The Jopen Nonnetje Hazy
They brew it in a church. They name it ‘little nun’. And somehow, it’s still one of the cheekiest beers we’ve ever tasted. Juicy, tropical, and deliciously bitter — a hazy IPA that’s bright, balanced, and holy in all the right ways.
Aroma & Taste
The beer opens with tropical fruit aromas, accompanied by lively hop notes.
On the palate, it presents a distinct bitterness, with yeasty undertones and a strong passionfruit flavor that adds complexity.
The finish is crisp, leaving behind a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste that refreshes the palate.
Story & Design
Jopen Brewery, established in 1994 in Haarlem, Netherlands, has become a pioneer in the Dutch craft beer scene, known for its innovative approach to brewing and focus on high-quality, flavor-driven beers.
The brewery’s mission is to “Beat Boring”, consistently creating unique and abnormally delicious beers that stand out in the world of craft brewing.
The can design is modern and vibrant, with bold, eye-catching graphics that reflect Jopen’s playful and adventurous brand spirit, making it stand out on any shelf.
Ingredients & Value
Brewed in the IPA tradition, using a blend of barley malt and wheat malt for body, plus oats for smoothness, hops for bold flavor, and yeast for fermentation in a clean six-ingredient recipe (water, barley malt, wheat malt, oats, hops, yeast).
At just 28 kcal and 3.4g sugar per 330 ml it's significantly lighter than a regular IPA and at €2.91 for a 12-pack it offers excellent value in the non-alcoholic craft segment.
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Verdict
They brew this beer in a church. They named it after a nun. And somehow, it's still one of the cheekiest beers we have ever tasted.
Jopen's Nonnetje Wit is a non-alcoholic beer that flirts with blasphemy — not because it misbehaves, but because it tastes way too good for something this pure. This is a beer that whispers sweet fruity nothings into your ear, then glides down like a sermon delivered by someone who knows their way around hops.
It opens with bright aromas of grapefruit, citrus, and pine — the holy trinity of hazy IPAs. The taste is full-bodied and juicy, with a soft bitterness that lingers just long enough to say amen. It is lively, fresh, and leaves your palate feeling forgiven.
And that name? Nonnetje — a little nun. A nod to Jopen's own brewery chapel, the Jopenkerk in Haarlem, where the brewing process now involves a lot less incense and a lot more dry hopping. It's non-alcoholic, it's brewed in a former house of worship, and it's dressed in a can that looks halfway between liturgy and loungewear.
We're not saying it's a miracle. But if a nun offered us this in confession, we'd start sinning just to go back.