Refreshing, Vibrant Hop Water Starts Here.

Challenge:

A brewery wanted to expand its hop water lineup with new flavor varieties as a line extension. However, developing new flavors that resonated with consumers proved challenging and further complicated by multiple trial batches, additional tank time and scale up complexities. 

Solution:

We provided insights and targeted solutions for hop-forward aroma with customized bitterness. This meant supporting recipe development from the start, and led to quick approvals of new prototypes. The brewery was then able to easily scale to full production levels. In all, this approach ensured brand consistency across varieties while allowing for the flexibility to efficiently customize and refine new SKUs.

Impact:

• Portfolio expansion with ease – Created new hop water flavors without added process complexity. 
• Customizable hop profiles – Hop oil blends enabled distinct, scalable flavors tailored to consumer preferences. 
• Streamlined development – Reduced time spent on trial batches and scale-up trials, improving efficiency.

Brewing Insight: 

Launching new hop water varieties shouldn’t slow down production. With KalHops™ hop oils, brewers can fine-tune hop character at a small scale, ensuring a smooth path from concept to market." – Matt Jones, Director of Innovation  

Challenge:

A beverage brand wanted to capitalize on the fast-growing hop water trend but faced long formulation timelines. Achieving the right hop character while maintaining shelf stability required multiple testing rounds, delaying their product launch and impacting their competitive edge.

Solution:

Our R&D team worked closely with their team to fine-tune hop aroma and streamline implementation. By using innovative hop solutions, the team reduced testing time and accelerated approvals, ensuring a market-ready, shelf-stable hop water that met consumer expectations.

Impact:

• Faster product development - Real time concept testing and simplified scale up enabled quick turnarounds.
• Market ready innovation - Utilize unique, standout hop profiles tailored to your consumer targets.
• Scalable product variety - Late-stage dosing enables easy flavor variation without disrupting production capacity.

Brewing Insight:

"Hop water brands need to innovate quickly without adding complexity to production. Our extracts help brewers introduce authentic hop character without bottlenecks in processing or scale-up.” – Jacob Kirkendall, Hop Applications Scientist