Bi-Coastal IPA

The Beast of Both Worlds

Lagunitas · South Africa · Western Cape

The Beast of Both Worlds is a bi-coastal ipa brewed by Lagunitas in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. Hazy flavors without the haze? West Coast hopping without mega bitterness? We combined the good stuff from both coasts into one Bi-Coastal IPA.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)8.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Bi-Coastal 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 The Beast of Both Worlds

For the best experience, serve The Beast of Both Worlds 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 bi-coastal 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 The Beast of Both Worlds?

At 8.0% ABV, The Beast of Both Worlds sits firmly in the high-strength category. 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 ml21 g
440 ml28 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Beast of Both Worlds?+

The Beast of Both Worlds has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. It is brewed by Lagunitas in Western Cape.

What style of beer is The Beast of Both Worlds?+

The Beast of Both Worlds is a Bi-Coastal IPA brewed by Lagunitas. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews The Beast of Both Worlds?+

The Beast of Both Worlds is brewed by Lagunitas, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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