Irish Red Ale
Big Red Ale
Saggy Stone Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape
Big Red Ale is a irish red ale brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. Saggy Stone Seasonal. A tribute to Adrian (founder, brewer, firefighter). Smooth, garnet coloured Big Red is composed of toasty, toffee malt flavours.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Irish Red Ale beer
Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
How to serve Big Red Ale
For the best experience, serve Big Red 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 irish red 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 Big Red Ale?
At 4.5% ABV, Big Red 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.
| 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 Big Red Ale?+
Big Red Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Big Red Ale?+
Big Red Ale is a Irish Red Ale brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company. Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
Who brews Big Red Ale?+
Big Red Ale is brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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