Lager
Amstel Lager
Amstel South Africa · Netherlands · Western Cape (Heineken Beverages HQ)
Amstel Lager is a lager brewed by Amstel South Africa in Western Cape (Heineken Beverages HQ), Netherlands. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0% and contains approximately 147 kcal per 330 ml serving. Slow-brewed and extra-matured, Amstel is carefully crafted with superior ingredients to deliver a crisp, refreshing taste.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 147 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 44.5 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Lager beer
Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.
How to serve Amstel Lager
For the best experience, serve Amstel Lager at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.
How strong is Amstel Lager?
At 5.0% ABV, Amstel Lager 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 | 13 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Amstel Lager?+
Amstel Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Amstel South Africa in Western Cape (Heineken Beverages HQ).
How many calories are in Amstel Lager?+
A standard 330 ml serving of Amstel Lager contains approximately 147 kcal. That works out to about 44.5 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is Amstel Lager?+
Amstel Lager is a Lager brewed by Amstel South Africa. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.
Who brews Amstel Lager?+
Amstel Lager is brewed by Amstel South Africa, based in Western Cape (Heineken Beverages HQ), Netherlands.
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