# BBQ-Ready Summer Seltzers Vista Bay Hard Seltzers are Designed with Food Pairings in Mind By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-05-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-bay-hard-seltzer References: [aldi.us](https://www.aldi.us/en/products/alcohol/hard-beverages/detail/ps/p/vista-bay-hard-seltzer-variety-pack-1/) Vista Bay Hard Seltzers are lemonade-based alcoholic drinks that are designed to be paired with summer flavors. The German-made seltzers come in four flavors: Lime, Black Cherry, Ruby Grapefruit, and Raspberry. Each flavor has a food pairing that enhances the drinking experience: Ruby Grapefruit pairs with grilled chicken, while Black Cherry pairs with pulled pork. The Vista Bay Hard Seltzers are light and refreshing–perfect for a [weekend backyard barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-x-miller-lite) or a week off at the cottage. Because they are seltzers, the drinks have a 5% ABV and a mere 100 calories per 12-ounce can. The Vista Bay variety pack offers consumers access to all four flavors in a convenient package. Vista Bay Hard Seltzers are available in select [Aldi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-adult-beverages) stores. Image Credit: Kaleidoscope ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-pairing Seltzers:** Alcoholic seltzers designed to be paired with specific food items for a unique drinking experience. - **Convenient Variety Packs:** Offering a selection of multiple flavors in one package for a convenient and satisfying experience. - **Low-calorie Alcohol:** Alcoholic drinks with a low calorie count, catered towards health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol:** Opportunities to create unique and specific pairings of alcoholic beverages with food items for customers. - **Retail:** Convenience stores or supermarkets can sell packaged variety packs for consumers who prefer a wider range of options. - **Health and Wellness:** The creation of low calorie alcoholic beverages can cater towards the health-conscious consumer looking for a healthier option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemonade Flavored Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-splash.md) - [Lemonade-Flavored Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-refrshr.md) - [High-ABV Citrus Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lime-seltzer.md) - [Bubble-Free Hard Ice Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfside-iced-tea-vodka.md) - [Smoothie-Spiked Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-hard-seltzer.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Limeade Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-limeade.md) - [Flavored Blue Agave Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karbachs-ranch-water.md) - [Fruit-Forward Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitforward-alcoholic-beverages.md) - [Refreshing Bottled Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buenavida.md)