Hopster is a tonic-like non-alcoholic drink that boasts a simple formula of mineral water from the Kondrauer Gerwig spring, plus hops, tea and lemon flavors. The unique alcohol-free beverage is made with four types of hops from Bavaria’s Hallertau region—the largest hop-growing area in the world. Although the ingredient list of Hopster is seemingly simple, thanks to the inclusion of these different hops, the beverage is said to have notes of rose, ginger, lychee, pineapple, lilac, elderflower and plum. While the beverage is bottled so that it's ready to consume on its own, it also has the potential to be used as a flavorful, full-bodied mixer due to its balanced mineral content.
As an alternative to alcoholic beverages, many consumers are turning to refreshing alcohol-free options with hop-forward flavors.
Hoppy Non-Alcoholic Tonics
Hopster is Made with Mineral Water, Hops, Tea & Lemon Flavors
Trend Themes
1. Non-alcoholic Beverages - Opportunity for creating innovative and flavorful alcohol-free alternatives with unique ingredients such as hops.
2. Hop-forward Flavors - Disruptive potential in developing beverages with refreshing hop flavors as an alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks.
3. Mineral-infused Mixers - Opportunity to create balanced, full-bodied mixers using mineral water and unique flavor combinations.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Innovative non-alcoholic beverages are gaining popularity, providing an opportunity for growth and market expansion.
2. Craft Brewery Industry - Craft breweries can tap into the growing trend of non-alcoholic hop-forward drinks to diversify their product offerings and attract more consumers.
3. Mixology Industry - Opportunity for mixologists to experiment with hop-infused mineral water as a base for creating unique and flavorful cocktails and mocktails.