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Hop Water

Special · Gluten-Free and Nonalcoholic · 37 Entrants in 2026

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Style Definition

New for 2026: non-alcoholic carbonated water flavored with hops.

ABV0.0 to 0.5%
ABV 0.0 to 0.5%
IBU0 to 10
IBU 0 to 10
SRM0 to 2
SRM 0 to 2

Special categories are judged on an added ingredient, a process, or a nonstandard base, not on one classic style. Source: GABF 2026 competition update (approximate)

Entrants by Year

37 entries in 2026. A trend needs a second year with entry counts in view.

Medalists by Year

2026 · Category 105 · 37 Entrants

2026 · Category 105 · 37 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldHoppy Mood0%Not FoundAmarillo, Mosaic, SimcoeFounders Brewing Co.Grand Rapids, MI
SilverFroth Water0%Not FoundCitra, MosaicAlvarado Street BrewerySalinas, CA
BronzeHop Spritz0%0Dried hops, Hop extractKansas City Bier Co.Kansas City, MO

2026 Medal Beers

Gold in Hop Water

Hoppy Mood

Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Non-Alcoholic
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Citric acid, Terpenes

Hops

Tasting Notes

Bright hop notes of grapefruit, pineapple, pine, and a bit of dank. Crisp, tangy, refreshing.

Source: foundersbrewing.com

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Silver in Hop Water

Froth Water

Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Sparkling Hop Water
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Zero Alcohol. Zero calories. Zero Hangover. Unbelievable amounts of flavor.

Source: asb.beer

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Bronze in Hop Water

Hop Spritz

Kansas City Bier Co., Kansas City, MO

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
0
Style
Hop-Infused Refresher
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Natural flavors

Hops

Tasting Notes

Our hop-infused sparkling water is all-natural, refreshing, and perfect for anytime.

Source: kcbier.com

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