Session IPA
18-Pounder Session IPA
Noon Gun Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
18-Pounder Session IPA is a session ipa brewed by Noon Gun Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. This amber-coloured beer balances nicely on the tongue, creating a juicy and almost weightless equity – brought together with the bitter firepower of an IPA.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Session IPA beer
IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.
How to serve 18-Pounder Session IPA
For the best experience, serve 18-Pounder Session IPA at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the session ipa style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.
How strong is 18-Pounder Session IPA?
At 4.0% ABV, 18-Pounder Session IPA sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 10 g |
| 440 ml | 14 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of 18-Pounder Session IPA?+
18-Pounder Session IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Noon Gun Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is 18-Pounder Session IPA?+
18-Pounder Session IPA is a Session IPA brewed by Noon Gun Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.
Who brews 18-Pounder Session IPA?+
18-Pounder Session IPA is brewed by Noon Gun Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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