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title: "Warlord by Darling Brew"
description: "A full-bodied Imperial IPA with guava, lychee, grapefruit, pine and floral hop character, balanced bitterness and warming alcohol."
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updated: "2026-07-13"
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# Warlord by Darling Brew

A full-bodied Imperial IPA with guava, lychee, grapefruit, pine and floral hop character, balanced bitterness and warming alcohol.

## Beer

- Brewery: [Darling Brew](https://craftbeer.co.za/darling-brew/)
- Style: Imperial IPA
- Category: IPA
- Tags: Core range
- ABV: 9.0%
- IBU: 35.1

## Description

A full-bodied Imperial IPA with guava, lychee, grapefruit, pine and floral hop character, balanced bitterness and warming alcohol.

## Tasting notes

- Guava and lychee
- Grapefruit and pine
- Warming finish

## Packaging

- 330 ml

## Awards

- Bronze · 2026 African Beer Cup · Strong American Ale
- Gold · 2024 African Beer Cup · Strong American Ale
- Bronze · 2023 African Beer Cup · Strong American Ale
- Silver · 2022 African Beer Cup · Strong American Ale
- Bronze · 2021 African Beer Cup · Strong American Ale

## Where it is listed

- [Capital Craft Menlo Park](https://craftbeer.co.za/places/capital-craft-menlo-park/)

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Canonical page: https://craftbeer.co.za/darling-brew/warlord/