Coco Loco vs Fellr: Australia's Brewed Hard Seltzer Showdown
Fellr and Coco Loco are two of Australia's most recognised hard seltzer brands, and both are brewed rather than spirit-mixed. But the similarities end there. We break down the real differences on nutrition, ingredients, production method, flavour, price, and availability to help you decide which one belongs in your fridge.
The Key Difference: What's in the Base
Both brands brew their seltzer rather than mixing pre-made spirits into carbonated water. That already puts them in a different league from most of the hard seltzer category. But their base ingredients are fundamentally different.
Fellr brews from a neutral base, creating a clean alcoholic liquid that's then flavoured with natural ingredients. The result is a crisp, light drink with minimal residual sugar.
Coco Loco brews from real coconut water. The coconut water itself ferments to produce the alcohol, which means the coconut character, the naturally occurring electrolytes, and the subtle sweetness aren't added afterwards. They're part of the base liquid.
It's the difference between a drink that's flavoured like something and a drink that's made from something. Both are valid approaches, but they produce genuinely different drinking experiences.
Nutrition Comparison: Fellr Calories vs Coco Loco
| Metric | Coco Loco (330ml) | Fellr (330ml) |
|---|---|---|
| ABV | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Calories | 115 | 83 |
| Sugar | ≤ 3.6g | 0.2g |
| Gluten-free | Yes | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes | Yes |
| Natural electrolytes | Yes (from coconut water) | No |
| Base ingredient | Real coconut water | Brewed neutral base |
Fellr is the lighter option on raw numbers, with 83 calories and 0.2g sugar per can. Coco Loco sits at 115 calories and ≤ 3.6g of sugar per can. Both are significantly lower than most beers (typically 130 to 180 calories) and ciders (150 to 200+ calories).
The calorie and sugar difference comes directly from the base ingredient. Coconut water naturally contains sugars and nutrients that a neutral brewed base doesn't. That's also why Coco Loco delivers naturally occurring electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, sodium) while Fellr doesn't. Whether the trade-off matters to you depends on what you're optimising for: the absolute lowest number, or the most interesting thing in the can.
Flavour Range
Fellr offers a broader lineup, including Dry & Lime, Watermelon, Passionfruit, Lime & Soda, and Pineapple & Coconut. They've also expanded into cocktail seltzers (like the 6.5% Watermelon Margarita) and a non-alcoholic range called Fellr Free.
Coco Loco currently offers two variants, both built on the same real coconut water foundation:
- Piña Colada — tropical, bright, the original flagship
- Passion Spritz — tangy and aromatic
Fellr wins on variety. Coco Loco's narrower range reflects a deliberate focus: every variant starts from real coconut water, which gives the range a distinctive depth and consistency that you don't get when the base is neutral.
Production and Provenance
Both brands are Australian-made, which already sets them apart from imported seltzers like White Claw. Fellr is based in Sydney. Coco Loco is brewed in regional Victoria.
Fellr has scaled rapidly into retail distribution and is widely available through Dan Murphy's, BWS, Coles, and independent bottle shops nationally.
Coco Loco sells primarily direct-to-consumer through our online store, with growing availability through independent retailers and on-premise venues across Australia. Coco Loco is Australia's only brewed alcoholic coconut water.
Price Comparison
Fellr typically retails around $18 to $22 for a 4-pack through major chains. Coco Loco's pricing varies by pack size, with the per-can price improving significantly for larger packs. Visit our store for the latest. Both sit in the premium RTD bracket, well above mass-market pre-mixed drinks.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Fellr if: You want the lowest possible calorie and sugar count, prefer a wider range of flavours and formats, or want to grab a pack from a major chain retailer.
Choose Coco Loco if: You want a drink made from a real ingredient rather than a neutral base, value naturally occurring electrolytes from coconut water, prefer supporting a small-batch Australian producer, or you're looking for a hard seltzer that genuinely tastes different from everything else in the category.
How Both Compare to the Rest of the Market
The Australian hard seltzer market also includes spirit-mixed options like Good Tides and imported brands like White Claw. What sets Fellr and Coco Loco apart is that both are brewed, not spirit-mixed, which is a fundamentally different production method. If you're interested in understanding why that matters, our guide to what a seltzer actually is covers the full spectrum.
For those watching calorie intake specifically, our breakdown of low-calorie alcoholic drinks puts hard seltzers in context alongside wine, spirits, and beer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Fellr vs Coco Loco?
Fellr has 83 calories per 330ml can. Coco Loco has 115 calories per 330ml can. Both are lower than most beers and ciders. The difference comes from the base ingredient: Coco Loco is brewed from real coconut water, which naturally contains more energy than a neutral brewed base.
Is Fellr brewed or spirit-mixed?
Fellr is brewed, not spirit-mixed. Coco Loco is also brewed. However, Fellr brews from a neutral base while Coco Loco brews from real coconut water. Both approaches are genuine brewing, but the base ingredients create very different drinks.
Which Australian hard seltzer has the most natural ingredients?
Coco Loco is Australia's only brewed alcoholic coconut water. The coconut water base means the drink contains naturally occurring electrolytes and genuine coconut character without relying on added flavouring for those elements. Fellr uses all-natural ingredients and flavours but starts from a neutral brewed base rather than a whole-food ingredient.
Where can I buy Fellr and Coco Loco?
Fellr is widely available through Dan Murphy's, BWS, Coles, and independent retailers. Coco Loco ships direct to your door Australia-wide via our online store and is available through select independent retailers and venues.
Try It Yourself
Numbers tell part of the story, but taste tells the rest. Order a pack of Coco Loco and discover what a hard seltzer brewed from real coconut water actually tastes like. We ship Australia-wide with fast delivery.