IPA

Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA

Mountain Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA is a ipa brewed by Mountain Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6% and contains approximately 168 kcal per 330 ml serving. A soft, smooth IPA showcasing South African hops with flavours of stone fruit and pine.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.6%
Calories per 330 ml168 kcal
Calories per 100 ml50.9 kcal
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About 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 Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA

For the best experience, serve Cape Cone: A Southern Lights 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 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 Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA?

At 5.6% ABV, Cape Cone: A Southern Lights 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml15 g
440 ml19 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA?+

Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6%. It is brewed by Mountain Brewing Company in Western Cape.

How many calories are in Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA contains approximately 168 kcal. That works out to about 50.9 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA?+

Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA is a IPA brewed by Mountain Brewing Company. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA?+

Cape Cone: A Southern Lights IPA is brewed by Mountain Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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