American IPA
THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA
Optimum Craft Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA is a american ipa brewed by Optimum Craft Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6%. American IPA with a good dose of citrus, floral and mildly piney flavours from Warrior, Simcoe and Citra hops.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.6% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 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 THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA
For the best experience, serve THE DICTATOR 8.6 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 THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA?
At 5.6% ABV, THE DICTATOR 8.6 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 15 g |
| 440 ml | 19 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA?+
THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6%. It is brewed by Optimum Craft Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA?+
THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA is a American IPA brewed by Optimum Craft Brewery. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.
Who brews THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA?+
THE DICTATOR 8.6 IPA is brewed by Optimum Craft Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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