{"id":69628,"date":"2026-08-10T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/69628\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:00:19","slug":"aldi-launches-3-75-version-of-solo-hard-rated-as-cost-of-living-bites-9-5-out-of-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/69628\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldi launches $3.75 version of Solo Hard Rated as cost-of-living bites: ‘9.5 out of 10’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aldi<\/a> has released an alcoholic lemon drink<\/a> set to rival one of Australia’s most popular beverages.<\/p>\n

Solo’s Hard Rated has been around for three years, and in that short time, it has become a dominating force in the Ready-To-Drink (RTD) category, even reaching the number one spot<\/a> in sales.<\/p>\n

But the low-cost supermarket<\/a> confirmed to Yahoo Lifestyle that a much cheaper option has landed on its shelves, and it could massively shake up the competition.<\/p>\n

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Priced at $14.99 for a four-pack \u2013 or $3.75 per can \u2013 the drink offers a budget-friendly option for shoppers after a refreshing, fruity tipple.<\/p>\n

(Getty\/TikTok @russ.eats)<\/p>\n

“With warmer weather just around the corner, the timing couldn’t be better, giving Australians a fresh new way to raise a glass and enjoy the season ahead,” a spokesperson for the supermarket said.<\/p>\n

Storm Brewing Co.’s Alcoholic Hard Lemon landed in late July, and they’re only $14.99 for a four-pack, or $3.75 per can.<\/p>\n

Comparatively, a four-pack of Hard Rated at Dan Murphy’s will set you back $23.95, or you can buy them individually for $7.99 each.<\/p>\n

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Both contain 4.5 per cent alcohol, but Storm Brewing’s option has 7 per cent lemon juice compared to Solo’s 2.5 per cent.<\/p>\n

Hard Rated became such a tour de force in the RTD category as it took a drink that was already beloved by Aussies across the country and simply had alcohol added to it.<\/p>\n

Steve Donohue, ex-chief executive of Endeavour Group, which owns Dan Murphy’s, told the Sydney Morning Herald<\/a> in 2024 that customers couldn’t get enough of it.<\/p>\n

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Aldi is turning up the competition against Solo after releasing a similar version of the brand’s Hard Rated.<\/p>\n

(Aldi\/Getty\/Dan Murphy’s)<\/p>\n

“People are loving anything that is refreshing, and lemon flavour is one of the most refreshing drinks out there,” he said.<\/p>\n

Solo has released several flavours since its debut in 2023, including Lemon Lime, Orange Passionfruit, and Orange.<\/p>\n

What does Aldi’s version of Hard Rated taste like?<\/p>\n

Product reviewer Russell Stuart, better known as Russ Eats, described Aldi’s beverage as an “absolute bargain” and rated it 9.5 out of 10 for flavour.<\/p>\n

“You can definitely taste more lemon juice [than Hard Rated], and it’s slightly more carbonated. $3.75 for a can is phenomenal,” he said in a video.<\/a><\/p>\n

“They are a bit late \u2014 I do wish this came out a year and a half ago, then I’d be a little more excited, as I’m over lemon.”<\/p>\n

Some viewers said they had “no idea” the product even existed until watching Russ’ video.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, customers who had tried it said it was “better” than Hard Rated.<\/p>\n

“In this economy, Aldi has a winner,” one wrote.<\/p>\n

The product is unavailable in Aldi stores in Queensland and South Australia due to strict state liquor licensing laws.<\/p>\n

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