Spiced / Herbed Beer
Buchu Beer
Ale House · South Africa · North West
Buchu Beer is a spiced / herbed beer brewed by Ale House in North West. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A delicious session ale infused with aromatic South African Buchu herbs, providing a unique spicy flavor.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Spiced / Herbed Beer beer
This Spiced / Herbed Beer showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve Buchu Beer
For the best experience, serve Buchu Beer 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 spiced / herbed beer 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 Buchu Beer?
At 4.5% ABV, Buchu Beer 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 Buchu Beer?+
Buchu Beer has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Ale House in North West.
What style of beer is Buchu Beer?+
Buchu Beer is a Spiced / Herbed Beer brewed by Ale House. This Spiced / Herbed Beer showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews Buchu Beer?+
Buchu Beer is brewed by Ale House, based in North West, South Africa.
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