Baltic Porter

Black

Nguni Brewing Co. · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Black is a baltic porter brewed by Nguni Brewing Co. in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.0%. Baltic Porter - A sweet and robust Baltic porter with biscuit, caramel, toffee and chocolate notes. Undoubtedly delectable.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)6.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Baltic Porter beer

Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.

How to serve Black

For the best experience, serve Black at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the baltic porter style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.

How strong is Black?

At 6.0% ABV, Black sits on the stronger side. 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 ml16 g
440 ml21 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Black?+

Black has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6.0%. It is brewed by Nguni Brewing Co. in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Black?+

Black is a Baltic Porter brewed by Nguni Brewing Co.. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.

Who brews Black?+

Black is brewed by Nguni Brewing Co., based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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