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Pickle-Flavored Hard Seltzers

Shiner Recently Released the New Juicy Dill Pickle Straight Shooter

— October 18, 2021 — Lifestyle
Shiner, the Texas-founded alcohol brand, recently expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the new pickle-flavored har seltzer, appropriately named the Juicy Dill Pickle Straight Shooter. The new drink, which boasts a 4.5% ABV, aims to push the boundaries of flavor and innovation with its new limited-time offering. The seltzer is crafted with real pickles from Brewmaste and features a blend of sweet and sour dill pickle with notes of dill, coriander, and spice.

In the spirit of innovation, the Juicy Dill Pickle Straight Shooter from Shiner also boasts a "magical" animated pickle that will tell your feature. Simply scan the QR code on the back of the special edition seltzer to be taken the virtual pickle and get their burning questions answered.

Image Credit: Shiner
Trend Themes
1. Pickle-flavored Beverages - There is an opportunity for other alcohol brands to experiment with unique and unconventional flavor profiles, such as incorporating pickles into their drinks.
2. Interactive Packaging - Brands can explore the use of interactive packaging features, such as QR codes, to engage consumers and enhance brand loyalty.
3. Low ABV Beverages - Due to the rising interest in health and wellness, there is an opportunity for the creation of more low alcohol content beverages, such as the 4.5% ABV Juicy Dill Pickle Straight Shooter from Shiner.
Industry Implications
1. Alcohol Beverages - There is an opportunity for alcohol brands to differentiate themselves by creating unique flavors and experimenting with innovative packaging features.
2. Food and Beverage - The use of unique and unconventional flavor profiles, such as incorporating pickles into beverages, can lead to the creation of new product categories and expansion opportunities for food and beverage companies.
3. Packaging and Labeling - Brands can explore the integration of interactive packaging features, such as QR codes, to enhance consumer engagement and improve brand loyalty within the packaging and labeling industry.
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