IPA
Sandstone IPA
Clarens Brewery · South Africa · Free State
Sandstone IPA is a ipa brewed by Clarens Brewery in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.5%. A big beer with a distinct, tropical hop character of American hops, moving on to a perfectly balanced malty bitterness and ending in a lovely dry finish.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 6.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 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 Sandstone IPA
For the best experience, serve Sandstone 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 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 Sandstone IPA?
At 6.5% ABV, Sandstone IPA sits on the stronger side. 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 17 g |
| 440 ml | 23 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Sandstone IPA?+
Sandstone IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.5%. It is brewed by Clarens Brewery in Free State.
What style of beer is Sandstone IPA?+
Sandstone IPA is a IPA brewed by Clarens Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.
Who brews Sandstone IPA?+
Sandstone IPA is brewed by Clarens Brewery, based in Free State, South Africa.
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