Hoppe
Hoppe is an old Amsterdam brand of vieux and jenever. Many people are especially familiar with Hoppe Vieux: a smooth, brown digestif with notes of caramel and anise. Here you can read what vieux is, which bottles are available and how to drink Hoppe.
An Amsterdam classic
Hoppe is one of the old Amsterdam names in the jenever world. The distillery was taken over by Bols long ago, and the brand is still part of Lucas Bols. Hoppe makes two things: vieux and jonge jenever.
Vieux is a typically Dutch drink. It is alcohol with caramel and flavorings, giving it a color and flavor reminiscent of cognac or brandy. In the past, this type of drink was sold as Dutch cognac, but that name is no longer permitted: cognac comes only from the French region around Cognac. Hoppe Vieux is traditionally prepared, with notes of caramel and anise. Hoppe Jonge Jenever is clear, light and grainy, a true Dutch digestif.
In brief
Hoppe Vieux and Jonge Jenever
Gall & Gall sells Hoppe Vieux in a one-liter bottle and a small bottle, as well as Hoppe Jonge Jenever. All three contain 35% alcohol.
Hoppe Vieux
Traditionally prepared and rich in flavor, with notes of caramel and anise. Neat or mixed.
Hoppe Vieux 20 cl
The same vieux in a small bottle. Handy for travel, a party or trying it first.
Hoppe Young Jenever
A traditional jonge jenever: clear, light and grainy. As a digestif or as a base for a cocktail.
Where does vieux come from, and why can’t it be called cognac anymore? You can read that on our vieux page.
Smooth and sweet, with caramel
Caramel & anise
The vieux smells of caramel with a hint of anise. Young jenever smells fresh and grainy.
Smooth
Hoppe Vieux is smooth and slightly sweet. Young jenever is drier and crisper.
Warm
A warm, sweet finish with the vieux. Short and clean with young jenever.
Flavor profile of Hoppe Vieux. The young jenever is less sweet and fresher.
Three ways to drink Hoppe
In the Netherlands, vieux and jenever are mainly enjoyed as drinks. But they also mix well.
Neat as a drink
Pour the vieux at room temperature into a shot glass. Young jenever is best served well chilled, in a stemmed glass filled to the brim.
Glass: shot glass →Vieux with cola
Ice in a highball glass, 4 cl Hoppe Vieux, and top up with cola. Add a lemon wedge. A classic in the brown café.
About cola →As a kopstoot
A full shot glass next to a glass of lager. This can be young jenever, but vieux works too. The shot first, then the beer right after.
Kopstoot →Cocktails with Hoppe
Jenever and vieux are great bases for cocktails. Start with these.
Kopstoot
A full glass of jenever or vieux next to a glass of lager. Not a cocktail, but a classic.
Amsterdam Sour
Jenever with lemon, sugar, and egg white. The Dutch version of a sour.
John Collins
The Collins with jenever: lemon, sugar syrup, and sparkling water. Fresh and easy.
Hot Toddy
Hot water, honey, lemon, and a splash of vieux. Warm and sweet.The right glass for Hoppe
A stemmed snifter or a traditional Dutch roemer for a drink, a tumbler for vieux on ice, and a highball glass for vieux with cola. These are the glasses we recommend.
Everything you still wanted to know about Hoppe
Didn't find your question here? Read more about vieux and jenever or browse our cocktail recipes.
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