I don’t know if this heralds an actual trend yet, but it seems one of the latest directions that non-alcoholic offerings from breweries is heading is hop water—zero calorie, zero alcohol carbonated water infused with hops, and last week I received a surprise package from Pelican Brewing containing cans of the company’s new take on this category: Sparkle Hops.

Pelican’s Sparkle Hops comes in two flavors, Citra Hops with Lemon, and Strata Hops with Acai. The general description on the website says:

Hop in and try Pelican Brewing Company’s NEW non-alcoholic, thirst-quenching, hop-infused sparkling water – Sparkle Hops. 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. 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.

Seems like a nice option to reach for as we head into a hot summer; I’ll work on posting reviews soon.