Lager - American Amber / Red

APA

YNG GNS Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

APA is a lager - american amber / red brewed by YNG GNS Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. American Amber / Red Lager. Added 08/25/19.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager - American Amber / Red 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 APA

For the best experience, serve APA 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 - american amber / red 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 APA?

At 4.0% ABV, APA 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 ml10 g
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of APA?+

APA has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by YNG GNS Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is APA?+

APA is a Lager - American Amber / Red brewed by YNG GNS Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews APA?+

APA is brewed by YNG GNS Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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