Sour - Berliner Weisse

1809 Style Berliner Weiss

Mainstream Brewing Company · South Africa · Gauteng

1809 Style Berliner Weiss is a sour - berliner weisse brewed by Mainstream Brewing Company in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. Berliner Weisse style sour ale.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)3.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Sour - Berliner Weisse beer

Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

How to serve 1809 Style Berliner Weiss

For the best experience, serve 1809 Style Berliner Weiss at 4–7 °C in a tall weizen glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the sour - berliner weisse style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with seafood, summer salads and light chicken dishes.

How strong is 1809 Style Berliner Weiss?

At 3.5% ABV, 1809 Style Berliner Weiss sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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 ml9 g
440 ml12 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of 1809 Style Berliner Weiss?+

1809 Style Berliner Weiss has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. It is brewed by Mainstream Brewing Company in Gauteng.

What style of beer is 1809 Style Berliner Weiss?+

1809 Style Berliner Weiss is a Sour - Berliner Weisse brewed by Mainstream Brewing Company. Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

Who brews 1809 Style Berliner Weiss?+

1809 Style Berliner Weiss is brewed by Mainstream Brewing Company, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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