Pale Ale
Country Ale
Swagga Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng
Country Ale is a pale ale brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. A quaffable pale ale with low maltiness and a pleasant hop aroma. Mid strength beer with a good bitterness and East Kent Goldings as a classic English ale aroma hop.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 3.8% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 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 Country Ale
For the best experience, serve Country Ale 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 Country Ale?
At 3.8% ABV, Country 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 10 g |
| 440 ml | 13 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Country Ale?+
Country Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. It is brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Country Ale?+
Country Ale is a Pale Ale brewed by Swagga Breweries. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.
Who brews Country Ale?+
Country Ale is brewed by Swagga Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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