Rauchbier
Bacon Beer
Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
Bacon Beer is a rauchbier brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. An elegant, easy drinking German rauchbier (smoked lager). Lightly hopped with a subtle beach smoke flavour.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Rauchbier beer
This Rauchbier showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve Bacon Beer
For the best experience, serve Bacon Beer 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 rauchbier 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 Bacon Beer?
At 4.5% ABV, Bacon Beer 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 | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Bacon Beer?+
Bacon Beer has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Bacon Beer?+
Bacon Beer is a Rauchbier brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery. This Rauchbier showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews Bacon Beer?+
Bacon Beer is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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