{"title":"Clef Brewery","description":"\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery is a microbrewery in Arja Vas, in the municipality of Žalec in Slovenia. It sits in the middle of the hop fields of the Savinja Valley. At Hoptimaal, Clef mainly stands for pastry sours: sour beers with fruit, vanilla and dessert influences, packed in 50 cl bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA brewery among the hop fields of Žalec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery is in Arja Vas, in the municipality of Žalec in western Slovenia. Untappd describes it as a microbrewery. The village lies in the Savinja Valley, which is also known as the Valley of Green Gold because of its hop growing. According to Craft Beer Nomads, that tradition goes back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Beer Nomads visited Clef together with Green Gold Brewing, another brewery in the same municipality. According to them, both sit among the hop fields that inspire their beers. We found no reliable information on the founders, the year of founding or the brewing equipment, so we leave those out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePastry sours with fruit and dessert flavours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the range we know, Clef focuses on one style: the pastry sour. These are sour beers that resemble a dessert, with fruit as the base and additions such as vanilla, coconut or cheesecake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe names show well how they work. There is a Sour Ale with pear, walnut and maple syrup, a version with mango, passion fruit, cheesecake and vanilla, and a cherry version with tonka and red pepper. Mango with coconut and lavender, and pink guava with mascarpone, also come by. They are always fruity sours with a dessert-like side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClef Brewery at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have had five Clef beers, three of which are currently in stock. They are all sour beers in 50 cl, with a strength of 5.1 to 5.3%. On Untappd they are rated highly, with Hruskov zavitek, Mellow Yellow, Cherry Bomb, Kokomo and Lambada as the best rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink them cool, roughly straight from the fridge, and not ice cold. That brings out the fruit and the additions better. At 50 cl it is also a bottle to share. Buy fresh rather than keeping them for long, because fruity sours are at their best when they are young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Clef Brewery come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery is in Arja Vas, in the municipality of Žalec in Slovenia. It sits in the Savinja Valley, a region known for hop growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Clef Brewery make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal you will find only sour beers from Clef, mainly pastry sours with fruit, vanilla and dessert influences such as cheesecake or mascarpone. The strength is between 5.1 and 5.3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you best drink a Clef pastry sour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, but not ice cold, so the fruit and the vanilla come through well. The bottle is 50 cl, so you can also share it easily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clef-brewery-kokomo-pastry-sour-ale-with-mango-coconuts-vanilla-and-lavender","title":"Clef Kokomo, Pastry Sour Ale With Mango, Coconuts, Vanilla and Lavender","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eKokomo pairs the bright acidity of a sour ale with dessert-like richness. Mango, coconut, vanilla and lavender give this beer from Clef Brewery a tropical, floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe mango alongside a touch of coconut and a delicate floral hint of lavender. The palate turns creamy thanks to the vanilla, while a gentle sourness keeps the sweetness in check. The finish lingers fruity with a light floral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery, based in Slovenia, builds its identity around music and craft brewing, welcoming visitors for tastings across the Styria and Carinthia region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clef Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58769142415705,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0083_processed.png?v=1785933328"},{"product_id":"clef-brewery-lambada-pastry-sour-with-pink-guava-mascarpone-coconuts-and-vanilla","title":"Clef Lambada Pastry Sour With Pink Guava, Mascarpone, Coconuts And Vanilla","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eLambada from Clef Brewery brings together pink guava, mascarpone, coconut and vanilla in a sour that leans closer to dessert than beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe guava and creamy coconut, layered with a soft vanilla note. Mascarpone lends a fuller, almost silky mouthfeel, while the tart sour base keeps the sweetness in check. The finish stays fruity and lightly creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery has been brewing since 2019 in the Slovenian village of Arja Vas, right in the hop fields of the Savinja Valley, with music woven into its name and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clef Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356677669209,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0505_processed.png?v=1789049479"},{"product_id":"clef-brewery-cherry-bomb-cheesecake-sour-ale-with-cherries-tonka-and-red-peppers","title":"Clef Cherry Bomb, Cheesecake Sour Ale With Cherries, Tonka and Red peppers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherries, tonka bean and red pepper isn't the most obvious pairing, yet Clef Brewery turns it into a dessert-leaning sour ale with a cheesecake twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect bright, tart cherries layered with the warm, almond-like sweetness of tonka bean. A subtle red pepper heat surfaces underneath, giving the creamy cheesecake impression an unexpected edge. The finish stays crisp and sour with a lingering spiced note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery operates amid the hop fields of Slovenia's Savinja Valley, where music and beer have been intertwined since the brewery's founding in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clef Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356677701977,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0503_processed.png?v=1789049505"},{"product_id":"clef-brewery-mellow-yellow-pastry-sour-with-mangos-passion-fruits-cheesecake-and-vanilla","title":"Clef Mellow Yellow, Pastry Sour With Mangos, Passion Fruits, Cheesecake And Vanilla","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMango and passion fruit meet a slice of cheesecake in this pastry sour from Clef Brewery, blending dessert flavors with Slovenian brewing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect bright tropical notes of mango and passion fruit, layered over a creamy, cheesecake-like sweetness rounded out with vanilla. The finish stays tart and refreshing, with a gentle pastry-like sweetness lingering underneath. At 5.2% ABV, the beer remains light and easy-drinking despite its layered flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery is a family-run microbrewery from the Slovenian village of Arja Vas, set among the hop fields of the Savinja Valley, blending musical inspiration with experimental brewing since 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clef Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356677734745,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0504_processed.png?v=1789049535"},{"product_id":"clef-brewery-hruskov-zavitek-pastry-sour-ale-with-pears-walnuts-and-maple-syrup","title":"Clef Hruskov zavitek, Pastry Sour Ale with Pears, Walnuts And Maple Syrup","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePear, walnut and maple syrup aren't typical sour ingredients, but in Hruskov Zavitek from Clef Brewery they form the backbone of the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect sweet pear and a touch of maple syrup, followed by a mild walnut bitterness on the palate. The naturally tart sour base keeps things bright and stops the beer from tipping into dessert territory, with a finish that circles back to ripe pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClef Brewery is a family-run microbrewery in Slovenia's hop-rich Savinja Valley, where music plays as central a role as the brewing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clef Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356677800281,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0502_processed.png?v=1789049565"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/clef-brewery.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}