Schmitt, DanielaSemprucci, Sofia2024-09-232024-09-232023-05-292023-05-17http://hdl.handle.net/10362/172214Hard Seltzers, a low-caloric beverage made from sparkling water and alcohol, has gained popularity across the United States, and is now expanding globally. In Portugal, the beverage has recently entered the market making it relevant to study this segment. This research aims to understand the perceptions, and preferences of Portuguese young adults towards this beverage, while conducting comparative analysis with wine, beer, and cider. It is possible to conclude that Hard Seltzers are perceived as the healthiest beverages among their comparables, while consumers value its flavour, sweetness, and calories and prefer a product with 65 kcal, Mango- &-Maracuja flavour and low-sweetness.engMarket researchConjoint analysisPartworth utilitiesIdeal profileDrinking habitsmaster thesis203517555