Sparkling Hop Water

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Nelson Sauvin infused Sparkling Hop Water has won a 2026 Great Taste Award! Moving forwards, you will see a shiny new badge adorning each and every can of our refreshing, elegant and flavourful soft drink.

Recognised as a stamp of excellence and actively sought out by food lovers and retailers alike, the Great Taste accreditation scheme, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, values taste above all else. Each product is blind-tasted, and undergoes a robust, layered judging process. This year, judging took place over 105 days with a panel of more than 800 judges putting entries to the test. The line-up saw food and drink products submitted from an extraordinary 116 different countries across the world.

A whopping 15,000 products were put forward to the 2026 Great Taste judging panel. Of those, 6,188 products received an award (only 41.15% of all entries). So it really is a fantastic accolade, and one which we can be very proud of. Knowing that our beers and alcohol free soft drinks alike can really hit the spot – whatever that spot may be – sure does mean a lot to us. This is the second prestigious award our gorgeous alcohol free option has won in just three years since launch!

For anyone who isn’t already in the know, our Sparkling Hop Water is NOT beer. It IS the very finest Yorkshire water (the very same water we use for our beers). We infuse it with one of our favourite hops – Nelson Sauvin – then lightly carbonate to create a refreshing, relaxing soft drink. No booze, no artificial flavourings, no carbs, caffeine, or sugar – just spritzy, zesty, mindful drinking! A fresh take on tradition and showing off our ingredients in a whole new way. And it works brilliantly as a mixer too! We think it’s pretty special – and now we’ve got the badge to prove it.

Great Taste Award winning Sparkling Hop Water is available in 440ml cans right now! You can find it on our online or onsite shop, and via an array of independent retailers. Let us know if you’d like us to help you locate a stockist near you. And if you’re a shop or bar looking for an innovative soft drink carrying the world’s most trusted seal of approval to add to your offering, please get in touch!

Cheers!

Team Abbeydale