Lager
Castle Double Malt
South African Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton)
Castle Double Malt is a lager brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton). It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8% and contains approximately 148 kcal per 330 ml serving. A premium lager made with two types of malt, offering a rich, well-balanced flavor between the original lager and the lite.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.8% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 148 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 45 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 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 Castle Double Malt
For the best experience, serve Castle Double Malt 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 Castle Double Malt?
At 4.8% ABV, Castle Double Malt 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 | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Castle Double Malt?+
Castle Double Malt has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. It is brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton).
How many calories are in Castle Double Malt?+
A standard 330 ml serving of Castle Double Malt contains approximately 148 kcal. That works out to about 45 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is Castle Double Malt?+
Castle Double Malt is a Lager brewed by South African Breweries. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.
Who brews Castle Double Malt?+
Castle Double Malt is brewed by South African Breweries, based in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton), South Africa.
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