Stout
Giant’s Castle Stout
Drakensberg Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Giant’s Castle Stout is a stout brewed by Drakensberg Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. A smooth, dark stout with hints of chocolate and coffee.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Stout beer
Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
How to serve Giant’s Castle Stout
For the best experience, serve Giant’s Castle Stout 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 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 Giant’s Castle Stout?
At 4.0% ABV, Giant’s Castle Stout 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 | 10 g |
| 440 ml | 14 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Giant’s Castle Stout?+
Giant’s Castle Stout has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Drakensberg Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is Giant’s Castle Stout?+
Giant’s Castle Stout is a Stout brewed by Drakensberg Brewery. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
Who brews Giant’s Castle Stout?+
Giant’s Castle Stout is brewed by Drakensberg Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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