{"title":"Pulfer Brewery","description":"\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery is a microbrewery from Zagreb, Croatia, founded by four friends who started homebrewing in a garage. They are known for their Smoothie Sours and IPAs and for their artistic labels. Roughly half of the production goes to other European countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour friends and a garage in Zagreb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulfer began when four friends decided to start a brewery, before they knew much about brewing. To change that, they first brewed on a small scale in a garage, to learn the craft and develop recipes. In 2016 Pulfer started as a gypsy brewery. In 2019 a brewery of their own followed in Zagreb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the platform that couples tram cars together. On the last car, brave 'pulferistas' rode along for free, outside the car. That was a minor offence, with the risk of falling or being punished by the militia. They did it anyway, and pulfering became a symbol of positive rebellion and inexhaustible energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the brewery is in Žitnjak, in the east of Zagreb. The small team brews on a 10-hectolitre brewhouse, with 160 hectolitres of fermentation capacity. In 2024 production came to roughly 200,000 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmoothie Sours, IPAs and an experimental streak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulfer started with only four beers, mostly IPAs. More and more styles followed later. At one point they experimented a lot with saisons, a style that was still barely known in Croatia. That earned them a reputation as a creative and experimental brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow Pulfer is mainly known for Smoothie Sours and IPAs, and for its artistic label designs. The team brews beers they like to drink themselves. That put the brewery somewhat ahead of the market in Croatia, because the local public warms up only slowly to styles like Smoothie Sours. That was one reason to focus on export: roughly half of the production goes to other European countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePulfer Brewery at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith us you will mostly find sour beer and IPAs from Pulfer, supplemented with stouts and a lager. The strength ranges from 2.5 to 12.7 percent. Almost everything comes in 50 cl, a single beer in 33 cl. Highly rated on Untappd are Pulfer For Goodness Shake: Carribean Bean, Pulfer The Gauntlet and Pulfer Pie Hard \u0026amp; Finnish It, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink the sours and IPAs as fresh as possible and well chilled, so the fruit and hops come out best. A 50 cl bottle is easy to share. Pour the heavier stouts more slowly: take them out of the fridge a bit earlier and give them time to open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Pulfer Brewery come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery comes from Zagreb, Croatia. The brewery is in Žitnjak, in the east of the city, and started in 2016 as a gypsy brewery. In 2019 it got a brewery of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Pulfer Brewery make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulfer is mainly known for Smoothie Sours and IPAs. They also brew stouts, among other things, and have experimented with saisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the name Pulfer come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pulfer is the platform that couples tram cars together. 'Pulferistas' rode there for free on the last car, which became a symbol of positive rebellion and inexhaustible energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-i-scream-franky","title":"Pulfer I Scream: Franky","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery ventures into playful territory with I Scream: Franky, a sour that references classic ice cream flavours. This Croatian brewery is known for their experimental approach in the craft beer scene, and this 6% sour promises a fruity, tart experience.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the palate, expect a lively acidic opening with fruity notes reminiscent of berries and red fruits. The mouthfeel is lightly effervescent with a refreshing tartness that doesn't overpower. The finish remains crisp and slightly dry, with a subtle residual sweetness balancing the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery from Croatia has evolved into a versatile craft brewery unafraid to push boundaries. From classic styles to experimental kettle sours and hoppy creations, they continue to innovate within the Croatian beer landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58311967899993,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2235_processed.png?v=1781627648"},{"product_id":"pulfer-pie-hard-finnish-it","title":"Pulfer Pie Hard \u0026 Finnish It","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePie Hard \u0026 Finnish It is a smoothie pastry sour brewed with real fruit. It pairs the soft fruitiness of a smoothie sour with the dessert-like character of pastry beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just 6 IBU, bitterness stays in the background and the acidity and fruit lead. Within this style, expect a full, creamy body and a fresh, tart finish. At 6% ABV, it stays comfortably in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer is a Croatian brewery that wants its beers drunk fresh: store cold and do not age them. Their motto: 'This is why we brew!'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58311967998297,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2234_processed.png?v=1781627685"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-marigold","title":"Pulfer Marigold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarigold shows a different side of Pulfer Brewery, moving past hazy IPAs and stouts to a clean, classic pils brewed in Zagreb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect a crisp, straightforward aroma with a light malt sweetness carrying through to the palate, finishing with a subtle, style-typical bitterness. