABV at 4% versus White Claw's standard 5%, and its carbonation is softer with less mineral character. The biggest difference is the dual-ingredient flavor approach — pairing fruit with herbs or spices — versus White Claw's single-fruit profiles, giving Press a more layered and culinary character.

Is Press Duo good for sipping on its own? Yes — the lower ABV and complex flavor pairings make these seltzers well-suited for leisurely, straight-from-the-can drinking without needing any mixers or garnishes.

Where is Press Duo made? Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer is produced in Wisconsin, USA, where the brand is headquartered as a woman-owned company.

What foods pair well with Press Duo? Pineapple Basil complements grilled shrimp or fish tacos with its tropical-herbal notes. Lingonberry Elderflower pairs well with soft cheeses or fresh fruit platters thanks to its sweet-tart brightness. Grapefruit Cardamom stands up alongside spiced dishes like Thai or Indian appetizers, where the cardamom creates a natural bridge.

What sizes does Press Duo come in? The Press Seltzer Duo Variety 12Pk contains twelve 12-oz slim cans, typically with three cans of each flavor in the assortment.

Is Press Duo worth the price? Press Duo positions in the same price tier as White Claw and Truly but delivers a distinctly more adventurous flavor profile, making it strong value for drinkers looking beyond conventional fruit-only seltzers.

Why Press Duo?

Press earned Best Hard Seltzer honors at Seltzerland 2021 in eighteen major U.S. cities — not for hype, but for genuine flavor quality that stood out in blind tastings against dozens of competitors. The Duo line's defining move is its culinary pairing concept: rather than relying on a single fruit flavor, each can balances fruit with a complementary herb, flower, or spice, creating layered drinks rarely found in the hard seltzer aisle. The deliberately lower 4% ABV and multi-stage carbon filtration produce a clean, dry base that lets those nuanced flavors land without interference. For drinkers who find most hard seltzers interchangeable, Press Duo makes a persuasive case that the category has room for genuine complexity.