Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Expands 8% ABV Extreme Lineup; Rolls Out New Variety Pack and Flavors
Twisted Tea (NYSE:SAM) expanded its Extreme high‑alcohol lineup on Jan. 21, 2026, rolling out a new 8% ABV Extreme Variety Pack nationwide in 12 oz 12‑packs.
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Twisted Tea (NYSE:SAM) expanded its Extreme high‑alcohol lineup on Jan. 21, 2026, rolling out a new 8% ABV Extreme Variety Pack nationwide in 12 oz 12‑packs.
The pack pairs existing favorites Extreme Lemon and Extreme Blue Razz with two new flavors: Extreme Long Island Iced Tea (lemon and cola notes) and Extreme Fruit Punch (black cherry, orange, lemon). The brand also adds new single‑serve offerings: Long Island Iced Tea and Fruit Punch in 16 oz cans, plus a 24 oz Extreme Tropical Punch (peach, mango, real iced tea) launching nationwide next month. The expansion follows reported success in the convenience channel and aims to broaden occasions and trial.
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News Market Reaction – SAM
On Jan 21, the day this news came out, SAM closed 2.08% above the previous close. That session’s volume was 1.7x the stock’s average daily volume.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 21 session.
Key Figures
- Extreme ABV
- 8% ABV
- Twisted Tea Extreme lineup
- Variety pack size
- 12 oz can 12-pack
- Extreme Variety Pack format
- Single-serve size
- 16 oz
- Extreme Long Island Iced Tea and Fruit Punch cans
- Single-serve size
- 24 oz
- Extreme Tropical Punch cans
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Big flavor calls for big packs as America’s favorite hard iced tea fuels the growing high-alc. space
BOSTON, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nation’s No. 1 hard iced tea brand* is turning up the flavor and the fun this month! Building on the success of the brand’s high-alc. Extreme line introduced in 2023, Twisted Tea is taking things to the next level with the launch of a brand-new Extreme Variety Pack rolling out nationwide now.
Fans can enjoy the same bold, delicious Twisted Tea they know and love – now amped up with
- Twisted Tea Extreme Long Island Iced Tea: A hard iced tea inspired by the iconic cocktail, drinkers can expect notes of the cocktail’s classic flavors, including lemon and cola, for a boozy, delicious treat.
- Twisted Tea Extreme Fruit Punch: A perfectly balanced mix of juicy black cherry, sharp orange and bright lemon for a fruity iced tea with a bold kick.
Twisted Tea Extreme’s expansion into a larger pack comes as the brand has seen big success in the convenience channel where the
Twisted Tea Extreme’s single-serve lineup is also getting some brand-new flavors this month. New Twisted Tea Extreme Long Island Iced Tea and Extreme Fruit Punch will be available in 16 oz. single-serve cans, while the 24 oz. single-serve lineup will also get a tropical upgrade this winter with new Twisted Tea Extreme Tropical Punch. Featuring juicy peach and mango blended with real iced tea, this new flavor is smooth, refreshing, and packs a punch. Look for it nationwide next month alongside Twisted Tea Extreme’s Lemon and Blue Razz single-serve offerings.
To find Twisted Tea near you, visit Twisted Tea.com and follow along on social @TwistedTea.
About Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea:
Twisted Tea, the No. 1 refreshing hard tea in the country, was founded in 2001 on the twisted promise that a hard iced tea should taste like real iced tea. Incredibly smooth and refreshing, Twisted Tea is made with real brewed tea for a delicious, easy to drink hard tea available in a variety of flavors, including fan favorites, Original and Half & Half. For more information, visit Twisted Tea.com.
*Circana MULO + Conv; L52WE 01/05/2025
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