California Common
California Common
Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
California Common is a california common brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. A steam beer (Ale/Lager hybrid), the style originated in San Francisco and the western US, and was brewed with lager yeast at ale temperatures.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.2% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About California Common beer
This California Common showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve California Common
For the best experience, serve California Common 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 california common 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 California Common?
At 5.2% ABV, California Common 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 | 14 g |
| 440 ml | 18 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of California Common?+
California Common has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.2%. It is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is California Common?+
California Common is a California Common brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery. This California Common showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews California Common?+
California Common is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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