What Acqua di Luppolo Baladin Is and How to Drink It
Acqua di Luppolo Baladin is one of the most original and surprising drinks on the Italian market. It is not a non-alcoholic beer, nor a conventional soft drink: it is something completely new. A beverage that bottles the entire aromatic profile of hops — citrus, tropical fruit, flowers — without a drop of alcohol.
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What Is Acqua di Luppolo?
Acqua di Luppolo is an artisanal drink produced by Baladin using fresh hops of the Cashmere variety, grown in Busca, in the province of Cuneo. Each 33cl bottle contains the equivalent of six fresh hop flowers.
Cashmere hops are an American variety known for their extraordinarily fruity and floral aromatic profile: citrus, pineapple, coconut, grapefruit. No bitterness, just pure aroma.
Aromatic Profile
- On the nose - fresh citrus, pineapple, coconut, floral notes
- On the palate - grapefruit, quinine, lemon, persistent freshness
- Finish - clean, slightly bitter, refreshing
Acqua di Luppolo vs Acqua di Luppolo Zero
Baladin produces two versions:
- Acqua di Luppolo - the classic version, with natural sugars. Full and rounded aromatic profile
- Acqua di Luppolo Zero - zero added sugars. Same aromatic complexity, ideal for those following a careful diet or wanting to reduce calories
Both are available in 6 labels with different colors — same taste, collectible aesthetics.
How to Drink Acqua di Luppolo
Chilled, plain
The best way to appreciate the aromatic profile of Cashmere hops. Serve at 6-8 degrees in a clean glass, without ice that dilutes the aromas.
As a non-alcoholic aperitif
Perfect as a sophisticated alternative during aperitivo. The citrus profile and carbonation make it as satisfying and interesting as a cocktail.
In non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
- Acqua di Luppolo + ginger syrup + lime - a non-alcoholic Moscow Mule with character
- Acqua di Luppolo + grapefruit juice + mint - fresh and aromatic
- Acqua di Luppolo + Baladin tonic - two artisanal drinks that enhance each other
Food pairings
The citrus and slightly bitter profile pairs well with: raw fish and carpaccio, fresh cheeses, summer salads, sushi, and Asian cuisine.
Why It Is Unique in Its Kind
There is nothing like it on the Italian market. Acqua di Luppolo Baladin is the only drink that bottles the pure aromatic profile of fresh hops, without fermentation and without alcohol. It is the ideal product for:
- Those who love artisanal IPA but want to stay alcohol-free
- Those looking for drinks with natural ingredients and traceable supply chains
- Those who want to surprise guests with something completely new
- Those following a careful diet (in the Zero version)
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