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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 currently most available in and associated with Tokyo.〔 Kokuka subsequently changed its name to Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd. Hoppy is currently a registered trademark of Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd. Despite its beer-like flavor, Hoppy contains no purine bases.〔("Product guide" ) , Hoppy Beverage Co., Ltd. (Retrieved on April 29, 2010)〕 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 have experienced a retro revival of late.〔"(Hoppy, Denki Bran and Hoisu: 3 unique Tokyo drinks )", ''CNN Travel,'' by Matt Alt, 27 November, 2009〕 It is a popular item at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), especially within the suburban old town area along the Keisei Main Line. == Products == * Hoppy (original) * Black Hoppy (tastes bitter and sweet with aroma) * 55 Hoppy (memorialized with its 55th birthday) * Hoppy 330 (bottled in a single-use bottle for home use) * Hoppy Black (same as Black Hoppy for home use) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hoppy (beverage)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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