{"title":"Swedish beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost of the beer Swedes drink is lager, but the craft scene is big and experimental, with lots of hops, sour beer and dark stouts. At Hoptimaal you'll mainly find IPA, sour beer and stout from breweries such as Brewski, Omnipollo, FERMENTERARNA and Stigbergets Bryggeri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom medieval beer to a tightly regulated market\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Middle Ages until the 17th century, beer was Sweden's national drink. From 1700 it lost ground to spirits. Breweries had the sole right to distil and therefore invested little in renewing their beer. Porter came in from Great Britain in the 18th century, and in 1791 William Knox founded the country's first porter brewery in Göteborg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1843 Fredrik Rosenquist brought the first Swedish lager to market in Stockholm, a bottom-fermented beer in the Munich style. Pilsner followed in 1877, but only became the dominant style after the First World War. In 1905 there were 240 breweries operating. After that, the temperance movement and state control took hold of the sector. In the 1970s and 1980s, Sweden had one of the most concentrated brewing industries in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMostly lager, but a big craft scene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 90 percent of the beer drunk in Sweden is still lager. Even so, a broad craft scene has grown over the past two decades: almost 400 microbreweries, and only the United Kingdom has more per inhabitant. If you want to buy the beer in Sweden itself, it goes through Systembolaget, the state alcohol retailer. Beer up to 3.5 percent alcohol can be stocked in supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles range from pilsner, pale ale and wheat beer to coffee stout and wheat beer with raspberry, liquorice and vanilla, as Brewski makes it. Poppels shows how Swedish craft often starts: lots of hoppy beers, mainly IPAs. The brewery was named Swedish brewery of the year in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwedish beer at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith us you'll find beers from Brewski, Omnipollo, FERMENTERARNA and Stigbergets Bryggeri. The styles you come across most often are IPA, sour beer, stout and pale ale. We also have Swedish lager and pilsner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly rated on Untappd are, among others, Omnipollo Late-Night Craving, Stigbergets Bryggeri MENACE TO SOCIETY, FERMENTERARNA SNACK PACK and Brewski Deep Cut. Each brewery has its own page with us, with all the beers we have from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is typical Swedish beer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Swedish beer is lager. The craft scene is also broad, with lots of hoppy beers such as IPA and pale ale, and experimental stouts and wheat beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Swedish breweries are well known?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpendrups is one of the biggest breweries in the country. In the craft world, Omnipollo, Stigbergets, Poppels and Brewski are well-known names. Breweries such as Jämtlands Bryggeri, Oppigårds and Sigtuna Brygghus have existed since the 1990s or the start of this century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is alcohol so strictly regulated in Sweden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1900, the Swedish brewing world has been under pressure from the temperance movement and state control. Stronger drinks are only available from Systembolaget, the state alcohol retailer. Beer up to 3.5 percent can be sold in supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"omnipollo-deep-crust","title":"Omnipollo Deep Crust","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep Crust from Omnipollo takes sour beer into smoothie and pastry territory, a style built around tartness, fruit and a fuller body. It comes from Sweden and sits at 6% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoothie sours tend to feel thicker and rounder on the palate than a dry gose or Berliner Weisse, with fruity sweetness softening the acidity. Expect that character here, backed by a solid but not extreme 6% ABV. We are not naming specific fruits or additions without confirmation from the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep Crust is brewed by Omnipollo, a Swedish brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnipollo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54732737741145,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-83-Photoroom.png?v=1749736483"},{"product_id":"brewski-haddock","title":"Brewski Haddock","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewski Haddock is an approachable Pale Ale with a balanced hop and malt base. The aroma combines citrus and tropical fruit with a soft hint of caramel, while the taste is fresh and refreshing with a subtle bitterness. At 5% ABV it is a versatile choice that appeals to both beginners and experienced beer lovers. The head is clear, the beer pours a light amber, and the finish stays fresh without becoming heavy. Perfect for informal get-togethers, with seafood or a simple drink at home; Haddock proves that a classic Pale Ale can stay modern too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brewski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57655298589017,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-72-Photoroom.png?v=1774453346"},{"product_id":"omnipollo-andromeda-2026","title":"Omnipollo Andromeda 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnipollo Andromeda 2026 is a rich stout from the well-known Swedish brewery, with a full, dark body and a refined, layered flavour. The combination of roasted malt, cocoa and coffee notes delivers an intense, grown-up beer experience that unfolds slowly. This 2026 release is particularly suited to contemplative tastings after dinner or to special moments with friends, where complexity and balance take centre stage. 