The Major Differences Between White Claw Classic & White Claw Surge

It’s a battle between the original and the twist on a classic.

White Claw released a twist on the classic seltzer this month and it’s called White Claw Surge. The new beverage brings a higher alcohol content to the table compared to its classic hard seltzer alternative. Here’s everything you need to know about the two.

The main difference between White Claw’s seltzers is the alcohol percentage. The hard seltzer has 5% ABV whereas White Claw Surge contains 8% ABV.

The newest spiked seltzer offers two never-before-seen flavors: cranberry or blood orange in one 16oz can. Summertime is about to get a whole lot tastier.

Don’t sleep on the OG. The classic has 11 fruit flavors which come in a 12-ounce can, including black cherry, White Claw’s most popular flavor. Some are even offered in 16-ounce or 19.2-ounce cans.

A 16-ounce can of both White Claw’s classic hard seltzer and White Claw Surge both have two grams of sugar. Plus, they’re both gluten-free! To opt for lower sugar content, snag a 12-ounce can of the classic hard seltzer, which has one gram of sugar.

If you’re stuck between the two, take your pick based on your mood. What flavors are you craving? And more importantly — do you want to feel buzzed or extra buzzed?