White Claw ∙ 70 Clementine
Cold Hard Facts
Available in 12 oz. skinny cans sold in 6-packs
0g sugar (0g carbs)
70 calories
0 calories from sugar
Flavor Profile
White Claw 70 Clementine is surprisingly good. Many low-calorie drinks rely on fake sugar to do the heavy lifting, but White Claw apparently listened to the health-conscious youth and decided to give us what we want: Lacroix that gets you drunk but not too drunk. The clementine flavor is mild and blessedly dry. It tastes true to the fruit but without the sweetness of clementine juice. Because of the low alcohol content, the overall effect is quite similar to Clementine Lacroix. There is just enough refreshing flavor to cover up the taste of booze, and there is no lingering aftertaste.
Drinkability
At 3.7%, you can absolutely crush White Claw 70s all day long with minimal downside. Because they contain no sugar and less alcohol than average, an afternoon of day drinking isn’t going to ruin your evening or your morning. A word of caution, though: these go down real easy. I’m talking free-lacroix-from-the-office easy. So while they are the perfect refreshment for a little fun in the sun, you may have to remind yourself to sip, not chug.
Price
White Claw 70 seltzers are relatively new, but they’re made by an established brand, so if you can find them the pricing will likely be on par with the other single-flavor white claw 6-packs you see available. Though they contain less alcohol and thus more water (a ubiquitous and virtually free ingredient), they are the same price as traditional white claw. However, they are not available in 12-packs, so these seltzers aren’t really party-friendly yet. Here is the HardSeltzerReviews.com price index estimate:
Dive Bar
$3-5 for a 12 oz. can
Bar/Restaurant
$5-7 for a 12 oz. can
Store
$9-12 for a 6-pack of 12 oz. cans
Recommendations
If you like the idea of a less-boozy hard seltzer, this flavor of White Claw 70 is definitely worth a try, but buy it from a place that has decent prices. Ask yourself, “how much do I really want to pay for 4 and a half white claws” and if the price is right, give it a shot.
If you’re trying to turn up and fast, stick with traditional White Claw or another high-alcohol seltzer.
Summary
Taste
4/5
Price
$$$
Drinkability
5/5
Hangover Ease
4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
A huge step in the right direction
Despite the look of the can, White Claw 70 has a lot of potential. The Clementine flavoring is excellent, and the alcohol content shows they are really listening. However, they need to get real on the pricing. With any luck, there will be 2 more flavors coming soon available within a variety pack.