Bev Wine Review: Made By Chicks, For Everyone

Advertising itself as “Made By Chicks…And Good Dudes”, Bev offers canned adult beverages that are crisp, dry, and a bit fizzy. Varieties include rose, blanc, noir, gris, and others. Its goal as a company is to create a brand that is grounded in an inclusive, respectful drinking culture with an emphasis on female-friendly spaces.

In the interests of full disclosure, I’ve never had canned wine before.

I have of course consumed traditional wine from a glass bottle. I have imbibed a great deal of wine in my day, just never from a can. I’m also well acquainted with other canned alcoholic beverages. So I figure that qualifies me to test out wine in a can.

I thought that these wines would all be of nice quality, taste good, and be refreshing. Which they were. What did surprise me was that all of the wines were fizzy or carbonated in some way, some of them more than others.

I drank a few of these cans throughout the testing time, and I always enjoyed them. We had many different options to choose from, including:

• Sparkling white wine
• Pinot noir
• Pinot grigio
• Rosé
• Sauvignon Blanc (which became my favorite)
• Sparkling Rosé

On the website, each varietal is personified like a different kind of woman, and comes in its own brightly colored can—all part of founder and CEO Peabody’s way of bringing her own female voice to the traditionally male-dominated alcohol industry.

So how did they go over in a social setting?

I took a bunch of these on a group camping trip to take a survey on tasting. We loved the convenience of just being able to throw them in a cooler and have them whenever we wanted. 

The group all enjoyed them, although one person did say that they would rather just have a glass of wine. For reference, these folks were all 40 years old and above. Most said that they would buy these at the store and that the best thing about them is that it came in the convenience of a can.

Some impressions of the wine itself:

• The Sauvignon Blanc is fruity and has a note of green apple, which I really liked.
• The Pinot noir has a little bit of a pomegranate or citrus taste while being a little bit dry.
• The Pinot Grigio has some grapefruit notes and is refreshing.
• The Glitz wines come in really sparkly cans and are much more like champagne. I could see myself drinking these at the beach or on a sunny spring or fall afternoon. 

Just to make sure we fully tested the Bev wines as the responsible reviewers we are, we drank these during the day, and at night, and during camping, and….you get the idea. I never felt like I was sick or hung over from these. 

Pro tip: Really great for day drinking!

For volume reference, 4 cans equals 1.3 bottles (750ML) of traditional bottled wine.

I am still not sure how I felt about slightly fizzy wine. I’m pretty traditional when it comes to wine drinking so I sort of wanted one that was not fizzy. That being said, that is a personal preference, not a reflection on the Bev products. 

Added benefits include that each can is:

• Only 160 calories per can (100 calories per serving)
• Zero sugar
• Only 3 grams of carbs
• Non-GMO.
• RECYCLABLE!

Bev wines are 11.9% ABV, and each can holds 8.4 oz of wine (a glass and a half!)

All in all, I was pleased with these and so were my comrades-in-testing.

Each varietal comes in a choice of an 8-pack, 24-pack, or 48-pack. Choose your flavor and size, and whether you want a one-time purchase or to join the Bev Club subscription service which delivers every 4 weeks at a discounted price.

Payment options include credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), as well as PayPal or Google Pay.

Note that you do need to accept the delivery in person and present a valid ID.

2-day shipping is always free from Bev!

Bev ships to anywhere in the United States EXCEPT Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Utah.

Most orders arrive in 2-3 business days from the date of the order. They do note that some orders may be delayed due to COVID-19 and the stress on the delivery system during this time.

For adult beverages that come in convenient cans, it’s hard to beat Bev.

No, we are not talking traditional imported wines for a luxurious dinner out, but that is not what Bev aims to do. Bev wants to provide a fun drink at a great price, made from sweet California wines, to add to social gatherings—and at that, it hits the mark quite well.

I would say so, especially at the subscription price. Each can runs $3-$6 averaged out per can, depending on the quantity ordered.

For example, the Bev Gris Pinot Grigio currently will cost you:=

• $49/8 pack, $39 on Bev Club = $6.13 or $4.88/can
• $99/24 pack, $79 on Bev Club = $4.13 or $3.29/can
• $190/48 pack, $152 on Bev Club = $$3.96 or $$3.17/can

Considering that each can is 1.68 regular servings (over a glass and a half), and that most wines will run you more than any of these prices for even one glass, the Bev products offer definite value. 

Add in the recyclable convenience of the can and the fun of the fizz, and you have yourself a great deal.

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The Bev Club is its subscription service. Save 20% by signing up for deliveries which come every 4 weeks. You can cancel or adjust anytime with no commitment. 

Bev offers a Military and Service Discount for:

• Current & former U.S. military
• Military spouses & dependents
• First responders including law enforcement, fire, and EMS
• Teachers (K-12 and University teachers/staff)

Verified individuals can receive up to 20% off of qualified orders.