If you’ve been hearing about Surfside lately and wondering what the buzz is about, this is a good opportunity to try it for yourself.
We’re hosting a Stateside vodka sampling at our store where customers can taste the popular Surfside ready-to-drink cocktails. If you’ve been curious about these vodka-based canned drinks, stop in and see what they’re all about.
Our tasting will take place Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM here in the store.
What is Stateside Surfside Vodka?
Surfside has grown incredibly quickly over the last few years. The brand was launched in 2022 by Philadelphia-based Stateside Brands, the same company behind Stateside Vodka. In a short time it expanded from a regional product into one that’s now sold across the United States.
What makes Surfside different from many canned cocktails is its simplicity. These drinks combine vodka with iced tea or lemonade flavors, and they’re not carbonated. Each can is around 100 calories with 4.5% alcohol by volume, which puts it in a similar strength range to beer.
If you’ve never tried them before, the sampling gives you the chance to taste a few varieties before deciding which ones you want to take home.
Are Stateside and Surfside the Same?
They’re closely connected, but they’re not exactly the same thing.
Stateside is the vodka brand itself. The company behind it, Stateside Brands, was founded in Philadelphia and first became known for its flagship product, Stateside Vodka, which is distilled from American-grown corn and distilled multiple times to create a clean, smooth spirit.
Surfside, on the other hand, is a line of canned cocktails made using Stateside Vodka.
So when people talk about Surfside, they’re usually referring to the ready-to-drink beverages like vodka iced tea or vodka lemonade. The vodka inside those drinks comes from the Stateside brand.
Why are Surfsides So Popular?
Surfside arrived at the right moment in the ready-to-drink cocktail market.
A lot of canned drinks today are seltzers, which means they’re carbonated. Surfside took a different approach by building the drinks around iced tea and lemonade, which makes them feel more like a classic summer drink than a sparkling beverage.
That choice alone made them stand out.
Another reason for the popularity is how simple the drinks are. The formula focuses on recognizable ingredients: vodka, tea or lemonade flavor, and natural sweetness. The drinks are designed to be smooth and easy to drink, without the sharp bite that some canned cocktails have.
The brand also built a strong following in the Philadelphia region early on. Surfside became especially visible at Philadelphia Phillies games, where the vodka iced tea quickly became a favorite among fans at Citizens Bank Park.
From there the brand spread rapidly. Distribution expanded across the country, and Surfside is now sold nationwide.
The combination of approachable flavors, a recognizable vodka brand behind it, and strong regional roots helped turn it into one of the fastest-growing ready-to-drink brands in recent years.
Where is Surfside Made?
Surfside comes from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Stateside Brands is headquartered in the Philadelphia area, where the company originally built its reputation through Stateside Vodka. The founders launched Surfside in 2022 as a ready-to-drink extension of that vodka brand.
Even as the drinks have expanded nationally, the company still emphasizes its Philadelphia roots. That connection to the region helped the brand grow early on, especially through local sports partnerships and regional distribution.
For customers in this area, it’s a product that started fairly close to home before becoming a national brand.
Can You Taste the Alcohol in Surfside?
Most people find Surfside drinks to be smooth and easy to drink.
Because they combine vodka with iced tea or lemonade flavors, the alcohol is usually not as noticeable as it would be in a straight mixed drink.
Each can is 4.5% alcohol by volume, which is roughly comparable to many beers. That level gives the drink a noticeable kick without making it overly strong.
The flavor profile varies depending on the variety.
Some of the most popular options include vodka iced tea, vodka lemonade, peach tea, and half-and-half combinations that mix tea and lemonade together.
The tea versions tend to taste closer to traditional iced tea, while the lemonade varieties are brighter and more citrus-forward.
Taste is always subjective, which is exactly why sampling events are useful. Trying a few flavors side-by-side makes it much easier to decide which one you like best.
Stateside Vodka Sampling Near You
We’re excited to host a Stateside vodka sampling featuring Surfside here at our store.
If you’ve been meaning to try these drinks, this is the perfect chance to taste them before buying a pack.
The sampling will take place Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at 308 Easton Road, Warrington, PA. During that time we’ll have several varieties available for customers to sample.
Our store serves customers from throughout the surrounding area, so if you’re nearby in communities like Warrington, Doylestown, Chalfont, or Warminster, it’s an easy stop to make on your way home from work or while running errands.
We’ll have the Surfside ready-to-drink cocktails available to taste, and we’re always happy to answer questions about the flavors or help you pick out a pack to take home.
Sampling events are a great way to discover something new. You get to try different varieties, compare them, and see what you actually enjoy before committing to a purchase.
If you’ve been hearing about Surfside and wondering what it tastes like, stop in and try it for yourself.
We’ll see you here on Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for the tasting.