IPA - Session

SIPA (Session IPA)

East Coast Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

SIPA (Session IPA) is a ipa - session brewed by East Coast Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. A sessionable India Pale Ale with a balanced profile, typical of the East Coast style.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.2%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About IPA - Session beer

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

How to serve SIPA (Session IPA)

For the best experience, serve SIPA (Session 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 - session 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 SIPA (Session IPA)?

At 5.2% ABV, SIPA (Session 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 SIPA (Session IPA)?+

SIPA (Session IPA) has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. It is brewed by East Coast Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is SIPA (Session IPA)?+

SIPA (Session IPA) is a IPA - Session brewed by East Coast Brewing Company. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews SIPA (Session IPA)?+

SIPA (Session IPA) is brewed by East Coast Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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