“hard seltzers gain their alcoholic kick via the fermentation of malted grains or, in most cases, *cane sugars*. “
Thought they were all malt beverages.
Sounds like the homemade https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/edworts-apfelwein-turning-wannabes-into-brewers.678613/
With added soda for the ‘spritz’.
Described as “A real panty-dropper”...
These days, I think most of these companies just buy the 200 proof alcohol, add water, sugar, flavor; and carbonate and FD&C dyes if desired.