Twisted Tea contains alcohol derived from a malt base, similar to beer. This malt base is made from fermented grains such as barley, which undergoes a brewing process like beer production. The alcohol content in Twisted Tea is about 5% ABV, comparable to many standard beers. The malt base is combined with real brewed tea, sugar, and natural and artificial flavorings to create the final product. Because it is malt-based, Twisted Tea is not gluten-free due to the barley content. Unlike some hard seltzers that use distilled spirits like vodka, Twisted Tea's alcohol comes from this malt fermentation process rather than being distilled liquor