Imperial / Double IPA

Double IPA

Lilypatrick Craft Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Double IPA is a imperial / double ipa brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. A high-alcohol Imperial IPA listed as a signature brew.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)8.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Imperial / Double 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 Double IPA

For the best experience, serve Double 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 imperial / double 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 Double IPA?

At 8.0% ABV, Double IPA sits firmly in the high-strength category. 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 ml21 g
440 ml28 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Double IPA?+

Double IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. It is brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Double IPA?+

Double IPA is a Imperial / Double IPA brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Double IPA?+

Double IPA is brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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