Lager
Castle Lager
South African Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton)
Castle Lager is a lager brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton). It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0% and contains approximately 152 kcal per 330 ml serving. South Africa’s national beer, a somewhat dry, somewhat bitter but never sweet lager with a perfect, timeless taste.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 152 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 46 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 340 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 Lager
For the best experience, serve Castle Lager 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, 340 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.
How strong is Castle Lager?
At 5.0% ABV, Castle Lager 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 | 13 g |
| 340 ml | 13 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 Lager?+
Castle Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton).
How many calories are in Castle Lager?+
A standard 330 ml serving of Castle Lager contains approximately 152 kcal. That works out to about 46 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is Castle Lager?+
Castle Lager 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 Lager?+
Castle Lager is brewed by South African Breweries, based in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton), South Africa.
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