![]() The team scaled back the bitterness and astringency of the beverage to bring out “really fruity and bright flavors” of peach, mango and grapefruit. Gregory said Sierra Nevada’s brewing team used the same base water it uses for its beers. “We were able to hit all those macros that we were really trying to get with no sugar, no carbs, no calories, and the flavor is just delicious,” she continued. “But this is one that we just felt like we really had the recipe dialed. “We’ve been trying a lot of different things, and I think over the next year or two, you’ll probably see a lot more innovative, non-beer products coming out,” she said. I think Pelican has a winner with what they’ve got going here.A day into the pre-sale, Gregory said there has been a lot of interest from consumers and engagement via the company’s Instagram profile.Īsked why Sierra Nevada chose to release a sparkling water infused with hops rather than a traditional non-alcoholic beer, Gregory explained that Hop Splash is part of a larger strategy to “ramp up” the company’s innovation efforts across the board. Easy to drink, refreshing, the hops and flavors are there but quite subtle. Since Pelican sent me a case of these I’ve been drinking through them and I have to say so far, I think these are the most “sparkling water” (think of drinks like LaCroix) that I’ve tried yet. Pretty light with a super light, refreshing kick. It’s slightly minerally and also well carbonated. There’s more berry character in the flavor, a light kiss or tang of juice and a hint of citrus (the citric acid in the mix), with some earthiness and possibly a (green) strawberry character. The aroma is super subtle here as well, with hints of berries and earthy, leafy notes. Similar levels of carbonation in the glass. Pink bubblegum color, almost a neon pink. Now you can have your hops and drink them too! Enjoy this refreshing hop-infused sparkling beverage any time of day with no regrets. This thirst-quenching hop-infused sparkling water adds an extra zip with every sip! The Oregon-grown Strata hops deliver bountiful flavors of blueberry and blackberry with hints of herbal notes that pair perfectly with the earthy flavors of the açaí berry and bubbly carbonation. Hop on in and experience your not-so-average seltzer, Sparkle Hops. ![]() The formulation for Strata & Açai is similar to Citra & Lemon, using Strata hops and açai concentrate of course, with the addition of citric acid presumably for pH balance (since there’s no lemon here). It’s highly carbonated so feels a bit gassy, but it’s refreshing. ![]() It’s crisp with not much more flavor than that, just that kiss of lemon as the main note. Flavor is mineral water with a subtle squeeze of lemon and a light woodsy-like note, maybe tea-like. Light lemony aroma with a tiny bit of orange or tangerine, and a hint of tobacco-like spice. Sip Sparkle Hops in a can, from a glass, or mix it up and create the perfect craft-brewed hop cocktail.Įxtremely pale yellow color, fizzy and bubbly in the glass. When day drinking isn’t an option, this hoppy refresher is perfect on your lunch break to stay clear-minded between your daily activities or adrenaline-packed adventures. The bold Citra hops deliver citrus notes of hop character paired with a zing of lemon zest in the finish, balanced perfectly with bubbly carbonation to elevate the thirst-quenching experience. Hop on in the sparkling water is refreshing and crisp with Pelican’s Citra hop-infused sparkling water with lemon. Sparkle Hops Citra & LemonĬ&L lists all of three ingredients on the label: carbonated water, Citra hops, and lemon puree. Our Pelican Brewers conceived two perfectly balanced hop-infused flavors to elevate your sparkling water experience – bold Citra hops with lemon and earthy Strata hops with acai.īoth have 0% ABV, 0 calories, and 0 grams of carbs, with fairly simple recipes minimizing any additives or non-essential ingredients. Designed for our hop-loving flock, Sparkle Hops delivers all the flavor with no alcohol, so you can enjoy bold hops paired with fruit flavors any time of day. Hop in and try Pelican Brewing Company’s NEW non-alcoholic, thirst-quenching, hop-infused sparkling water – Sparkle Hops. The general description of these on Pelican’s website reads: Sparkle Hops come in two varieties: Citra & Lemon, and Strata & Açai. Hop waters seem to be the new frontier in the (beer-adjacent) no/low alcohol lifestyle space, gaining prominence over the past few years. Recently Pelican Brewing Company surprised me by sending samples of its newest product-Sparkle Hops, the company’s first foray into non-alcoholic, sparkling hop water territory.
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