{"title":"Hopalaa","description":"\u003cp\u003eHopalaa is a microbrewery from Vītoliņi in Jelgavas novads, Latvia, run by owners who brew and pour the beer themselves. According to the website, they brew anything that tastes good: IPA, stout, pilsner or sour. So far, four IPAs from them have come through Hoptimaal, all in 44 cl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwners who brew in Vītoliņi themselves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopalaa is located on an industrial estate in Vītoliņi, in the Jelgava district of Latvia. The company behind the brewery is called Fermentum LTD. You can visit at weekends by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of their story is that the owners brew themselves. They say they are involved in every step, from milling the grain to adding the yeast. They also pour the beer themselves: when they are behind the tap, they tell you how the beer came about with every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the website, they talk about a brewing journey of eight years. In that time, they worked with colleagues such as Elvis and Elgars from the area, Alexey from Belarus, Antoine from France and Xavi from Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing anything that tastes good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopalaa doesn't commit to one style. Their motto is that they brew an IPA, stout, pilsner or sour if it tastes good. They say they combine the latest hop innovations with proven techniques and keep refining every recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range we have had from them is hoppy. These are IPAs with a strength between 6.5 and 10%. On Untappd, Hopalaa TRINITY, Hopalaa Haze Horizon, Hopalaa LUPOCORE MIX and Hopalaa TE HOROKŌAU are rated highly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHopalaa at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo far, we have stocked four beers from Hopalaa. All four are IPAs and they come in 44 cl. Right now, none of them are in stock, so check the brewery page to see if a new delivery has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink hoppy IPAs as fresh as possible and cold, so the hops and aroma come through best. With the strongest versions, close to 10%, it pays to drink slowly and let the beer warm up a little in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Hopalaa come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopalaa is a microbrewery from Vītoliņi, in the Jelgava district of Latvia. They are located on an industrial estate in that village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Hopalaa make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the brewery, they brew IPA, stout, pilsner and sour, as long as it tastes good. At Hoptimaal, so far, these have been IPAs between 6.5 and 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you visit the Hopalaa brewery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but only at weekends and by appointment. The address is Industrial Park in Vītoliņi, Jelgava district. According to the website, the owners also stand behind the tap themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hopalaa-lupocore-mix","title":"Hopalaa LUPOCORE MIX","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eLupocore Mix is a Double IPA from Hopalaa Brewery in Latvia, brewed at 8.2% ABV and packaged in 440ml cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beer pours a hazy yellow with a white head. On the nose, expect tropical fruit and pineapple, backed by a subtle hop aroma. The palate shows medium sweetness with light bitterness and moderate carbonation on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHopalaa Brewery is a small microbrewery based in Vītoliņi, founded in 2018 by homebrewers who turned their hobby into their own brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopalaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58780446720345,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0136_processed.png?v=1786028183"},{"product_id":"hopalaa-te-horokoau","title":"Hopalaa TE HOROKŌAU","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis IPA from Hopalaa! Brewery in Latvia delivers a classic, hop-forward profile at 6.5% ABV, packed into a handy 440ml can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a pronounced hop aroma with firm bitterness, carried by a pale golden, functional malt backbone. The 6.5% ABV gives the beer enough body without weighing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHopalaa! Brewery is a small microbrewery based in Vītoliņi, Latvia, founded in 2018 by home brewers turned professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopalaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58780447048025,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0137_processed.png?v=1786028183"},{"product_id":"hopalaa-haze-horizon","title":"Hopalaa Haze Horizon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8.2% ABV, Hopalaa delivers a hefty Double IPA wrapped in a hazy, juicy-looking body – a style this Latvian brewery clearly enjoys exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a full, slightly oily mouthfeel that matches the higher alcohol content, with a hop character taking center stage. The finish leans firmly bitter without weighing the beer down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHopalaa! Brewery grew from a homebrewing project into a microbrewery based in Vītoliņi, Latvia, known for its experimental, hop-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopalaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58780447703385,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0134_processed.png?v=1786028182"},{"product_id":"hopalaa-trinity","title":"Hopalaa TRINITY","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRINITY is a Triple IPA clocking in at 10% ABV, brewed by the small Latvian brewery Hopalaa in Vītoliņi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt this alcohol strength, expect a bold hop character and a warming, full body typical of the Triple IPA style. The finish lingers longer than a standard IPA, with bitterness balancing out the elevated ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHopalaa! started as a homebrewing project and grew into a professional microbrewery, founded in 2018 in Vītoliņi, Latvia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopalaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58780448063833,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0135_processed.png?v=1786028183"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/hopalaa.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}