{"title":"Welsh beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelsh beer has roots that go far back, but the current scene is built around small breweries and hoppy beers. At Hoptimaal you'll find Welsh beer from Polly's Brew Co., a brewery from Yr Wyddgrug known for modern, hop-forward beers. Below you can see all the IPAs we have in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA brewing tradition from the sixth century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeer in Wales can be traced back to the sixth century. Even in that period, the legendary Ceridwen is linked in poems by Taliesin to cauldrons and intoxicating drinks made from grain and herbs. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, under the year 852, distinguishes between 'fine ale' and Welsh ale, also known as bragawd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBragawd sat somewhere between mead and what we now call ale. It was a heavy, strong drink, made with spices such as cinnamon, ginger and clove, and with honey. Since the 2000s, a scene of microbreweries has been growing in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMicropubs, traditional ales and hoppy newcomers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Wales has around ninety breweries. Some have been around for more than a hundred years, while many others emerged during the craft beer revolution of the past decade. A large part of the beer culture takes place in micropubs: small pubs with plenty of local beer. Mold Alehouse in Yr Wyddgrug was named best pub in Cymru by CAMRA in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe styles vary. Purple Moose has been brewing traditional ales in Porthmadog since 2005, and Snowdonia Parc makes cask ales in a microbrewery next to Waunfawr station. Geipel Brewing focuses on lagers, brewed with water from its own borehole. Wild Horse Brewing Co in Llandudno is known for modern beers such as Nokota New England IPA. Polly's Brew Co. takes a hop-forward, contemporary approach and is the best-rated Welsh brewery on Untappd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWelsh beer at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our shop you'll find Welsh beer from Polly's Brew Co., the brewery from Yr Wyddgrug that already came up above. The style you'll find here is IPA, which fits the modern, hoppy side of the Welsh scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highest-rated beers on Untappd are Polly's As Above, So Below, Polly's Rosa, Polly's Bigger Petals, Polly's Liquid Bloom and Polly's Infinite Heartbeat. Like every brewery we stock, Polly's Brew Co. has its own page, where you can see all their beers together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is typical Welsh beer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, that is bragawd, a strong, spiced drink that sits between mead and ale. Today in Wales you'll find both traditional ales and modern, hop-forward beers from young breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Welsh breweries are well known?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. in Yr Wyddgrug is the best-rated Welsh brewery on Untappd. Other well-known names are Purple Moose, Geipel Brewing and Wild Horse Brewing Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is bragawd?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBragawd, also called braggot, is an old Welsh drink that sits between mead and ale. It was strong and was made with spices such as cinnamon, ginger and clove, and with honey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pollys-brew-co-as-above-so-below","title":"Polly's As Above, So Below","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Above, So Below marks Polly's return to the hoppiest corner of their lineup: a bold Double IPA built around a lineup of some of the most sought-after hop varieties around right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNectaron and Strata lay the groundwork with peach and passionfruit, while Nelson Sauvin and Azacca bring pineapple, strawberry and mango into the mix. Underneath that wave of fruit sits a faint hum of dank, hemp-like resin that adds a layer of complexity. At 8% ABV, the mouthfeel comes across full and creamy, finishing with a long, juicy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. brews out of Mold, North Wales, known for modern, hop-forward beers with a distinct house style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly's Brew Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356691104089,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0528_processed.png?v=1789050240"},{"product_id":"pollys-brew-co-bigger-petals","title":"Polly's Bigger Petals","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBigger Petals is the India Pale Ale from Polly's Brew Co., brewed in Mold, North Wales, coming in at 6.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect the hop-forward character typical of the IPA style, carried through to a medium body and a dry, crisp finish that keeps things drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. crafts modern, hop-driven beers from their base in North Wales, earning a solid reputation within the craft beer scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly's Brew Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356691169625,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0526_processed.png?v=1789050290"},{"product_id":"pollys-brew-co-infinite-heartbeat","title":"Polly's Infinite Heartbeat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfinite Heartbeat is the IPA from Polly's Brew Co., brewed in Mold, North Wales, coming in at 6.5% ABV. The name hints at character, fitting for a brewery built around a modern, hop-forward approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific aroma and flavor details for this beer haven't been published, but at this ABV expect a solid bitterness and full-bodied mouthfeel, finishing dry in classic IPA fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. brews out of Mold, North Wales, known for its modern, hop-forward take on craft beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly's Brew Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356691202393,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0529_processed.png?v=1789050343"},{"product_id":"pollys-brew-co-liquid-bloom","title":"Polly's Liquid Bloom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiquid Bloom is an IPA at 6.5% ABV, brewed by Polly's Brew Co. in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe citrus and resinous hop character, leading into a firm bitterness that carries through a dry, lingering finish. The mouthfeel sits medium to full, in line with the ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. brews modern beer out of Mold, North Wales, with a focus on hop-forward styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly's Brew Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356691399001,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0525_processed.png?v=1789050411"},{"product_id":"pollys-brew-co-rosa","title":"Polly's Rosa","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosa shows how Polly's Brew Co. approaches a Double IPA: bold in alcohol content, yet built to stay drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8.4% ABV, this is a robust DIPA with a full, rounded body. Expect a pronounced hop character and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolly's Brew Co. brews in Mold, North Wales, known for modern, hop-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polly's Brew Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59356691431769,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0527_processed.png?v=1789050454"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/welsh-beer.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}