Golden Ale / Pale Ale

Herculean Hopstrike

Just Brewing · South Africa · Gauteng

Herculean Hopstrike is a golden ale / pale ale brewed by Just Brewing in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A refreshing beer dry-hopped with Hercules hops. Light and golden with punchy hop aromas of spice, citrus, and pine.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Golden Ale / Pale Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve Herculean Hopstrike

For the best experience, serve Herculean Hopstrike 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 golden ale / pale ale 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 Herculean Hopstrike?

At 4.5% ABV, Herculean Hopstrike sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. 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 ml12 g
440 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Herculean Hopstrike?+

Herculean Hopstrike has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Just Brewing in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Herculean Hopstrike?+

Herculean Hopstrike is a Golden Ale / Pale Ale brewed by Just Brewing. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews Herculean Hopstrike?+

Herculean Hopstrike is brewed by Just Brewing, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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