Double IPA

Giant Woody

Mad Giant Beer · South Africa · Gauteng

Giant Woody is a double ipa brewed by Mad Giant Beer in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.5%. Collaboration with Woodstock Brewery, a 7.5% double IPA hop nectar.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)7.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About 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 Giant Woody

For the best experience, serve Giant Woody 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 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 Giant Woody?

At 7.5% ABV, Giant Woody 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 ml20 g
440 ml26 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Giant Woody?+

Giant Woody has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.5%. It is brewed by Mad Giant Beer in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Giant Woody?+

Giant Woody is a Double IPA brewed by Mad Giant Beer. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Giant Woody?+

Giant Woody is brewed by Mad Giant Beer, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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