NEIPA

North Easter

Durban Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

North Easter is a neipa brewed by Durban Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A smooth hazy NEIPA, with a cocktail of tropical hop flavours.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About NEIPA beer

IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

How to serve North Easter

For the best experience, serve North Easter 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 neipa 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 North Easter?

At 4.5% ABV, North Easter 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 North Easter?+

North Easter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Durban Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is North Easter?+

North Easter is a NEIPA brewed by Durban Brewing Company. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews North Easter?+

North Easter is brewed by Durban Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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