Redd's wicked Mango 12Pk

Redd's Wicked Mango 12Pk is a flavored malt beverage (FMB) with bold mango flavor at 8% ABV, sold as a 12-pack of 10 oz cans. With noticeably higher alcohol than standard hard fruit drinks, the Wicked line from Redd's targets drinkers who want tropical sweetness backed by real punch.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8%  |  Origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Flavored Malt Beverage  |  Producer: Redd's Brewing Company (Molson Coors)

Production & Heritage

Redd's Brewing Company operates under Molson Coors, one of the world's largest brewing conglomerates. Like most FMBs, Redd's Wicked Mango begins with a traditional malt base brewed from barley malt and corn syrup (dextrose), then undergoes carbon filtration and reverse osmosis to strip out nearly all beer-like malt character and color. The resulting neutral base is sweetened with sucrose and flavored with natural mango flavoring, citric acid, and malic acid, then finished with caramel color to achieve its rich golden hue. This process sets FMBs apart from craft hard seltzers and traditional beers — the goal is a clean canvas for fruit flavor rather than any grain-forward profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose leans more tropical-guava than straightforward mango, with subtle fruit sweetness and a faint earthy undertone. It reads riper and more exotic than many competing fruit malt beverages.

Taste: A sweet mango entry hits immediately and builds into a candy-like mango intensity reminiscent of Jolly Rancher-style tropical fruit. The mid-palate introduces crisp apple tones that cut through the sweetness, while the body carries a noticeable warmth from the 8% ABV. Overall, the flavor profile runs decidedly sweet, leaning heavily on mango puree character.

Finish: The finish is moderately short with lingering sweetness and a distinct alcoholic warmth that reminds you this is not a standard 5% cooler. A faint tartness from the citric and malic acid additions provides some closing balance.

How to Drink Redd's Wicked Mango

Serve ice-cold straight from the can or poured over ice in a tall glass — the higher ABV benefits from staying well-chilled, which tames the sweetness. A Mango Shandy works well by mixing it half-and-half with a light lager to bring the ABV down and add some crispness. Try it in a Tropical Punch Bowl by combining several cans with fresh lime juice, sliced fruit, and ice for a party-ready batch drink. It also substitutes into a Mango Paloma riff — top with grapefruit soda and a salt rim, where the sweet mango plays against bitter citrus effectively.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and summer gatherings where higher-ABV refreshment is the goal
• Fans of sweet tropical drinks looking for more kick than standard hard lemonade
• Stocking a party cooler with crowd-friendly, easy-drinking options
• Poolside or beach sessions where portability and bold flavor matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redd's Wicked Mango taste like? It delivers an intensely sweet mango flavor with candy-like tropical fruit character, backed by crisp apple tones and noticeable alcoholic warmth from the 8% ABV.

How does Redd's Wicked Mango compare to Mike's Hard Lemonade? Redd's Wicked Mango runs at 8% ABV compared to Mike's Hard Lemonade's standard 5%, making it a noticeably stronger drink with a sweeter, more tropical profile versus Mike's tart citrus character.

Is Redd's Wicked Mango good for parties? The 10 oz cans at 8% ABV make portion control easier than larger-format drinks, and the bold mango sweetness appeals broadly to fans of fruit-forward beverages — it works well in a mixed cooler spread.

Where is Redd's Wicked Mango made? Redd's Wicked Mango is produced by Redd's Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which operates as a subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company.

What foods pair well with Redd's Wicked Mango? Spicy jerk chicken benefits from the mango sweetness as a cooling contrast. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the tropical notes naturally. Grilled shrimp skewers match the fruity intensity without competing. Coconut rice adds a complementary tropical pairing. Spicy Thai or Caribbean dishes generally work well, as the sugar content offsets capsaicin heat.

What sizes does Redd's Wicked Mango come in? The standard format is a 12-pack of 10 oz cans, with single cans and smaller multipacks available at some retailers depending on market.

Is Redd's Wicked Mango worth the price? Redd's Wicked Mango positions as a budget-friendly flavored malt beverage, and the 8% ABV delivers more alcohol per can than most competitors in the same price tier, making it a strong value pick within the FMB category.

Why Redd's Wicked Mango?

The 8% ABV sets Redd's Wicked Mango apart from the crowded field of 4-5% flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers — it delivers meaningfully more strength without crossing into malt liquor territory. The FMB production process, which strips the malt base down to a neutral canvas through carbon filtration and reverse osmosis, allows the mango flavor to dominate cleanly rather than competing with grainy undertones. For drinkers who find standard hard lemonades and fruit seltzers too mild, this sits in a specific niche: tropical, sweet, strong, and unpretentious. The portable 10 oz can format also means each serving stays cold to the last sip.