Abstract: A beer composition including a hydration additive is described. The hydration additive includes a coconut extract and a salt additive. The beer composition may provide a hydrating effect or a feeling of hydration upon consumption. The coconut extract may be in the form of a frozen coconut concentrate that can be diluted with water to form a coconut solution. The coconut solution may be added during the brewing process together with the salt additive in a mixture or may be added separately or sequentially. Typically, the salt additive is in the form of sodium chloride and may contain other optional salts.