Societe Brewing The Pupil
Societe Brewing The Pupil is a 7.5% ABV India Pale Ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California — the flagship IPA Societe has poured since its 2012 opening. Per the brewery's own press materials, it blends Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Centennial hops over 2-Row and wheat malts, for bright tropical fruit — guava and mango — over a clean, dry finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 7.5%
- Size: 6-pack, 12oz cans
- Style: India Pale Ale (San Diego IPA)
- Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Centennial (brewery press release)
- Malts: 2-Row and wheat malts
- Recognition: GABF Bronze 2014 (brewery accolades list)
- Origin: Societe Brewing, San Diego, California (opened 2012)
San Diego IPA, Taught the Old Way
Societe Brewing built its name in San Diego on classically trained brewing — its beers carry archetype names (the Pupil, the Apprentice, the Coachman) under the motto "Beer Folk Unite." The Pupil debuted with the brewery in 2012 and has been a flagship since day one: gently bittered, medium-bodied, and all about forward tropical aroma. Find it in our craft beer range, compare it with the other San Diego IPAs on the shelf, or visit the Societe Brewing vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Tropical fruit — guava and mango, per the brewery. Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied, pleasantly dry, with forward hop flavour. Finish: Clean and bright — Societe's own shorthand for this beer.
How to Enjoy
Drink it fresh and cold to keep the hop aromatics at their peak. It stands up to spicy food — try it with Thai curries, Nashville hot chicken, or a sharp cheddar burger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hops are in The Pupil? Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Centennial, over 2-Row and wheat malts — per Societe's own press release for the beer's tenth anniversary.
How bitter is The Pupil? Societe does not publish an IBU for it — the brewery describes it as gently bittered, with the emphasis on tropical aroma rather than bite.
Is The Pupil a hazy IPA? No — it is a clear, classic San Diego-style IPA at 7.5% ABV, a Societe flagship since 2012.
A San Diego IPA masterclass in a can — order Societe The Pupil online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.