Diskin Cider Releases Innovative New Hard Seltzer Product

I’m usually a little skeptical about hard seltzers, because they harken back to the malt beverages of the '80s that led to some wicked hangovers. Think of the Boone’s Farm and California Coolers you could purchase in a convenience store long before wine in groceries became legal in Tennessee. But I’m at least intrigued by the new offer from Diskin Cider, the Wedgewood-Houston cidery that has become quite popular for their line of craft ciders.

They have recently announced a new product they’re calling “Lola,” a berry-flavored hard seltzer that uses fresh-pressed juices as its base rather than the straight fermented sugar that other big-brand seltzers employ. In what is intended to be the first in an extended line of seltzers, Lola is made from strawberry, blackberry, blueberry and tart cherry juice and clocks in at 4% alcohol by volume, so hopefully the hangovers won’t be quite as miserable as I (barely) remember.

To celebrate the product launch, Diskin is throwing a beach-themed party at their cidery at 1235 Martin St. this Saturday, Aug. 3, from noon until midnight. They are pulling out all the stops for this fête including creating a real sandy beach at the cidery, a tiki bar, waterslide and beach games. The party will feature a live steel-drum band plus food and drink specials all day, and there’s no admission charge to attend this family-friendly all-ages event.

The limited-edition first run of Lola will be available for purchase as six-packs in 12-ounce cans for $11.99. It’s only 110 calories per can, and Lola is also gluten-free, if that matters to you. Drop by for some summer fun and try it out!