English Brown Ale

Amber Ale

Emerald Vale Brewing Company · South Africa · Eastern Cape

Amber Ale is a english brown ale brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company in Eastern Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.4%. Full-Bodied English Brown Ale with light coffee & toffee flavour. [Emerald Vale](https://www.emeraldvale.co.za/brewery-beer)

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.4%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About English Brown Ale beer

This English Brown Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

How to serve Amber Ale

For the best experience, serve Amber 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 english brown ale 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 Amber Ale?

At 5.4% ABV, Amber 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 ml14 g
440 ml19 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Amber Ale?+

Amber Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.4%. It is brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company in Eastern Cape.

What style of beer is Amber Ale?+

Amber Ale is a English Brown Ale brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company. This English Brown Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Amber Ale?+

Amber Ale is brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company, based in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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