English IPA

Chester’s IPA

The Italian Job Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Chester’s IPA is a english ipa brewed by The Italian Job Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.0%. An English-style IPA. [Untappd](https://untappd.com/b/the-italian-job-brewery-chester-s-ipa/3429398)

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)7.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About English 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 Chester’s IPA

For the best experience, serve Chester’s 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 english 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 Chester’s IPA?

At 7.0% ABV, Chester’s IPA sits on the stronger side. 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 ml18 g
440 ml24 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Chester’s IPA?+

Chester’s IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.0%. It is brewed by The Italian Job Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Chester’s IPA?+

Chester’s IPA is a English IPA brewed by The Italian Job Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Chester’s IPA?+

Chester’s IPA is brewed by The Italian Job Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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