Pale Ale - English
Best Intentions
Balgowan Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Best Intentions is a pale ale - english brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A very light English pale ale.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pale Ale - English beer
Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.
How to serve Best Intentions
For the best experience, serve Best Intentions at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pale ale - english style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.
How strong is Best Intentions?
At 4.5% ABV, Best Intentions 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 Best Intentions?+
Best Intentions has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is Best Intentions?+
Best Intentions is a Pale Ale - English brewed by Balgowan Brewery. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.
Who brews Best Intentions?+
Best Intentions is brewed by Balgowan Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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