American IPA
Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)
Triggerfish Brewing · South Africa · Western Cape
Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) is a american ipa brewed by Triggerfish Brewing in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.2%. South Africa's first bottled IPA, featuring a distinct hop character with citrus and pine aromas and a solid malt backbone. [Triggerfish Brewing](https://www.triggerfishbrewing.co.za/beers/)
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 6.2% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About American 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 Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)
For the best experience, serve Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) 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 american 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 Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)?
At 6.2% ABV, Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 16 g |
| 440 ml | 22 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)?+
Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.2%. It is brewed by Triggerfish Brewing in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)?+
Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) is a American IPA brewed by Triggerfish Brewing. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.
Who brews Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale)?+
Hammerhead – American IPA (India Pale Ale) is brewed by Triggerfish Brewing, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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