Cream Ale
Cream Ale
Balgowan Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Cream Ale is a cream ale brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. A light cream ale. 32 IBU.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 3.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Cream Ale beer
This Cream Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve Cream Ale
For the best experience, serve Cream Ale at 5–8 °C in a clean pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the cream ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with a classic South African braai and hearty, savoury dishes.
How strong is Cream Ale?
At 3.5% ABV, Cream 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 | 9 g |
| 440 ml | 12 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Cream Ale?+
Cream Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. It is brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is Cream Ale?+
Cream Ale is a Cream Ale brewed by Balgowan Brewery. This Cream Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews Cream Ale?+
Cream Ale is brewed by Balgowan Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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