City Water Seltzer Variety 12Pk

City Water Seltzer Variety 12Pk is a four-flavor hard seltzer variety pack at 5% ABV, brewed in Naperville, Illinois using filtered Lake Michigan water. What distinguishes this pack from mainstream seltzers is its use of real fruit oils, which produce a noticeably longer, more defined fruit finish across all four expressions.
Quick Facts: ABV: 5%  |  Origin: Naperville, Illinois  |  Style: Hard Seltzer  |  Brewery: Solemn Oath Brewery LLC  |  Pack: 12 cans
Production & Heritage
City Water is produced by Solemn Oath Brewery LLC, a craft brewery based in Naperville, Illinois. The base is built from filtered Lake Michigan water and cane sugar alcohol, then flavored with natural fruit ingredients including real fruit oils — a detail that separates it from many competitors relying solely on artificial or extract-based flavoring. The brand also commits 1% of sales each to environmental causes, arts support, and Great Lakes conservation, tying its identity directly to its Midwestern water source.
What’s in the Variety Pack
The 12-pack includes four distinct flavors, each with its own aromatic and flavor profile:
Grapefruit: Opens with fresh grapefruit peel on the nose. Clean, citrus-forward, and bright with a dry, zesty character.
Mixed Berry: Leads with blueberry aroma layered over blackberry and raspberry. The palate starts with sweet blueberry, builds into a triple-berry peak, and fades with a tart berry finish.
Lime Coconut: Fresh lime dominates the nose, followed by coconut gelato notes. Natural lime juice flavor meets coconut flake on the palate, building to a fresh lime peak before finishing with key lime and coconut cream pie character.
Valencia Orange Cranberry: Juicy orange aroma gives way to tart cranberry. The palate delivers real orange flavor that builds in intensity to a whole-orange peak, finishing long with orange peel and unsweetened cranberry.
How to Drink City Water Seltzer
All four flavors drink best ice-cold, straight from the can or poured over ice. The clean base and defined fruit character also make them functional mixers. Try the Grapefruit as a stand-in for soda in a Paloma riff — the citrus peel note holds up against tequila. The Lime Coconut works naturally in a hard seltzer take on a Coconut Mojito, adding tropical depth without extra sugar. The Valencia Orange Cranberry makes an easy base for a low-ABV Madras-style spritz, needing only a squeeze of fresh lime.
Best For
Stocking a cooler for a backyard cookout or tailgate with varied tastes to please
Introducing craft seltzer drinkers to a Midwest-brewed alternative to national brands
Keeping a low-calorie, fruit-forward option on hand for casual weeknight drinks
Gifting to someone who appreciates supporting local breweries and environmental causes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does City Water Seltzer taste like? City Water Seltzer delivers clean, fruit-forward flavors with a longer finish than most mainstream hard seltzers, thanks to the use of real fruit oils rather than solely extract-based flavoring. Each of the four varieties — Grapefruit, Mixed Berry, Lime Coconut, and Valencia Orange Cranberry — has a distinct, recognizable fruit profile.
How does City Water compare to White Claw? White Claw uses a blend of seltzer water, gluten-free alcohol base, and natural flavors, while City Water specifically highlights its filtered Lake Michigan water base, cane sugar alcohol, and real fruit oils. The result is a noticeably longer fruit finish on City Water, with more defined and layered flavors compared to White Claw’s lighter, more uniform approach.
Is City Water Seltzer good for beginners? At 5% ABV with a clean, approachable fruit character and no harsh alcohol bite, City Water is an excellent entry point for anyone exploring hard seltzers or looking for a lighter alternative to beer and cocktails.
Where is City Water Seltzer made? City Water Seltzer is brewed and packaged by Solemn Oath Brewery LLC in Naperville, Illinois, using water sourced from Lake Michigan.
What foods pair well with City Water Seltzer? The Grapefruit pairs well with grilled shrimp or fish tacos, where its citrus bite cuts through richness. Mixed Berry complements a charcuterie board with soft cheeses and fresh fruit. Lime Coconut stands up alongside Thai or Vietnamese dishes where coconut and lime are already present. Valencia Orange Cranberry works with roasted turkey or glazed pork, where its tart cranberry finish balances savory and sweet elements.
What sizes does City Water Seltzer come in? The variety pack is available as a 12-pack of standard cans, which is the primary format for this product.
Is City Water Seltzer worth the price? City Water positions as a craft-tier hard seltzer, sitting above mass-market options like White Claw or Truly in both flavor complexity and ingredient sourcing. The use of real fruit oils and Lake Michigan water, combined with the brand’s 3% charitable commitment, provides tangible differentiation that justifies the modest step up from national brands.
Why City Water?
In a hard seltzer market dominated by national brands with similar flavor profiles, City Water stands apart through its ingredient sourcing and production approach. The use of real fruit oils — rather than flavoring extracts alone — produces a finish that carries genuine fruit character from sip to sip, most evident in the Valencia Orange Cranberry and Lime Coconut varieties. Brewed with filtered Lake Michigan water by Solemn Oath Brewery, a respected Illinois craft operation, this is a seltzer with a clear sense of place and purpose. The brand’s commitment to donating 3% of sales across environmental, arts, and Great Lakes causes adds substance behind the label.