REVIEW: Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher Hop Water

Lagunitas Brewing Hoppy Refresher Hop Water

Where’d We Find It: At our local specialty beer store.

ABV: 0.0%

Hometown: Petaluma, California

Our N/ATION Review:

Introduced in 2018, Hoppy Refresher is craft stalwart Lagunitas Brewing Company’s invigorating take on hop-flavored sparkling water. This clear beverage features the C-Suite of hops, combining Citra, Cascade, Centennial and Chinook into a citrusy package. Is it a sparkling water, or a zero calorie, IPA-influenced refresher? You be the judge.

We found the subtle hints of citrus right from the first sip, with no hints of bitterness or even very much pine, the latter of which is something often found in other varieties. This dry-hopped beverage is clean and easy to sip, and the high carbonation is a perfect alternative to cracking open a regular beer.

As for where you can find it, Hoppy Refresher is broadly available across the U.S., including many specialty grocery and other national outlets.