Pale Ale - American

Born Free Pale Ale

Stellenbosch Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Born Free Pale Ale is a pale ale - american brewed by Stellenbosch Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. An assertive American-style Pale Ale with unique gooseberry and citrus notes, perfect balance of hops and smooth drinkability. [Untappd](https://untappd.com/stelliesbeer/beer)

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Pale Ale - American 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 Born Free Pale Ale

For the best experience, serve Born Free Pale Ale 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 - american 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 Born Free Pale Ale?

At 5.5% ABV, Born Free Pale 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml14 g
440 ml19 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Born Free Pale Ale?+

Born Free Pale Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by Stellenbosch Brewing Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Born Free Pale Ale?+

Born Free Pale Ale is a Pale Ale - American brewed by Stellenbosch Brewing Company. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews Born Free Pale Ale?+

Born Free Pale Ale is brewed by Stellenbosch Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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