White Claw Hard Seltzer Black Cherry 12Pk

White Claw Hard Seltzer Black Cherry 12Pk is a gluten-free hard seltzer twelve-pack at 5.0% ABV, featuring a tart-to-sweet black cherry flavor profile. As the flagship flavor from the brand that helped define the hard seltzer category, Black Cherry remains one of the most recognized and consistently top-selling expressions in the segment.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: United States  |  Style: Hard Seltzer  |  Producer: Mark Anthony Brewing

Production & Heritage

White Claw is produced by Mark Anthony Brewing, now the fourth-largest brewer in the United States, with production facilities in Glendale, Arizona, and Columbia, South Carolina. The liquid is made using the proprietary BrewPure® process, which ferments a base of sugar with yeast, nutrients, water, and trace amounts of malted gluten-free grains to create a clean, neutral alcohol foundation. That base is then blended with carbonated water and natural black cherry flavor, resulting in a seltzer that carries no gluten and sits at a sessionable 5.0% ABV — a deliberate choice that keeps the body light and the calorie count low compared to most beers and flavored malt beverages.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Unmistakable cherry leads the nose immediately upon cracking the can. Behind the fruit sits a clean, neutral seltzer character with no discernible grain or malt presence.

Taste: The entry is tart and fruit-forward, recalling ripe black cherries with a maraschino-like sweetness building at mid-palate. The carbonation keeps it brisk and dry, preventing the fruit from becoming cloying. A light alcohol warmth appears toward the back, though the overall impression stays refreshing and semi-dry.

Finish: Short and crisp, with residual cherry sweetness fading quickly into clean sparkling water. The effervescence scrubs the palate clean, leaving little lingering flavor.

How to Drink White Claw Black Cherry

Straight from the can over ice is the most popular serve — cold temperature and dilution from the ice emphasize the clean, crisp carbonation. For cocktail experimentation, the neutral seltzer base makes it a surprisingly versatile mixer.

• Cherry Mule: Combine with fresh lime juice and ginger beer for a fruit-forward riff on a Moscow Mule where the black cherry adds depth.
• Seltzer Spritz: Top a measure of Aperol with White Claw Black Cherry instead of prosecco for a lower-ABV, berry-tinged aperitivo.
• Black Cherry Paloma: Mix with blanco tequila and grapefruit juice — the cherry and citrus create an unexpectedly balanced combination.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for summer cookouts or beach days
• Offering a gluten-free, lower-calorie option at casual gatherings
• Transitioning from sugary cocktails to something lighter and drier
• Keeping on hand as a versatile, session-strength everyday refresher

Frequently Asked Questions

What does White Claw Black Cherry taste like? It tastes like tart black cherry balanced by a light maraschino-like sweetness, carried on a crisp, highly carbonated seltzer base. The overall profile is semi-dry, light-bodied, and refreshing with minimal residual sugar.

How does White Claw Black Cherry compare to Truly Black Cherry? White Claw and Truly together account for roughly 75% of hard seltzer sales, making them the category's direct rivals. White Claw Black Cherry tends to drink slightly drier with more pronounced carbonation, while Truly Black Cherry leans marginally sweeter and fruitier on the palate.

Is White Claw Black Cherry good for beginners? Its 5.0% ABV, approachable cherry flavor, and light body make it one of the most accessible entry points into the hard seltzer category. The familiar fruit character and low bitterness appeal to drinkers who find beer or straight spirits intimidating.

Where is White Claw Black Cherry made? White Claw is produced by Mark Anthony Brewing at facilities in Glendale, Arizona, and Columbia, South Carolina. The company is headquartered in the United States and is currently the nation's fourth-largest brewing operation.

What foods pair well with White Claw Black Cherry? Grilled shrimp skewers benefit from the cherry's tartness cutting through the char. Fish tacos with slaw pair well thanks to the seltzer's effervescence cleansing the palate. Soft goat cheese and fresh berries mirror the fruit notes nicely. Barbecue chicken sliders find a refreshing counterpoint in the dry, carbonated finish. Dark chocolate squares create a classic cherry-chocolate echo.

What sizes does White Claw Black Cherry come in? This listing is a 12-pack of 12 oz slim cans; White Claw Black Cherry is also commonly available in single 12 oz cans, 6-packs, variety packs, and 24 oz single cans depending on the market.

Is White Claw Black Cherry worth the price? White Claw positions squarely in the mainstream hard seltzer tier, competitively priced against Truly and other national brands. The 12-pack format delivers strong per-unit value for a product that remains the category benchmark in flavor consistency and brand recognition.

Why White Claw Black Cherry?

The BrewPure® fermentation process gives White Claw a genuinely clean base that most competitors, many of whom rely on malt or spirit-based formulations, struggle to match in neutrality. Black Cherry was one of the original flavors that propelled the hard seltzer boom beginning in 2019, and it continues to outsell most rivals in the segment. At 5.0% ABV with a gluten-free formulation, it occupies a practical sweet spot — flavorful enough to drink on its own, dry enough to mix, and light enough to session through an afternoon without fatigue. For anyone building a cooler or stocking a fridge, the 12-pack format of this particular flavor remains one of the safest and most reliable choices in the category.