IPA

India Pale Ale

Copperlake Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng

India Pale Ale is a ipa brewed by Copperlake Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. Prominent citrus, floral pine aroma, fruity character, light malty sweetness.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
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 India Pale Ale

For the best experience, serve 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 India Pale Ale?

At 4.5% ABV, 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 ml12 g
340 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 India Pale Ale?+

India Pale Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Copperlake Breweries in Gauteng.

What style of beer is India Pale Ale?+

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

Who brews India Pale Ale?+

India Pale Ale is brewed by Copperlake Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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