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HOPWTR and Stone Brewing team up for new NA IPA beer

Real hops, no booze, all the flavor

By Mark Stock Jan 7, 2026 8:45 AM

HOPWTR x Stone IPA — Stone Brewing

The Dry January collaborations keep on coming. And some are good enough to capture our attention all year long. Next up, a hop-infused refresher from two reliable names in the game.

Introducing the NA sparkling hop water from HOPWTR and Stone Brewing. The drink is officially called the Centennial Citrus Double Hopped and greets the new year in style. It’s yet another great grab in the ever-growing near beer category.

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This is an NA beer made with real ingredients. The hop bill includes Centennial, El Dorado, and Mosaic varieties, which combine to create a nice citrus and pine element. There’s also a health injection, in the form of added adaptogens and nootropics, not to mention zero calories.

The new release is available via six-pack at various retailers throughout the country. It goes for a cool $12 and comes in a decidedly cool-looking can. We see this beer hybrid as a great sipper not only through Dry January but after workouts and on days when you just want something a little lighter.

HOPWTR got its start back in 2020 in California. The brand was one of the first to take the NA category seriously, making tasty hop-infused sparkling waters. Some of the brand’s single hop release are among our favorite non-alcoholic drinks.

Stone Brewing has long beer part of the craft beer movement. The west coast brewery has expanded will beyond its California home to greet beer fans with bold yet balanced beers. Going back to 1996, Stone has helped pioneer the importance of careful hop selection in beer-making.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio

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