Pale Ale - Belgian
Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale
Mountain Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape
Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale is a pale ale - belgian brewed by Mountain Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. Hybrid amber/Belgian pale conditioned like a traditional Belgian pale, but lower in alcohol to suit the South African climate.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.3% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pale Ale - Belgian 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 Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale
For the best experience, serve Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber 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 - belgian 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 Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale?
At 5.3% ABV, Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber 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.
| 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 Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale?+
Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. It is brewed by Mountain Brewing Company in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale?+
Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale is a Pale Ale - Belgian brewed by Mountain 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 Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale?+
Cape Kraken | Belgian Amber Ale is brewed by Mountain Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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