hiyo reviews and discussion

Honestly, my favorite functional nonalcoholic beverages! All the flavors are fantastic and will definitely make you feel more relaxed 😎

They do taste great, but I felt no effects. I think the nootropics or whatever are supposed to do something, but I got nothing out of it. If they weren't so expensive I'd order more, but they definitely don't replace a good beer or cider in my case. I'd love an alcohol alternative, but this ain't it.

I REALLY wanted to like these and I've been dying to try it... unfortunately my personal experience was not a good one :/ It was a let down... I kept hesitating ordering directly because of the cost. When I received a notification that it was stocked in my local Sprouts store AND on SALE (The 4 pack was $12.99) I was THRILLED! I ended up buying two 4 packs because it says to drink 3 for the float, and the 2 flavors I purchased were the watermelon lime and the berry (I'm not a fan of mango so skipped that one). Here are my thoughts... They are super tasty! I loved both flavors, they are very light and crisp. They have the perfect amount of sweetness and a great consistency. With that said, after I drank the 1st one and opened the 2nd, I started developing a strange headache... I'm not one to get headaches ever so this was totally unexpected. After I drank the 2nd I decided not to open a 3rd because the headache got a little worse. I thought maybe it had to do with not eating anything so the next day I decided to drink them after dinner... Well.. same thing happened after drinking only one and this time my husband decided to try them too. Without me mentioning that I had a headache the day before he goes these are good, but I feel a headache coming on.... LOL I was like oh wow... Ok, so it's not just me. Any way I kept going for the float so after the 3rd one I felt nothing other than a lingering headache... So maybe I (and him) are sensitive to one or more of the ingredients so it could just be a fluke. Long story short, I wont be purchasing them again. Best of luck to the company though! The marketing, visual and taste are all good hence my 3 stars but I wont be subjecting myself to drinking something that causes a headache. I'll be sticking to my AF beer :)

I love Hiyo non-alcoholic tonics. They give the sensation of having a great time with no booze needed. I really enjoy that they are tasty and look good too, no one knows I’m not drinking when I have them. They look great in the slim can or even poured into a wine glass!

Tried the blackberry lemon and loved it!

Hiyo is amazing. It’s my go-to non alc beverage because it’s not overly sweet or bubbly. I also find it blends in with the spiked seltzer aesthetic, so as a non-drinker it makes me super confident to bring to a picnic or bbq.

I really don’t like leaving bad reviews but I drank a little less than a can and I’m currently on the couch dizzy and nauseated from this drink. The taste wasn’t great. I wouldn’t recommend these, but if you do, tread carefully.

My Daughter and Son-in-law turned us on to these drinks. We have cut way back on our alcohol. My kids are athletes and they may on special occasions have a alcohol drink. I trust their recommendations 100%, they are adamant about what they put in their body's. Us not as much! But, we want to be healthier and stronger too. I love the hiyos while cooking or in bed reading or watching a movie. My hubby too. My goal was not to get a buzz but to change my bad habits. The ingredients are SAFE and won't damage your liver.

I really wanted to love this stuff. I drove further than I normally would to find it & thought it was very expensive. But if it had the float effect, then ok. Bought 2 4-packs. Both myself and my husband tried 2-3 and felt NOTHING. The only thing that floated was the cash leaving my wallet. A multi vitamin and some fruit juice would have the same effect. The flavors were fine, but would never purchase again.

I don't believe in much when it comes to a drink that will actually make you feel a bit better. This one made me a follower. Drink this strange drink that warms the belly a little. I do have a beware statement- it dosent seem to work, or work properly if you have dependence on alcohol or excessive drugs.

Absolutely no affect. Was excited to try these as they got to the house on a Friday night and I put them in the freezer upon getting home. Drank one after yard work and notta. Soooo I drank another and started to feel uneasy and nauseous. Went back to water and went to bed. Maybe it’s not for me but the wife felt the same way as well. Not worth it.

I like these! Tasty n/a alternative and felt relaxed after a few! Price seems high but compared to wine or alcoholic seltzer it’s not.

These taste really good. I like that they aren’t “seltzer” like but more smooth and flavorful. They are not overly sweet. I did not feel “floaty” which was a disappointment…but for sure a nice alternative to wine….although not wine like.

Good flavors, I do think it had a calming feel. Nice substitute to a glass of wine at night.

Good flavor and alcohol replacement for those who like the hard seltzers. They taste very similar to a white claw or vizzy. They do give me a small headache, like a lot of reviewers have mentioned. I’m also worried they’re causing some stomach pain when I drink them a couple nights in a row. Not sure if the ingredients are good with psych meds or not so I’m going to ask my psychiatrist. I think I would recommend these, but I’m concerned about the headaches and stomach pain.

So I sucked it up and purchased the Hiyo Blackberry Lemon. As a diehard wine/ cocktail guy I must say Hiyo does leave a mark on your average weekends. The flavor, the consistency, the after taste on the palette is something that leaves you guessing. Definitely something to consider as it promises a "float" like experience that can last a good hour or two. Slightly impressive considering there is no alcohol in this drink, but now lets go over some of the negative aspects. First and for most the price. Not tempting whatsoever especially when there are endless amounts of alcoholic selections to compare to this new kid on the block. The "float" can seem more like a tease rather than a feeling to say the least, I wonder if the other flavors deliver a better "float". To enhance the experience I did add a bit more Theanine as I am well familiar with this ingredient, but lets be honest, who has time to add more ingredients to a product that should already deliver the selling point, Lord only knows how alcohol delivers what it promises. I would like to say that the while this product is promising in many aspects especially health wise, the price points and what it can "potentially" offer aka "the float", really come up short. If there were more incentives, maybe tryouts for different flavors or other alternatives of this product I might give them another go. However I might just have to sit back and see if Hiyo might step there game up. - IG Feliciano1

Some flavors are on point while others miss the mark. I’m always looking for a great NA drink alternative and usually give a brand 2-3 tries before making a decision. I’d be more likely to use this as a mixer and fix it up a bit if I was to purchase again.

I really loved these drinks and they took the place of an after work High Noon alcoholic drink for me. I liked that they were less sweet and had good adaptogens in them. I started getting daily headaches and even two strong migraines where I lost sight for an hour or more and thought it was from stress or hormone changes. I figured out it was from these Hiyo drinks that I was having almost every afternoon. When I read other reviews, quite a few people experienced headaches after drinking. Once I stopped drinking them, the headaches slowly went away. It's too bad because I really did like the drinks even though they are way overpriced. Just a warning, watch how your body reacts to all of the strong ingredients included in these drinks.

I started drinking HIYO as a replacement for wine while participating in “dry January.” I have continued drinking them and it’s now March! I do not ever feel a float, but I do feel relaxed after 1-2. My husband has also started drinking them and my daughter as well. She has noticed better sleep. I have noticed less anxiety and clearer thinking. At first I thought this was due to less wine consumption?- and I’m sure this is some of it. But then I read that the ingredients in HIyO also help with clearer thinking and better mood. I love them and recommend them. Don’t buy for a buzz or float- but just on a relaxing night, try replacing your glass of wine with 1-2 and see what you think. Also- they’re 30 calories and taste great. :)

I'm surprised by some of the other reviews. I tired the peach mango and thought it was great! I didn't really buy this for the "float" so I wasn't expecting to feel much of anything. I was just excited that there are finally more alcohol alternatives!! Being in recovery, the standard non-alcoholic drinks get boring so this is a nice option. The packaging is nice and for only 30 calories a can, I'll for sure buy more.