Belgian Lager

Belgian Lager

Hey Joe Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Belgian Lager is a belgian lager brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A crisp and clean straw-coloured beer with delicate earthy, spicy and toasty flavours provided by the pilsner malt and noble hops used topped with a lacey white head.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Belgian 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 Belgian Lager

For the best experience, serve Belgian 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 belgian 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 Belgian Lager?

At 5.0% ABV, Belgian 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.

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 Belgian Lager?+

Belgian Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Belgian Lager?+

Belgian Lager is a Belgian Lager brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Belgian Lager?+

Belgian Lager is brewed by Hey Joe Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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