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery started as a gypsy brewery in 2016 before opening its own production facility in Zagreb in 2019, where it now brews a wide range of experimental styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58724385390937,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2593_processed.png?v=1785416390"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-squeeze-1","title":"Pulfer Squeeze #1","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSqueeze #1 from Pulfer Brewery is a low-ABV sour clocking in at 2.5%, built for easy drinking without skimping on character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect a bright tartness that carries through to a dry, refreshing finish - characteristic of the sour style. The modest alcohol content keeps it light and sessionable, ideal for warm afternoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery started as a gypsy brewing operation in 2016 before opening its own facility in Zagreb in 2019, where it now crafts a wide range of modern beer styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58724385456473,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2592_processed.png?v=1785416391"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-smoothiesh-because-he-was-shellfish","title":"Pulfer Smoothiesh: Because He Was Shellfish.","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Pulfer Brewery, every beer name hides a punchline, and Because He Was Shellfish. is no exception. This Sour belongs to the brewery's Smoothiesh series out of Zagreb, weighing in at 5.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with Pulfer's other Smoothie Sours, expect a thick, juicy mouthfeel paired with a lively, tangy sourness. IBU isn't listed, though the style leans on fruity acidity rather than hop bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer started out as a gypsy brewery in 2016 and opened its own brewhouse in Zagreb in 2019, where it has since built an international reputation for experimental Smoothie Sours and striking, artist-designed cans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58916259299673,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0260_processed.png?v=1787226678"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-smoothiesh-why-did-the-crab-never-share-his-toys","title":"Pulfer Smoothiesh: Why Did the Crab Never Share His Toys?","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Sour belongs to Pulfer's Smoothiesh series, where each release carries a joke on the can - this one poses the question \"Why Did the Crab Never Share His Toys?\" At 5.5% ABV and packaged in 500ml cans, it's a thick, juicy sour brewed in Zagreb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Smoothiesh series is known for, expect a thick, fruity mouthfeel typical of Pulfer's smoothie sours. Specific flavor notes for this particular release are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery from Zagreb started out as a garage brewery and grew into an internationally recognized brand, best known for its Smoothie Sours and striking can artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58916259332441,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0259_processed.png?v=1787226678"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-melody","title":"Pulfer Melody","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelody brings the IPA style of Pulfer Brewery from Croatia to your glass: 6.5% ABV in a 500 ml format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn IPA is built around hops, so expect hop aroma and a clear bitter edge, carried by a malt backbone that keeps things in check. At 6.5% ABV, Melody sits at a solid but drinkable level for the style. Specific aromas and finish are left open until the brewery confirms them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery is a craft brewery from Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59777537540441,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0801_processed.png?v=1791455882"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-ruby-wyvern","title":"Pulfer Ruby Wyvern","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby Wyvern from Croatia's Pulfer Brewery is a double IPA at 7.8% ABV. That puts it firmly in the strong, hop-driven end of the DIPA range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a DIPA of this strength, expect pronounced hop aroma, a fuller body than a standard IPA and a bitter finish. No hop varieties or specific flavour notes have been confirmed, so the glass will have to tell the rest of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery is a craft brewery from Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59777538785625,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0800_processed.png?v=1791455857"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-harmony","title":"Pulfer Harmony","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarmony is Pulfer Brewery's take on the IPA: a 6.5% ABV beer from Croatia, filled in a generous 500ml format and built around hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an IPA, Harmony is all about the hops: expect hop aroma up front and a bitter edge in the finish. At 6.5% ABV it sits in the usual range for the style. The specific hop varieties and malts are not stated, so the finer details are best discovered in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery is a brewery from Croatia, and Harmony is its own interpretation of the IPA style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59777539801433,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0802_processed.png?v=1791455826"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-the-gauntlet","title":"Pulfer The Gauntlet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gauntlet from Pulfer Brewery is a Croatian stout that sits firmly at the strong end of its style at 12.7% ABV. The 330 ml bottle suits a beer best enjoyed in small measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStouts typically lean on roasted malt, and at 12.7% ABV a full body and a warming finish are the natural expectation. Specific aromas and flavour notes were not supplied, so this is a stout to explore yourself, sip by sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulfer Brewery brews this beer in Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulfer Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59777542029657,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0799_processed.png?v=1791455789"},{"product_id":"pulfer-brewery-for-goodness-shake-carribean-bean","title":"Pulfer For Goodness Shake: Carribean Bean","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 8.5% stout from Croatia, brewed by Pulfer Brewery. The name For Goodness Shake: Carribean Bean points to an unconventional take on the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8.5% ABV, this is a stout for sipping slowly, more a long-evening beer than a quick refresher. Expect the dark, roasted side of the style with a full body. 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