Porter
African Porter
Swagga Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng
African Porter is a porter brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. This porter appears black when poured into a glass but is a dark rich mahogany colour. Roasted aromas dominate, smoky burnt toast with coffee and dark cocoa notes.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Porter beer
Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
How to serve African Porter
For the best experience, serve African Porter at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the porter style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.
How strong is African Porter?
At 4.5% ABV, African Porter 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 | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of African Porter?+
African Porter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng.
What style of beer is African Porter?+
African Porter is a Porter brewed by Swagga Breweries. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
Who brews African Porter?+
African Porter is brewed by Swagga Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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