Golden Lager

Golden Draught

Black Horse Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng

Golden Draught is a golden lager brewed by Black Horse Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.3%. A smooth, refreshing golden lager with subtle honey and malt notes. Unpasteurised and naturally flavourful, with a 4.3% ABV.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.3%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Golden 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 Golden Draught

For the best experience, serve Golden 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 golden 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 Golden Draught?

At 4.3% ABV, Golden 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 ml11 g
440 ml15 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Golden Draught?+

Golden Draught has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.3%. It is brewed by Black Horse Brewery in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Golden Draught?+

Golden Draught is a Golden Lager brewed by Black Horse Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Golden Draught?+

Golden Draught is brewed by Black Horse Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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