Hop Water

The fusion of hard seltzer and hop water is happening—and in a niche of the booming “fourth category,” there may be a thirst for it.

Hop water is going mainstream thanks to its broad appeal and low cost of entry for small breweries. In the second of a two-part series on producing hop water safely and profitably, we zoom in on production, packaging, and the importance of testing.

Bubbly, dry, quenching, and unencumbered by alcohol, calories, or carbs, hop water is gaining momentum—but is it a fit for your brewery? In the first of a two-part series, here are some key considerations.

In demand and on trend, hop water is proving to be a low-effort, high-reward offering for many small breweries.