Belgian Blonde

Gariep Blonde

Stellar Brewery · South Africa · Free State

Gariep Blonde is a belgian blonde brewed by Stellar Brewery in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A Belgian-style blonde with a good malty backbone and a slightly sour character.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Belgian Blonde beer

This Belgian Blonde showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

How to serve Gariep Blonde

For the best experience, serve Gariep Blonde at 5–8 °C in a stemmed goblet or tulip glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the belgian blonde style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled vegetables, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.

How strong is Gariep Blonde?

At 5.0% ABV, Gariep Blonde 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 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Gariep Blonde?+

Gariep Blonde has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Stellar Brewery in Free State.

What style of beer is Gariep Blonde?+

Gariep Blonde is a Belgian Blonde brewed by Stellar Brewery. This Belgian Blonde showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Gariep Blonde?+

Gariep Blonde is brewed by Stellar Brewery, based in Free State, South Africa.

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