Pale Ale

City Slicker

Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse · South Africa · Western Cape

City Slicker is a pale ale brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. An entry-level sessional ale with a malt profile of freshly baked bread and aromas from American hops.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Pale Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve City Slicker

For the best experience, serve City Slicker at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pale ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is City Slicker?

At 4.5% ABV, City Slicker 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 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of City Slicker?+

City Slicker has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Western Cape.

What style of beer is City Slicker?+

City Slicker is a Pale Ale brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews City Slicker?+

City Slicker is brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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