American Sweet Stout
Dark Ale
Emerald Vale Brewing Company · South Africa · Eastern Cape
Dark Ale is a american sweet stout brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company in Eastern Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6%. Rich, Full-Bodied American Sweet Stout with strong roasted coffee flavours. [Emerald Vale](https://www.emeraldvale.co.za/brewery-beer)
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.6% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About American Sweet Stout beer
Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
How to serve Dark Ale
For the best experience, serve Dark Ale 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 american sweet stout 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 Dark Ale?
At 5.6% ABV, Dark Ale 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 15 g |
| 440 ml | 19 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Dark Ale?+
Dark Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.6%. It is brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company in Eastern Cape.
What style of beer is Dark Ale?+
Dark Ale is a American Sweet Stout brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
Who brews Dark Ale?+
Dark Ale is brewed by Emerald Vale Brewing Company, based in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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