Snowmelt Hard Sipper Lavender Lemon Flora by Upslope Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Fruit and Spice Seltzer based on The Beer Connoisseur's 2022 Hard Seltzer Style Definitions & Judging Guidelines. Fruit and Spice Seltzers are noted for the harmonious balance of fruit in spices in a hard seltzer base. Snowmelt Hard Sipper Lavender Lemon Flora was brewed with lemon juice, sugar, honey and lavender and measures in at 12% ABV.

Snowmelt Hard Sipper Lavender Lemon Flora pours almost water white with just a tinge of color, is crystal clear and sports a very tiny white head that quickly fades. The aroma is moderate lavender with a hint of lemon; a light floral and sweet honey complements the lavender and lemon. The flavor is lightly sweet with moderately light lemon, light floral honey and a hint of lavender. The body is light and the mouthfeel has a light carbonation and a light warmth from the alcohol. The finish is crisp and clean with light floral honey, moderate lavender and a hint of lemon.

Snowmelt Hard Sipper Lavender Lemon Flora is an excellent hard seltzer with an incredible alcohol content. This is certainly meant to be sipped as a cocktail and not drunk in quantity by the poolside. The flavors are all pleasant and complement each other very well. The sweetness and floral flavors of the honey provides an excellent contrast to the lemon. Check this hard seltzer out even if hard seltzers are not your typical beverage.