English Old Ale / Brown Ale

Ballito Olde English Ale

Ballito Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Ballito Olde English Ale is a english old ale / brown ale brewed by Ballito Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A golden thirst quenching Ale with a delicious floral/citrusy aroma. Characteristically medium to low malt character.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About English Old Ale / Brown Ale beer

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

How to serve Ballito Olde English Ale

For the best experience, serve Ballito Olde English 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 old ale / 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 Ballito Olde English Ale?

At 5.0% ABV, Ballito Olde English 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 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Ballito Olde English Ale?+

Ballito Olde English Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Ballito Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Ballito Olde English Ale?+

Ballito Olde English Ale is a English Old Ale / Brown Ale brewed by Ballito Brewing Company. This English Old Ale / Brown Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Ballito Olde English Ale?+

Ballito Olde English Ale is brewed by Ballito Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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