Strong Ale - English
Gilroy Serious
Gilroy's Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
Gilroy Serious is a strong ale - english brewed by Gilroy's Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. A rich, strong dark claret-hued ale with flavors of dark chocolate and liquorice. Matured for longer for a serious drinking experience.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Strong Ale - English beer
This Strong Ale - English showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve Gilroy Serious
For the best experience, serve Gilroy Serious 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 strong ale - english 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 Gilroy Serious?
At 5.5% ABV, Gilroy Serious 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 | 14 g |
| 440 ml | 19 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Gilroy Serious?+
Gilroy Serious has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by Gilroy's Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Gilroy Serious?+
Gilroy Serious is a Strong Ale - English brewed by Gilroy's Brewery. This Strong Ale - English showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews Gilroy Serious?+
Gilroy Serious is brewed by Gilroy's Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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