Nutrl Pineapple

NUTRL Pineapple is a pre-mixed hard seltzer built around a single fruit flavor. Pineapple is the whole idea here, so there's no blend of citrus, berry or tropical fruits to sort through. The category's usual profile applies: a light body, steady carbonation, and fruit character that comes across as juicy and slightly tart rather than syrupy. Seltzers in this style generally finish dry and clean, so the pineapple reads as a bright, fresh note instead of the heavy sweetness you'd get from a canned fruit cup or a piña colada mix. Check the can for the exact ABV and nutrition information, since those figures aren't listed in the details we have. The can needs no bartending. There's nothing to measure, shake or garnish, and no mixer or spirit to buy alongside it. Open it and it's ready. Seltzers show their best qualities when very cold, because chilling keeps the carbonation crisp and holds back any perceived sweetness. Put cans in the refrigerator for a few hours, or in an ice bath for about twenty minutes if you're short on time. Drinking straight from the can works well for this style. If you'd rather pour it, a tall highball glass over plenty of ice suits a light, bubbly drink like this, and a rocks glass with a few large cubes is a good choice if you want it to sip slowly. A wedge of lime or a fresh pineapple spear is optional, and the seltzer doesn't need either one. Pineapple's natural acidity and mild sweetness pair easily with salty, spicy and grilled food. Expect it to work with fish tacos, shrimp skewers, jerk chicken, carnitas, and grilled sausages, where the fruit tempers heat and smoke. It also suits snacks that lean salty, such as tortilla chips with salsa, popcorn, or a plate of cured meats and sharp cheese. Because the format is portable and single-serve, it fits a cooler for the beach, a boat, a tailgate or a backyard cookout, and it works equally well as a weeknight can with dinner.