I assumed the carbonation on all the beverages was the same, so I instead looked at factors like the brightness, balance, and strength of the flavors, as well as the uniqueness of the seltzer ...

The brewery then takes the clear beverage and adds natural flavors to it. The seltzer is 100 calories (about half the amount that’s in an average beer) per 12-ounce serving and is 5% alcohol by ...