Have you ever looked at a Twisted Tea can and wondered what alcohol is in a twisted tea? Whether you’re a fan of the classic flavors like Lemon or Peach, or your taste buds crave something more unique like Blackberry Mango or Raspberry Berry, they all have one thing in common – an alcoholic base. We’ll take a closer look at what exactly that entails so next time you’re enjoying your favorite iced tea beverage, you can know just what it contains. Dive into this twisted world with us as we unpack the surprising alternative ingredients found within these cans.
Contents
- 1 Overview Of The Twisted Tea Brand
- 2 What Alcohol Is In A Twisted Tea?
- 3 How Much Alcohol Is In Twisted Tea?
- 4 How Much Alcohol Is In A 12 Oz Can Of Twisted Tea?
- 5 Is Twisted Tea As Strong As Beer?
- 6 Can One Twisted Tea Get You Drunk?
- 7 Can You Get Drunk Off Of 3 Twisted Teas?
- 8 The Health Risks Associated With Drinking Too Much Twisted Tea
- 9 Tips For Preventing Alcohol Abuse When Consuming Twisted Tea
Overview Of The Twisted Tea Brand
Twisted Tea is a brand owned by the beverage giant Boston Beer Company. Renowned as one of the country’s largest brewers and for its significant contributions to the craft brewing industry through its iconic Samuel Adams Boston Lager, the company also produces Truly Hard Seltzer and Angry Orchard Hard Cider.

What Alcohol Is In A Twisted Tea?
Twisted Tea contains malt alcohol derived from grains. Although one might assume that the alcohol would come from wine, given the name “wine coolers,” Twisted Tea is an iced tea-flavored malt beverage produced by the Boston Beer Company.
How Much Alcohol Is In Twisted Tea?
Twisted Tea Original contains 5% ABV (alcohol by volume).
How Much Alcohol Is In A 12 Oz Can Of Twisted Tea?
A 12-ounce can of Twisted Tea contains 5.0% ABV.
Is Twisted Tea As Strong As Beer?
Twisted Tea does contain the same amount of alcohol as a regular beer, but it is not as strong as other alcoholic drinks such as tequila or vodka.

Can One Twisted Tea Get You Drunk?
It is improbable that a single Twisted Tea will result in drunkenness or intoxication. Nonetheless, the degree to which this can occur depends on various factors such as weight, alcohol tolerance, and the amount of food consumed.
Can You Get Drunk Off Of 3 Twisted Teas?
If you can get drunk from consuming 10 PBRs (Pabst Blue Ribbon), it would typically require approximately 9-10 Twisted Teas to achieve a similar level of intoxication, assuming all other factors remain consistent (such as food intake and sleep deprivation). The presence of brewed tea or lemon flavor will not significantly alter this outcome.
The Health Risks Associated With Drinking Too Much Twisted Tea
The health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of Twisted Tea include weight gain and dental issues due to the added sugars present in many Twisted Tea flavors.

Tips For Preventing Alcohol Abuse When Consuming Twisted Tea
- Set a limit for yourself: Before indulging in Twisted Tea, decide how many cans you will have and stick to that number.
- Alternate with water: Drinking water in between each Twisted Tea can help you stay hydrated and slow down your alcohol intake.
- Eat before drinking: Eating a meal or snack before consuming Twisted Tea can help slow down alcohol absorption.
- Know your alcohol tolerance: Everyone’s body reacts differently to alcohol, so be aware of how many Twisted Teas you can handle before feeling intoxicated.
- Have a designated driver: If you plan on drinking multiple Twisted Teas, make sure to have a designated driver or use a ride-sharing service to get home safely. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation to avoid any negative consequences. Cheers to enjoying your favorite Twisted Tea flavors with newfound knowledge of what exactly makes them so delicious.

Bobby Kelly is a bartender at Molly Magees, an Irish pub in Mountain View. He’s been working there for two years and has developed a following among the regulars. Bobby is known for his friendly demeanor and great drink specials. He loves interacting with customers and making them feel welcome. When he’s not at work, Bobby enjoys spending time with his friends and family.
Vodka is not the “closest thing to being just ethanol in water”. Twisted Teas and their ilk DO use a specific distilled version of Ethanol in fact, fairly unrefined; it is known as “grain alcohol”.
Alcohol products are not required to have nutrition labels, it’s pretty usual that they don’t make them available. I don’t think it’s anything suspicious about their product specifically.
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I had the twisted tea and it tasted great. Thank you for sharing!
Wish you have great experiences.