Blonde Ale

Champagne Castle Blonde Ale

Drakensberg Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Champagne Castle Blonde Ale is a blonde ale brewed by Drakensberg Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. This beer is a refreshing light ale that can be enjoyed by all beer drinkers.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)3.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Blonde Ale beer

Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.

How to serve Champagne Castle Blonde Ale

For the best experience, serve Champagne Castle Blonde Ale at 5–8 °C in a stemmed goblet or tulip glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the blonde ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled vegetables, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.

How strong is Champagne Castle Blonde Ale?

At 3.5% ABV, Champagne Castle Blonde Ale 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 ml9 g
440 ml12 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Champagne Castle Blonde Ale?+

Champagne Castle Blonde Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. It is brewed by Drakensberg Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Champagne Castle Blonde Ale?+

Champagne Castle Blonde Ale is a Blonde Ale brewed by Drakensberg Brewery. Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.

Who brews Champagne Castle Blonde Ale?+

Champagne Castle Blonde Ale is brewed by Drakensberg Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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