Imperial Porter
Come To the Bark Side
The Kennel Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
Come To the Bark Side is a imperial porter brewed by The Kennel Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.8%. An imperial pastry Porter with cocoa, coconut, vanilla, lactose, and cinnamon.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 8.8% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Imperial Porter beer
Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
How to serve Come To the Bark Side
For the best experience, serve Come To the Bark Side at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the imperial porter style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.
How strong is Come To the Bark Side?
At 8.8% ABV, Come To the Bark Side sits firmly in the high-strength category. 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 | 23 g |
| 440 ml | 31 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Come To the Bark Side?+
Come To the Bark Side has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.8%. It is brewed by The Kennel Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Come To the Bark Side?+
Come To the Bark Side is a Imperial Porter brewed by The Kennel Brewery. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
Who brews Come To the Bark Side?+
Come To the Bark Side is brewed by The Kennel Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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