IPA

Hermanus India Pale Ale

The Brewery & Grill · South Africa · Western Cape

Hermanus India Pale Ale is a ipa brewed by The Brewery & Grill in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. Delivers bold, tropical flavours for those who like their beers as adventurous as a shark wrangler. People choice awards.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.3%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml

About 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 Hermanus India Pale Ale

For the best experience, serve Hermanus 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 ipa style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is Hermanus India Pale Ale?

At 5.3% ABV, Hermanus India Pale Ale 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 ml14 g
340 ml14 g
440 ml18 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Hermanus India Pale Ale?+

Hermanus India Pale Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. It is brewed by The Brewery & Grill in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Hermanus India Pale Ale?+

Hermanus India Pale Ale is a IPA brewed by The Brewery & Grill. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Hermanus India Pale Ale?+

Hermanus India Pale Ale is brewed by The Brewery & Grill, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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