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HARD SODA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hard soda
1, record 1, English, hard%20soda
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alcoholic soda 2, record 1, English, alcoholic%20soda
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an alcoholic beverage manufactured in the style of soft drinks ... 3, record 1, English, - hard%20soda
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard sodas and hard seltzers may look similar, but underneath the lids is a world of differences. Hard sodas are alcoholic versions of regular sodas with a strong flavor profile due to their syrupy, sweet taste ... Hard seltzers are made by fermenting sugar and yeast, so they have a lighter taste and a lower ABV [alcohol by volume]. 4, record 1, English, - hard%20soda
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soda alcoolisé
1, record 1, French, soda%20alcoolis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un soda alcoolisé artisanal et un vrai goût de racinette à déguster avec un soupçon de nostalgie. 2, record 1, French, - soda%20alcoolis%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hard seltzer
1, record 2, English, hard%20seltzer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hard sparkling water 2, record 2, English, hard%20sparkling%20water
correct
- alcoholic seltzer 2, record 2, English, alcoholic%20seltzer
correct
- spiked seltzer 3, record 2, English, spiked%20seltzer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Though it's often compared to vodka and soda, hard seltzer is definitely not that. It doesn’t contain vodka or any other distilled spirit but is instead produced in a similar manner to beer. The basic concept is that a little sugar is added to carbonated water(seltzer), which is then fermented by introducing yeast so that the sugars are converted into alcohol. This is then often infused with natural or artificial flavor. Of course, each brand has their own methods. Some use barley(labeled as a malt beverage) or another fermentable base, such as rice. 4, record 2, English, - hard%20seltzer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eau pétillante alcoolisée
1, record 2, French, eau%20p%C3%A9tillante%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- eau de Selzt alcoolisée 2, record 2, French, eau%20de%20Selzt%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- seltzer 1, record 2, French, seltzer
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson alcoolisée à base d'eau pétillante, souvent aromatisée aux fruits, dans laquelle l'alcool est obtenu par fermentation. 3, record 2, French, - eau%20p%C3%A9tillante%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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