Svea IPA from De Struise Brouwers in Oostvleteren is a Belgian take on the IPA style. At 7% ABV, this brewery—founded in 2001 in a converted schoolhouse—brings a distinctive approach to the hoppy tradition.

Svea reveals itself as a blend of Belgian yeast character and hop bitterness. The aroma shows caramel and fruity notes, while the palate combines caramel malt, pear and citrus accents with spicy Belgian yeast character. This is no American hop-forward IPA, but rather a European variant with greater emphasis on malt and fermentation.