Non-Alcoholic Lager

Castle Free

The South African Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng

Castle Free is a non-alcoholic lager brewed by The South African Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 0.0% and contains approximately 77 kcal per 330 ml serving. South Africa’s first homegrown 0.0% alcohol beer, brewed with the same local ingredients as Castle Lager and with the same high standards.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)0.0%
Calories per 330 ml77 kcal
Calories per 100 ml23.3 kcal
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Non-Alcoholic 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 Free

For the best experience, serve Castle Free 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 non-alcoholic 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 Free?

At 0.0% ABV, Castle Free sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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 ml0 g
440 ml0 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Castle Free?+

Castle Free has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 0.0%. It is brewed by The South African Breweries in Gauteng.

How many calories are in Castle Free?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Castle Free contains approximately 77 kcal. That works out to about 23.3 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Castle Free?+

Castle Free is a Non-Alcoholic Lager brewed by The 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 Free?+

Castle Free is brewed by The South African Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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