Sun Cruiser Variety Pack 8Pk

Sun Cruiser Variety Pack 8Pk is an eight-can assortment of non-carbonated iced-tea-and-vodka ready-to-drink cocktails at 4.5% ABV. Named the #1 new ready-to-drink brand family of 2024 and winner of Best Alcoholic Beverage at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, this pack bundles four flavors—Classic Iced Tea, Lemonade + Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, and Raspberry Iced Tea—built on real brewed black tea and gluten-free premium vodka.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Massachusetts, United States  |  Style: Non-Carbonated Vodka Iced Tea RTD  |  Producer: The Boston Beer Company

Production & Heritage

Sun Cruiser is produced by The Boston Beer Company, the Massachusetts-based brewery founded in 1984 and known for Samuel Adams beer as well as the Truly hard seltzer line. Each can is made with real brewed black tea paired with premium gluten-free vodka—no carbonation, no artificial tea flavoring. The absence of bubbles sets Sun Cruiser apart from nearly every competing hard seltzer and canned cocktail on the market, delivering a drinking experience closer to actual iced tea spiked at a backyard gathering than a flavored malt beverage.

Tasting Notes

Classic Iced Tea: Authentic brewed-tea aroma with subtle malt-like sweetness. The palate is lightly sweetened with a clean vodka undercurrent that stays well in the background, finishing dry and refreshing.

Lemonade + Iced Tea: Bright citrus zest up front, recalling a proper Arnold Palmer. Real lemon brightness balances the tea tannins at mid-palate, and the finish is tart and crisp.

Peach Iced Tea: Ripe orchard-peach fragrance greets the nose before giving way to a smooth, juicy mid-palate. Underlying black-tea structure keeps the stone fruit from turning cloying, ending with a light tannic snap.

Raspberry Iced Tea: Tangy berry punch on first sip, carrying a slightly tart edge. The brewed-tea backbone steadies the fruit, and the finish is clean with minimal residual sweetness.

How to Drink Sun Cruiser

Every can is ready to drink straight from the fridge—no mixing required. Pour over ice in a tall glass for the full iced-tea visual, or drink directly from the can. While designed as a standalone sipper, the flavors work as cocktail building blocks: use the Classic Iced Tea as a low-ABV stand-in for vodka and tea in a John Daly, float the Peach Iced Tea over bourbon in a riff on a Peach Sweet Tea Highball, or combine the Raspberry Iced Tea with fresh mint and a splash of soda for a quick Raspberry Tea Mojito variation.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for an outdoor barbecue or pool day
• Introducing non-carbonated RTD options to friends who dislike hard seltzer bubbles
• Sampling multiple Sun Cruiser flavors before committing to a single-flavor pack
• Gifting a tea lover who enjoys low-ABV, easy-drinking cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sun Cruiser taste like? Sun Cruiser tastes like genuine brewed iced tea with a subtle, clean vodka presence and light sweetness—closer to a spiked sweet tea than a typical hard seltzer. Each flavor adds its own fruit or citrus accent over a consistent black-tea base.

How does Sun Cruiser compare to Truly? Both are produced by The Boston Beer Company, but Truly is a carbonated hard seltzer while Sun Cruiser is a still (non-carbonated) vodka-and-tea cocktail with a distinctly tea-forward flavor profile. Sun Cruiser generally appeals to drinkers who want a recognizable iced-tea taste rather than a sparkling, fruit-water experience.

Is Sun Cruiser good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with a familiar iced-tea flavor, Sun Cruiser is approachable for anyone new to ready-to-drink cocktails. The low alcohol and absence of harsh spirit burn make it easy to enjoy without any cocktail-mixing knowledge.

Where is Sun Cruiser made? Sun Cruiser is produced by The Boston Beer Company in Massachusetts, United States. The company has operated since 1984 and is one of the largest craft-origin beverage producers in the country.

What foods pair well with Sun Cruiser? The Classic Iced Tea pairs naturally with fried chicken, where its tannins cut through the oil. Lemonade + Iced Tea complements grilled shrimp or fish tacos with its citrus lift. Peach Iced Tea works alongside smoked pulled pork or mild barbecue. Raspberry Iced Tea stands up to a summer berry salad or light goat-cheese appetizers.

What sizes does Sun Cruiser come in? The variety pack contains eight cans and is one of the most common formats available. Sun Cruiser is also sold in single-flavor packs for those who settle on a preferred taste.

Is Sun Cruiser worth the price? Sun Cruiser positions as a mid-range ready-to-drink option that trades carbonation and artificial flavoring for real brewed tea and vodka. For drinkers tired of hard seltzers and looking for a non-carbonated alternative with genuine tea character, the variety pack represents solid value across four distinct flavors.

Why Sun Cruiser?

The single biggest draw is what Sun Cruiser leaves out: carbonation. In a crowded RTD market dominated by fizzy seltzers and sparkling canned cocktails, a still iced-tea-and-vodka drink fills a gap most brands ignore. Winning Best Alcoholic Beverage at the Bar & Restaurant Expo and claiming the top spot among new RTD brand families in 2024 backs up the concept with industry recognition. The use of real brewed black tea rather than tea flavoring gives each sip an authenticity that distinguishes it from competitors relying on extracts. For anyone who has ever spiked a glass of iced tea at a summer cookout, Sun Cruiser packages that exact idea in a convenient, gluten-free, ready-to-drink format.