American IPA

Rough Day IPA

Lilypatrick Craft Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Rough Day IPA is a american ipa brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. Our flagship beer is based on the American IPA style. Brewed with high quality American hops and dry hopped for extra aroma. Aroma profile: Grapefruit, melon, lime, and passion fruit.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.2%
Available serving sizes330 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 Rough Day IPA

For the best experience, serve Rough Day IPA 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 Rough Day IPA?

At 5.2% ABV, Rough Day IPA 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
440 ml18 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Rough Day IPA?+

Rough Day IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. It is brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Rough Day IPA?+

Rough Day IPA is a American IPA brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews Rough Day IPA?+

Rough Day IPA is brewed by Lilypatrick Craft Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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