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West Coast

HOP FLAVOR ESSENCE

Named after the beer style that started it all, this essence features bursting pine and citrus notes from a medley of Simcoe® and Centennial® hops.

Regular price $16.99 USD
Regular price Sale price $16.99 USD
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$0.56 / 12 oz. sparkling hop water

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  • Non-Alcoholic
  • Propylene Glycol Free
  • Makes 30 hop waters

Hop Drops flavor essence makes 30 twelve ounce servings of sparkling hop water at the recommended 1 ml dose.

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Make hop water that actually tastes like hops

How to use

Simply add 0.5 to 2 milliliters (ml) of Hop Drops flavor essence per 12 ounces of sparkling water. If it's your first time, we recommend starting with a full dropper (1 ml) of hop essence.

Measuring is simple using our graduated dropper, which is marked in increments of .25 ml.

For best results, add your preferred dose of Hop Drops essence to an empty glass and pour in sparkling water to ensure even mixing.

Hop Varieties

Simcoe® and Centennial®

Flavor notes

Pine, Grapefruit, Dank/Herbaceous

Ingredients

Fermented Dextrose (Water, Dextrose, Cultures), Hop Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Potassium Sorbate

30 hop waters in every bottle

Each 1 ounce (30 ml) bottle of Hop Drops hop flavor essence can make thirty 12 oz. servings of hop water at the suggested 1 mL dose. This adds up to about half the cost of commercially canned sparkling hop water when adding Hop Drops to plain canned seltzer water or even less when using a carbonation device like a SodaStream!

All the hop flavor, none of the alcohol

Hop Drops flavor essences are non-alcoholic for guilt-free enjoyment.

Over 2 ounces of hops in each bottle

Every bottle of Hop Drops contains the equivalent of over 2 ounces of hop cones for a flavor punch you just can't find in mass-produced hop waters.

Say goodbye to hop water that barely tastes like hops

With our graduated dropper, you're in control. Add as much or as little Hop Drops flavor essence to reach the hop flavor you desire.

FAQ

Do Hop Drops contain alcohol?

Hop Drops flavor essence is non-alcoholic and is designed to give you the flavor of hops without the buzz of alcohol.

Can Hop Drops be stored at room temperature?

Hop Drops are shelf stable and can be stored at room temperature. However, once opened, store your Hop Drops flavor essence in the fridge to preserve flavor and prevent spoilage.

How do I keep my Hop Drops fresh?

Oxygen is the enemy of hops! For the longest lasting flavor and aroma, refrigerate Hop Drops after receiving and between uses as lower temperatures reduce oxidative reactions.

When serving, avoid bubbling air into the essence by squeezing the air out of the dropper outside of the bottle before inserting.

After serving, drink hop water while fresh or store in the fridge to prevent oxidation of hop compounds and microbial growth.

Do Hop Drops contain propylene glycol like other sparkling water essences?

No! Unlike typical essences designed for making flavored sparkling water, Hop Drops do not contain propylene glycol and instead use sunflower lecithin, a natural ingredient derived from sunflowers.

Why do Hop Drops make my water appear cloudy or hazy?

That's the hops! Hop Drops contain millions of microscopic droplets of hop aroma and flavor oils. Just like in a hazy IPA, these oil droplets can make the water appear slightly cloudy.

Are Hop Drops only good for making hop water?

While Hop Drops flavor essence was designed with hop water in mind, it can also be used to add hop flavor to any beverage. Try Hop Drops in your favorite kombucha or in place of bitters when making mocktails (or cocktails).

Embrace your creative side and try adding Hop Drops to anything that you think could use a blast of hop aroma and flavor. We'd love to hear what you do with them!

Where are Hop Drops made?

Hop Drops are thoughtfully crafted in small batches in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Hop-flavored drops for sparkling water praised for authentic taste and value. Customers said "tastes like a delicious hop water" with adjustable strength. Most love the hoppy flavor and cost savings vs canned alternatives. One shopper noted weaker flavor than expected, requiring more drops. Convenient storage praised.

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  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Dakota Lee

Tastes great, smells fresh.

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Jessie Smith

Wow! I’m so impressed with hop drops! I love IPAs and I love sparkling water. Trying to cut back on beer, and these drops are incredibly tasty and refreshing, and most of all they’re HOPPY! Can’t wait to order again. These beat the local breweries attempts at hop water!

