{"title":"Whiplash","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhiplash is an independent brewery from Dublin, started in 2016 as a weekend project by Alex Lawes and Alan Wolfe. They are known for hop-forward beers, especially NEIPA and DIPA, with the emphasis on aroma and texture rather than bitterness. In 2020, Whiplash was rated the best brewery in Ireland on Untappd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom weekend project to its own brewery in Dublin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiplash began in 2016 as a weekend project by Alex Lawes and Alan Wolfe, who knew each other from working at an Irish brewery. Alex was a homebrewer who had taken a few steps into professional brewing, Alan worked as an operations manager at large breweries. They wanted to take the pace down with specials and one-off beers, and set up their own company for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first beers were well received and the project went full-time to keep up with demand. In 2018 they brewed at facilities in Ireland and Europe, and in 2019 they announced a new brewery in Dublin. They built it themselves, purpose-designed, in Ballyfermot. A team of 13 now works there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also set up things outside the brewery: in 2019 they started Fidelity Festival, an international beer event in Ireland, and in December 2022 the bar Fidelity opened on Queen Street in Dublin, together with The Big Romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHoppy beers with attention to texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiplash makes modern, hop-forward beers, especially NEIPA and DIPA, where aroma and texture weigh more than sharp bitterness. The range is broader: Pellicle mentions, among others, True Love Waits Pilsner, Sweetsmoke Rauch Wine and Bowsie Nitro Brown Ale. The brewery makes traditional and modern styles, with four to six limited editions per month alongside a core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular core beers is Body Riddle, an American-style pale ale with Lemondrop, Galaxy, Simcoe and Ekuanot. Pellicle describes lemon peel and passion fruit with a bit of pine in the background. In Dublin bottle shops, regular drinkers ask for Riddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognition came quickly. The Irish consumer organisation Beoir chose Whiplash as Brewery of the Year in 2019, and that same year it was the first Irish brewery to be invited to the Mikkeller Beer Celebration in Copenhagen. In January 2021 Whiplash won Best International Brewery at Honest Brew, shortly followed by Best Dark Beer from Beer 52.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhiplash at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith us, you mainly find Whiplash as IPA. We have also had a porter, a stout and a quadrupel. The strength ranges from 5 to 11 percent and almost everything comes in 44 cl. Stock changes, so check the webshop to see what's in right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly rated on Untappd are, among others, Whiplash Surrender to the Void, Whiplash Hail the Apocalypse, Whiplash Water Jump, Whiplash Reckoner, Whiplash Close To Paradise and Whiplash Desire Lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink the hoppy beers as fresh as possible and well chilled, then aroma and fruit come out best. You pour the porter, stout and quadrupel slightly less cold and drink them more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Whiplash come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiplash comes from Dublin in Ireland. The brewery began in 2016 as a weekend project and now brews in a self-designed brewery in Ballyfermot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Whiplash make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiplash is best known for hop-forward beers, such as NEIPA, DIPA and pale ale. They also make, among others, a pilsner, a brown ale and a rauch wine, plus a few limited editions every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you best store and drink Whiplash IPA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore hoppy beers cold and drink them as fresh as possible, because aroma and fruit fade quickly. Heavier beers such as stout and quadrupel you pour slightly less cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whiplash-the-sup","title":"Whiplash The Sup","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiplash The Sup porter: een donkere, geroosterde porter van Whiplash met een romige, volle body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeze porter kenmerkt zich door geroosterde mout, cacao-tonen en een vleugje karamel, met een volle mondvulling en een aangename, zachte bitterheid. De geur biedt koffie- en chocoladeaccenten en een vleugje geroosterde karamel die uitnodigen tot elke slok en deze porter een volle, rijke indruk geven. De afdronk is zacht roasty met een milde, langdurige bitterheid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrouwerij Whiplash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiplash is de brouwerij achter dit bier. 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At 6.3% ABV, this beer strikes a balance between approachability and character, avoiding extremes on either end.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the palate, expect the influence of modern hop varieties with notes leaning toward citrus and stone fruit. The finish remains lightly spicy and dry, without excessive bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, with enough presence to carry the hop aromatics without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhiplash began in 2016 as an experimental weekend project by Alan Wolfe and Alex Lawes, growing into an influential name in Ireland's craft scene. 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Medium-bodied mouthfeel with lively carbonation that carries the hop aromatics well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhiplash is an independent craft brewery from Dublin, founded in 2016. Known for contemporary beer styles ranging from hop-forward IPAs to rich stouts, the brewery emphasizes constant experimentation and consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiplash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58532395581785,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2485_processed.png?v=1783604417"},{"product_id":"whiplash-hail-the-apocalypse","title":"Whiplash Hail the Apocalypse","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn Irish IPA at 6.5% ABV that combines the modern hop-forward approach Whiplash is known for with a solid malt foundation. 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The finish is long-lasting with a robust bitterness that lingers – exactly what you'd expect from a DIPA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhiplash from Dublin has built a reputation since 2016 for modern craft beer with constant experimentation and new releases at its core. The brewery operates from its own facility in Ballyfermot and has become one of the key representatives of Ireland's craft beer movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiplash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58532395811161,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2484_processed.png?v=1783604475"},{"product_id":"whiplash-close-to-paradise","title":"Whiplash Close To Paradise","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose To Paradise shows that Whiplash's range extends well beyond stouts and porters into serious IPA territory. At 6.3% ABV, this 440ml can sits firmly within the classic IPA bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect the hop-forward character typical of the style: crisp, assertively bitter, with a solid body. 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Plan some time for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStouts of this strength typically bring a full body, pronounced malt character and a long finish. At 10.5% ABV, expect a heavy, warming stout. No IBU figure has been provided, so the exact balance between malt and hops stays open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhiplash is the brewery behind this beer, which comes from Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiplash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59770594230617,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0836_processed.png?v=1791470163"},{"product_id":"whiplash-lew","title":"Whiplash Lew","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhiplash Lew brings the double IPA style at 8% ABV, served in a 440ml format straight from Ireland. 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