Episode 22: Concord Grape by Ruby

Just look at this spacey, surreal can. Just look at it.

Flavor

Concord Grape by Ruby

The Can

I mean, LOOK at this thing. Would you just LOOK AT IT? It’s a volcano burping out a purple hibiscus flower (that presumably sparkles) on an island surrounded by more mountains and little critters. Of COURSE I had to buy this. It was fait accompli, truly.

Ethically sourced from planet Earth. No import taxes or logistical nightmares around importing ingredients from Mars or Venus or the Moon. No rocket ship needed.

Notes

Organic and tart, indeed! Can confirm, is grapey and tart. This is a legit decent dupe for that heavy pour of cab sauv that used to solve all my problems for me after work. This is not technically a seltzer, but it comes in a pretty can and has bubbles, so it counts!

This is not the mere sweetness of grape juice, but a layered, concentrated flavor that dances between ripe fruit and tartness. The hibiscus adds an elegant touch of a soft floral note that mingles with the grape-forward flavor. This is not the Welch’s Grape that Biggie wants to drink in the hot tub with you. While Welch’s Grape has its time and place (see aforementioned hot tub with the long deceased rapper), this is for the more sophisticated or discerning palate. (If asked, I would absolutely have eaten steaks and Welch’s Grape with Mr. Wallace. I missed my chance.)

The first sip is a burst of intergalactic effervescence that feels like a comet streaking across your tongue. Tiny bubbles fizz like the sparkling stars in a nebula, carrying with them the unmistakable and deeply radiant flavor of the concord grape. The bubbles tickle the senses as if you’re floating weightlessly, unbothered, moisturized. You are Major Tom and you are READY to leave the capsule in pursuit of the perfect grape.

It’s not just a beverage—it’s an intergalactic journey in a can. Each bubble carries you further into the unknown.