Lager

Cheetah Gold

East End Brewery · South Africa · Free State

Cheetah Gold is a lager brewed by East End Brewery in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. A flagship golden lager/ale from the brewery.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.8%
Available serving sizes330 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 Cheetah Gold

For the best experience, serve Cheetah Gold 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 Cheetah Gold?

At 4.8% ABV, Cheetah Gold 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 ml12 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Cheetah Gold?+

Cheetah Gold has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. It is brewed by East End Brewery in Free State.

What style of beer is Cheetah Gold?+

Cheetah Gold is a Lager brewed by East End Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Cheetah Gold?+

Cheetah Gold is brewed by East End Brewery, based in Free State, South Africa.

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