Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager)

Freestyle IPA

Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng

Freestyle IPA is a lager - ipl (india pale lager) brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.3%. A well balanced and hoppy IPA without excessive bitterness. Brewed with a selection of international hops.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)7.3%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager) beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve Freestyle IPA

For the best experience, serve Freestyle IPA at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the lager - ipl (india pale lager) style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Freestyle IPA?

At 7.3% ABV, Freestyle 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 ml19 g
440 ml25 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Freestyle IPA?+

Freestyle IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.3%. It is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Freestyle IPA?+

Freestyle IPA is a Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager) brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Freestyle IPA?+

Freestyle IPA is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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