Everything you need to know about HopXL.

HopXL is a patented water-soluble liquid hop extract produced using hydrocarbon extraction technology. It captures 98% of the hop cone's compounds — including terpenes, polyphenols, alpha and beta acids, and xanthohumol — in a form that dissolves instantly in any water-based liquid. One liter of HopXL delivers the equivalent compound profile of 44 lbs of T90 pellets.

Most hop extracts use CO2 extraction, which produces oil-based concentrates. Oils don't dissolve in water — they suspend temporarily. HopXL uses hydrocarbon extraction that produces a natively water-soluble product. No warming, no pre-dispersion, no pellet supplement required. It's the only fully water-soluble liquid hop extract on the market.

Dispersible means oil particles are mechanically broken up to stay suspended in liquid temporarily. Water-soluble means compounds actually dissolve into the liquid at a molecular level — permanently. Dispersible products can separate over time, coat tank walls, and create inconsistent dosing. Water-soluble products integrate completely and do not separate.

Yes. HopXL can serve as a 100% replacement for pellet hops in both dry hopping and whirlpool additions. Other extract products typically recommend supplementing with 20-50% pellets. HopXL does not require any pellet supplement because it captures the full spectrum of compounds, including the polyphenols and heavier terpenes that CO2 extracts miss.

Add HopXL directly to your fermenter, bright tank, or finished beverage. No warming or pre-dispersion needed — it dissolves on contact. Dosing guidelines are provided with every order, customized to your specific batch size and target flavor profile. Most brewers see full integration within 24 hours versus 4-7 days for traditional dry hopping.

Yes — this is one of HopXL's strongest advantages. Because it's truly water-soluble, it integrates perfectly into water-based beverages with no alcohol to assist suspension. Oil-based extracts struggle in hop water and NA beverages because there's no ethanol to help keep oils dispersed. HopXL dissolves completely in plain water.

HopXL is shelf-stable for 2+ years when stored properly at room temperature. This is significantly longer than T90 pellets (6-12 months under cold storage) and comparable to or better than CO2 extracts. No refrigeration required.

Contact us directly to discuss your brewery's needs and goals. We offer paid sample kits with variety-specific extracts and complete dosing guidelines tailored to your batch size. Reach out at rick@hopxl.com or call (510) 282-5513.

Both the extraction solvent and the solubilizer used in HopXL production are FDA approved for use in consumer beverages. No solvents remain in the finished product. The extract is safe, clean, and fully compliant for use in beer, hop water, NA beverages, and functional drinks.

HopXL can be produced from any hop variety — Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, Centennial, or any other variety you use. We source quality hops and produce variety-specific extracts. We can also process your existing hop inventory to preserve its unique profile in water-soluble liquid form.