Lager

Farmer's Draught

Rockland Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng

Farmer's Draught is a lager brewed by Rockland Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. This German-style lager is a gorgeous golden colour with a sweet aftertaste.

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 Farmer's Draught

For the best experience, serve Farmer's Draught 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 Farmer's Draught?

At 4.0% ABV, Farmer's Draught 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 Farmer's Draught?+

Farmer's Draught has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Rockland Breweries in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Farmer's Draught?+

Farmer's Draught is a Lager brewed by Rockland Breweries. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Farmer's Draught?+

Farmer's Draught is brewed by Rockland Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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