IPA

The Jackal

Karoo Craft Breweries · South Africa · Western Cape

The Jackal is a ipa brewed by Karoo Craft Breweries in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.0%. As sly as the Jackal, this crafty IPA satisfies from the first sip. Tropical flavors blend in with a strong malt presence to aid in giving the beer a well balanced taste.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)6.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 340 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 The Jackal

For the best experience, serve The Jackal 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, 340 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is The Jackal?

At 6.0% ABV, The Jackal 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml16 g
340 ml16 g
440 ml21 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Jackal?+

The Jackal has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.0%. It is brewed by Karoo Craft Breweries in Western Cape.

What style of beer is The Jackal?+

The Jackal is a IPA brewed by Karoo Craft Breweries. IPAs (India Pale Ales) are known for their intense hop character, delivering bold bitterness alongside tropical, citrus, or resinous flavours.

Who brews The Jackal?+

The Jackal is brewed by Karoo Craft Breweries, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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