Bitter - Session / Ordinary
English Ale
Highland Brew Company · South Africa · Free State
English Ale is a bitter - session / ordinary brewed by Highland Brew Company in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A light and sessionable English Bitter, malt driven, easy drinking, quaffable!
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Bitter - Session / Ordinary beer
This Bitter - Session / Ordinary showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve English Ale
For the best experience, serve English 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 bitter - session / ordinary 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 English Ale?
At 4.5% ABV, English 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 | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of English Ale?+
English Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Highland Brew Company in Free State.
What style of beer is English Ale?+
English Ale is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary brewed by Highland Brew Company. This Bitter - Session / Ordinary showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews English Ale?+
English Ale is brewed by Highland Brew Company, based in Free State, South Africa.
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