Producer
Hoppy
Hoppy is a hopped gin sold in a 50 cl format; it is presented as an experimental product born from the use of hops (var. Mosaic) and from the distillation of a Pale Ale, with a herbaceous and citrus aromatic profile.
- Vila Verde · Minho (District of Braga) · Portugal
- 1 product
Hoppy
Meet the producer
The story
According to commercial sources and local press, the product originated as a collaborative project in the Vila Verde area (Minho region, Portugal) and was introduced around 2018 as one of the first local examples of 'hopped gin' obtained by distilling craft beer.
Production philosophy
To explore the boundary between the craft beer and gin worlds, highlighting the character of hops together with typical gin botanicals to create a new and distinctive aromatic profile.
Territory
Vila Verde (Minho), Portugal
Production method
Produced by distilling an India Pale Ale–style beer with infusion of American hops (variety Mosaic). It is the result of a collaboration between a local craft brewery (Letra) and a local gin brand (listed in product sheets as Valley / PIN VALLEY); technical production details are not fully specified by commercial sources.
Distillation
Distillation of the Pale Ale (India Pale Ale) with hop infusion; commercial datasheets mention distillation from beer but do not provide complete technical details (some sources indicate possible use of a column still or pot still).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Vila Verde
- Categories
- gin
- hopped gin
- Portuguese craft gin
- Raw materials
- hop (variety Mosaic)
- Pale Ale beer (distilled)
- juniper berries
- aromatic herbs
- spices
- Representative products
- Gin Hoppy 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Gin obtained by distilling a Pale Ale with hop infusion
- Use of Mosaic hops for soft, floral notes
- Produced in Portugal, in the Vila Verde area
- Born from a collaboration between craft brewery LETRA and a local gin brand