Red Ale - Other

African Red Ale

Havoc Brew · South Africa · Western Cape

African Red Ale is a red ale - other brewed by Havoc Brew in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A red ale with a local twist.

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Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Red Ale - Other beer

Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.

How to serve African Red Ale

For the best experience, serve African Red Ale at 5–8 °C in a clean pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the red ale - other style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with a classic South African braai and hearty, savoury dishes.

How strong is African Red Ale?

At 4.5% ABV, African Red Ale 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml12 g
440 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of African Red Ale?+

African Red Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Havoc Brew in Western Cape.

What style of beer is African Red Ale?+

African Red Ale is a Red Ale - Other brewed by Havoc Brew. Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.

Who brews African Red Ale?+

African Red Ale is brewed by Havoc Brew, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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