Light Lager / Session Beer

ARID LIGHT

Boston Breweries · South Africa · Western Cape

ARID LIGHT is a light lager / session beer brewed by Boston Breweries in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.0%. Created low in alcohol and full of flavour. A brew that you can enjoy during the day and still remain sharp into the night.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)2.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Light Lager / Session Beer 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 ARID LIGHT

For the best experience, serve ARID LIGHT 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 light lager / session beer 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 ARID LIGHT?

At 2.0% ABV, ARID LIGHT sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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 ml5 g
440 ml7 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of ARID LIGHT?+

ARID LIGHT has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.0%. It is brewed by Boston Breweries in Western Cape.

What style of beer is ARID LIGHT?+

ARID LIGHT is a Light Lager / Session Beer brewed by Boston Breweries. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews ARID LIGHT?+

ARID LIGHT is brewed by Boston Breweries, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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