Lager

Desert Lager

Saggy Stone Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Desert Lager is a lager brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. Light. Fresh. Citrusy. The Desert Lager is a fresh welcome of light, wheat malt and lemony notes, which allude to a subtle honey and bitter Lager.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve Desert Lager

For the best experience, serve Desert Lager at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Desert Lager?

At 4.0% ABV, Desert Lager 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 ml10 g
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Desert Lager?+

Desert Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Desert Lager?+

Desert Lager is a Lager brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Desert Lager?+

Desert Lager is brewed by Saggy Stone Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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