In the heart of Manchester, beneath the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly station, just behind the gargantuan Depot Mayfield, a small brewery nestled into a trading estate is working its magic in the form of fermented soft-drinks. The close-knit team say they want to be a ‘force for good’ in the industry, conjuring up a range of four living, low-calorie, no-added sweetener, functional drinks in flavours that resonate with die-hard Kombucha lovers and average joes looking for something a little out of the ordinary.

Hip Pop is a healthier alternative to your bog-standard pops and aims to entice people with the prospect of a delicious drink while inciting them to begin thinking about making better choices for their health. A surge in gut-health interest in recent years has sparked the need for accessible healthier choices to the average shopper, and Hip Pop is on its way to occupying this space.

What makes it a better choice you ask? Well Hip Pop is chock-full of prebiotics and probiotics which are the friendly bacteria your gut needs to function. The kombuchas (CBD and normal) and Living Sodas have all the benefits of fermented drinks, and both Gut Lovin’ Soda and Living Soda are packed with fibre to get those bowels moving, all with zero artificial sweeteners (100% natural). Even better, they come in great flavours like Tropical Peach, Cherry and Blackberry, Ginger and Yuzu and even classics like Cola or Lemonade.

Leading the team are founders Emma Thackray and Kenny Goodman. Emma (affectionately known amongst their team as the ‘fermentation queen’) was conjuring up her own creations while living in the USA, and was encouraged by friends and family to take her brews to the masses, and thus, Hip Pop was born. Along the journey of the company Emma and Kenny have amassed a cult following of fledgling kombucha lovers across Greater Manchester, a symbiotic culture of booch brewers and booch lovers.

So whether you’re a seasoned kombucha guzzler looking for an on-the-go fix at lunch, or a newbie looking to curb your addiction to aspartame, Hip Pop could be the one for you – they even do subscriptions. 

For more information visit drinkhippop.com

Your prize

  • A year's supply of Hip Pop drinks, worth £360

The question is: Which of these products is NOT part of Hip Pop’s line of drinks?

Competition closes: 18th October 2024

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