Stout

BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT

Boston Breweries · South Africa · Western Cape

BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT is a stout brewed by Boston Breweries in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Jet black with a toffee-cloured head, this is a beer for lovers of coffee. The aroma is coffee, coffee, coffee with hints of roasted malt in the background.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Stout beer

Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

How to serve BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT

For the best experience, serve BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT 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 stout 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 RIVER COFFEE STOUT?

At 5.0% ABV, BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT 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 BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT?+

BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Boston Breweries in Western Cape.

What style of beer is BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT?+

BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT is a Stout brewed by Boston Breweries. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

Who brews BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT?+

BLACK RIVER COFFEE STOUT is brewed by Boston Breweries, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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