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Greg Schmidt

I’ve honestly never written a product review before, but I enjoyed Hop Drops – West Coast Style enough that I felt compelled to finally write one.

One of the biggest reasons I like this product is how simple and effective it is. I can add a few drops to plain seltzer water and instantly get a full hop flavor and aroma. I’ve recently cut back on drinking beer, but I still miss it, and this absolutely scratches that itch. The hop character really comes through, both in taste and scent.

I’ve tried other hop waters in the past, and most of them come in variety packs with fruit flavors. I usually end up tasting the fruit more than the hops, which isn’t what I’m looking for. With Hop Drops, I clearly taste the Simcoe and Centennial hops, which is exactly what I want from a West Coast–style hop profile.

Another big plus is the price. Other hop waters are often close to the same cost as buying beer, which makes them hard to justify. With Hop Drops, I can add them to my own seltzer water and get way more value for the money while still enjoying a true hop-forward experience.

If you like hops, miss beer, or just want a clean, flavorful alternative without fruit or sugar, this is absolutely worth trying.

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Colin Planalp

Tasty and cost-effective. As good as canned hop water but less expensive. Plus, you get to feel like a mad scientist while using the eye dropper to dial in the potency of your beverage.

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Jason Clausen

Im pretty terrible when it comes to explaining flavor profiles. All i know is these taste great. Just like the others I've tried so far. So glad I found this place.

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David L

This is my first bottle of Hop Drops,but I've already ordered another one. I love being able to satisfy a craving for a crisp, hoppy beverage even when I don't really want the alcohol or the filling aspect of an IPA. In addition to being more economical this way, I can just stock plain sparkling water in the fridge and switch up the flavor with these drops, fruit syrups, etc, instead of taking up valuable fridge space with multiple varieties of canned drinks.

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Joshua Schreck

I had super high expectations for this one, not as impressed as I hoped for. I expected the hop flavor to be stronger, it’s quite weak and required two full droppers to get good flavor.

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Dima Kumets

I was a little skeptical at first but these were just as good as the $10 per six pack stuff!!!

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Anonymous

As a former home brewer I apprceiate the taste of quality hops. While trying to drink less alcohol for heath reasons I found this a great alternative. Easy to use, great taste and less expensive than premixed store bought options.

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Karl

Tasty. Mixed with soda stream and tastes like a mild hoppy bevvie!

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Anonymous

Fantastic taste! Makes my sparkling water taste like a delicious hop water.

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Margaret Riccio

I am really enjoying my West Coast Hop Drops for so many reasons. I have been drinking plain soda stream seltzer for years. Can't have sugar, artificial sweetners or alcohol so no flavor in my life. I miss the hoppy flavor of beer so these drops are a game changer. Also I don't have to store cans of flavored seltzers which I don't really enjoy anyway! Thanks for creating these drops!!!

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Nick V

So far so good. Solid flavor, and the price is better than most of the competition in the market.I also like that I can add more drops if I want and really ramp it up.

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Anonymous

Good thus far, easy to keep in the fridge.

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Aaron M.

These drops are great for adding my sparkling water to get that delightful hops essence and for less than buying canned products. Love it!

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Trevor Carmick

Makes for some good hop water in my sodastream. Add a little lime and it tastes perfect

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BRUCE H.

Great product with good quality, very good replacement with people who has diabetes, wonderful flavor, definitely will purchase again, 5 stars highly recommend.

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Rick Ampudia

I ordered the West Coast. Love these. I can control how strong I want my hop water based on my mood at the time! Definitely will be trying the other flavors.

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Mike Clark

What a great idea and great execution! touched to dial in your exact mix to taste but even the slightest amount provides a nice hoppy nose to your beverage, with more drops adding deeper flavor. I’ve even added this to still water for a little pop. And as I’m writing this wonder how this might work in beer to alter the flavor profile, drinking experience and enjoy ability of “lesser” beers when they’re the only option. Sounds like an experiment worth tackling! Cheers!!

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Brian

Full of flavor, and the aroma is great every time I open the bottle. Very easy to use, with no residue or mess. Even the bottle feels high quality. Will definitely buy again

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Joe

The aroma upon opening the container was amazing. Pure Centennial and Simcoe, much like opening a new bag of hops, but with a little brewery aroma from the other ingredients. I might like this more than the Hazy, and I really like the Hazy