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December 2018 - Hard Soda Shootout™ This month's Beer feature is Hard Soda Shootout Hard Soda Shootout™ Reviews All Truly Spiked & Sparkling Grapefruit and Pomelo Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Citrusy aromas of tang, ground pepper, and grapefruit zest with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a silky, brisk finish. A hint of citrus flavor and a refreshing finish makes this hard soda a light and flavorful choice. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Pomegranate Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Fruity aromas of cherry syrup, raspberry gelatin, and red licorice with a supple, soft, dry-yet-fruity light body and a brisk minerals finish. A fun and clean refresher; a fruity and guiltless cocktail option. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Colima Lime Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Citrusy aromas of fresh lime zest and spree candy with a supple, soft, dryish light body and a polished, carefree lemon peel finish. A refreshing and citrusy bubbly water that will be great on its own or with a splash of juice. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Wild Berry Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Candied aromas of stawberry-banana yogurt, milkies strawberry soda, pink pixi stix, and banana cotton candy with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, brisk dried strawberry and lozenge finish. A fruity, guiltless refresher. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Lemon and Yuzu Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Aromas of ginger ale and lemon-lime soda with a supple, soft, dryish light body and a silky, brisk turmeric finish. A fun citrus sparkler with a gingery undertone. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Sicilian Blood Orange Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Aromas of hint of citrus marmalade and apple fritters with a soft, dryish light body and an effortless, breezy dried grasses finish. A light, slightly citrusy hard soda with a gentle kiss of sweetness. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Blueberry and Açai Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Aromas of eucalyptus, pineapple lozenge, and granny smith apple confection with a supple, soft, dryish light body and a graceful, breezy pear nectar finish. A slightly juicy, clean and refreshing hard soda that is easy-sipping. » Read Full Review Truly Spiked & Sparkling Raspberry and Lime Spiked & Sparkling Water Clear color. Fruity, herbal aromas of blackberry cordial, floral candle, candy corn, and cucumber with a supple, soft, dryish light body and a smooth, brisk tangerine iced tea finish. A curiously herbal, berry-flavored refresher. » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Beer/Review-2018-12-05-Hard-Soda-Shootout.aspx