- There is a fast growing market in the US for alcoholic or hard seltzer (i.e. fizzy water). Biggest brands are White Claw and Truly.
- It is on trend for a health conscious younger demographic that has shunned beer.
- So far this has been largely a US phenomenon but is likely to spread to the rest of the world.
- The big brewers are waking up and bringing in their own brands.
- Google search trends do suggest it was a summer phenomenon.