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The finish is dry with light resinous notes that encourage another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewski hails from Sweden and takes a bold approach to American-style beers, regularly experimenting with tropical fruit profiles and heavy hop loads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brewski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58522351894873,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-27_processed.png?v=1783517884"},{"product_id":"omnipollo-drip","title":"Omnipollo Drip","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSwedish brewery Omnipollo takes the classic lager style and gives it a contemporary twist. Drip combines the approachability of a traditional lager with the refinement this brewery is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePours a clear golden-yellow with a fine white head. On the nose, expect subtle grainy malt notes with hints of grassy hops. The palate stays clean and dry, showing gentle malt sweetness balanced by a fresh, restrained bitterness. The finish is short and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmnipollo was founded in 2011 by Henok Fentie and Karl Grandin, with an ambition to change the perception of beer forever. The Stockholm-based brewery travels globally to craft their recipes at different locations, resulting in award-winning experimental beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnipollo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58533997904217,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-41_processed_2849e38d-0f3e-4439-9758-6be7966d9525.png?v=1784288664"},{"product_id":"omnipollo-late-night-craving","title":"Omnipollo Late-Night Craving","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLate-Night Craving from Omnipollo is a 9% DIPA that lives up to its name. The Swedish brewery delivers an imperial IPA that takes you on a sensory journey through tropical fruit and resinous pine needles.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe stone fruit — think peach and apricot — backed by hints of pineapple and grapefruit. The first sip reveals a full body with a velvety-smooth mouthfeel, where the 9% alcohol integrates seamlessly. The finish is long and bitter with notes of pine resin and citrus peel, without harsh edges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmnipollo was founded in 2011 by Henok Fentie and Karl Grandin in Stockholm. The brewery is known for its experimental approach and travels globally to brew their recipes at different locations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnipollo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58533998002521,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-37_processed_5674d0ae-3753-4450-8911-e574ea6b7393.png?v=1784288664"},{"product_id":"brewski-brewski-4-ever","title":"Brewski 4-Ever","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA 0.5% ABV alcohol-free IPA that proves hop character doesn't need to be sacrificed for low alcohol content. 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They operate their own taproom called Barski, where guests can taste their beers paired with food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brewski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58646448210265,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-82_processed.png?v=1784724905"},{"product_id":"stigbergets-bryggeri-menace-to-society","title":"Stigbergets Bryggeri MENACE TO SOCIETY","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 6.9% ABV, Stigbergets Bryggeri delivers an IPA that fits the reputation of one of Scandinavia's most influential craft breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect pronounced hop bitterness carried by a solid body, thanks to the 6.9% ABV. The finish comes off dry and crisp, without letting the bitterness take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStigbergets Bryggeri from Gothenburg started in 2012 as a small side project for the founders' restaurant and grew into an established name with its own taprooms and bars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stigbergets Bryggeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59281843028313,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0457_processed.png?v=1788436156"},{"product_id":"fermenterarna-the-fermenter","title":"FERMENTERARNA THE FERMENTER","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fermenter carries the brewery's own name, making it arguably one of the most personal cans in Fermenterarna's lineup. 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The duo behind it, Anna and Niclas, are known for small-batch beers with big personality, from hazy hop bombs to fruit-packed sours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FERMENTERARNA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59437041320281,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0550_processed.png?v=1789481317"},{"product_id":"brewski-night-knocker","title":"Brewski Night Knocker","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 7.5% ABV, this IPA from Brewski carries more weight than a typical session IPA, while staying easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a robust, hop-forward IPA backed by a malt body that supports the higher ABV. 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