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Congrats, Clubtails! Your cocktails in a can were my first step into RTDs, a beverage I knew little about until now.

Ready to Drink beverages or RTDs seem to be taking up more shelf space in grocery stores and bottle shops throughout the state of Michigan. I shared similar sentiments in 2020 about Hard Seltzers when Hard Seltzer Summer kicked off, and look at the Hard Seltzer market in 2022.

In Michigan, RTDs were given a big boost in May of 2021 when Governor Whitmer signed “a bill to increase market access” to these types of beverages. RTDs gained in popularity when bars and restaurants closed down due to COVID-19 restrictions because they could give people the mixed drink experience in a can in the comfort of their own home.

Like I said above, RTDs are not my go to beverages of choice, but I’m always down to try new drinks. When Better on Draft received a few Clubtails cans for review and I thought, “Why not?” I received a 16 oz can of Pink Lemonade and a 24 oz can of Blue Hawaiian. These two flavors are a small sample of the 15 flavor portfolio Clubtails has to offer, so there is something for everyone. Each can is 10% ABV and is a “perfectly blended cocktail”.

The Pink Lemonade was the first one that I drank. Light pink in color, it was a near replica of a refreshing pink lemonade we can all recall from our childhood from start to finish. The booze was present and hit on the back end of each sip, along with a touch of sweetness. This RTD was perfect on a hot summer evening when I was looking to unwind.

The Blue Hawaiian was my favorite out of the two flavors I tried. I’m a fan of coconut in my drinks, so I enjoyed the potent pineapple and coconut combination. I was happy that I received a larger can of it because each sip was tropical and fun. Again, I enjoyed this when I was looking to relax on a summer evening. Loved the blue color with this drink!

Overall, I was pleased with the Clubtails flavors that I tried. I will be looking for the other flavors in the market in the future, and I would encourage you to do the same if you’re looking to enjoy a RTD or cocktail inspired beverage. Each packed a boozy punch at 10%, so take it easy with these and enjoy the rest of summer!
Cheers!

Disclaimer: Better on Draft Media received both cans of Clubtails for review.

 


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Ed Norton

Edwin "Ed" Norton was first introduced to craft beer when his designated fraternity Big Brother Vince asked him if he knew anything about the topic. Ed admitted his ignorance and the rest is history as Ed and Vince would split six-packs of craft beers each week during Ed's probationary status. Ed is now a craft beer enthusiast who is always on the lookout for a beer he has not tried when bottle shopping or drinking at breweries and bars. In addition to drinking beer, this livelong Michigan resident enjoys a bunch of hobbies that he doubts you really care about, other than drinking beer and sounding off about it.

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