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by mywittyname 1813 days ago
So, are these meant to taste like beer or just hops?
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For a bit more detail than some of the other responses.. for example, seeing Lagunitas on the name made me concerned it would be very hop-bitter (IBU) but that was not the case at all. I found it to be more like a modern flavored sparkling water (think LaCroix and the like) except with the floral flavor of dry-hopping, and a bit of sweetness kinda like tonic water.
The ones I've had had a strong hop flavor, and reminded me of an IPA.
Usually just hops, but sometimes other flavors are added. E.g. different kinds of tea in the case of hoptea.

I like them as a beer replacement though, they get close enough to the feeling of beer for me personally.

Hops plus other flavors; not like beer.