Light Lager

Castle Lite

Castle Lite · South Africa · Gauteng

Castle Lite is a light lager brewed by Castle Lite in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0% and contains approximately 99 kcal per 330 ml serving. Brewed at -2.5°C for a crisp, refreshing taste that hits like a frozen avalanche. South Africa's favorite draught, now also in a can.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Calories per 330 ml99 kcal
Calories per 100 ml30 kcal
Available serving sizes330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml

About Light 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 Lite

For the best experience, serve Castle Lite 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 light 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 Lite?

At 4.0% ABV, Castle Lite 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 ml10 g
340 ml11 g
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Castle Lite?+

Castle Lite has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Castle Lite in Gauteng.

How many calories are in Castle Lite?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Castle Lite contains approximately 99 kcal. That works out to about 30 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Castle Lite?+

Castle Lite is a Light Lager brewed by Castle Lite. 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 Lite?+

Castle Lite is brewed by Castle Lite, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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