Pale Ale - English
Gilroy Favourite
Gilroy's Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
Gilroy Favourite is a pale ale - english brewed by Gilroy's Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. An English-style pale ale brewed with golden and crystal malts, a secret blend of hops, honey, and Gilroy's ale yeast.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pale Ale - English beer
Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.
How to serve Gilroy Favourite
For the best experience, serve Gilroy Favourite at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pale ale - english style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.
How strong is Gilroy Favourite?
At 4.0% ABV, Gilroy Favourite 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 Gilroy Favourite?+
Gilroy Favourite has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Gilroy's Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Gilroy Favourite?+
Gilroy Favourite is a Pale Ale - English brewed by Gilroy's Brewery. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.
Who brews Gilroy Favourite?+
Gilroy Favourite is brewed by Gilroy's Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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