Hoppy_(drink)
Hoppy (ホッピー, Hoppii) is a beer-flavored almost non-alcoholic drink (0.8% alcohol) that Kokuka Beverage Company began producing and selling in Japan in 1948; it is most available in and associated with Tokyo.[1] Kokuka subsequently changed its name to Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd. Hoppy is a registered trademark of Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd.
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Despite its beer-like flavor, Hoppy contains no purine bases.[2]
At the time of its launch, Hoppy mixed with shōchū (a Japanese distilled beverage) was considered a substitute for beer, which was beyond the reach of ordinary people. The mixed drink is referred to as Hoppy as well. It is still a staple among some Tokyo residents, and has experienced a retro revival of late.[1] It is a popular item at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), especially within the suburban old town area along the Keisei Main Line.[citation needed]