Lager

Carling Black Label

Carling Black Label · South Africa · Gauteng

Carling Black Label is a lager brewed by Carling Black Label in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5% and contains approximately 152 kcal per 330 ml serving. A high quality beer that our consumers can drink whenever they want to enjoy the refreshing taste of a great lager. Known for its quality taste and over 50 awards.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.5%
Calories per 330 ml152 kcal
Calories per 100 ml46 kcal
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve Carling Black Label

For the best experience, serve Carling Black Label at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Carling Black Label?

At 5.5% ABV, Carling Black Label 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 Carling Black Label?+

Carling Black Label has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by Carling Black Label in Gauteng.

How many calories are in Carling Black Label?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Carling Black Label contains approximately 152 kcal. That works out to about 46 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Carling Black Label?+

Carling Black Label is a Lager brewed by Carling Black Label. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Carling Black Label?+

Carling Black Label is brewed by Carling Black Label, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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