Imperial Pastry Stout

Grootslang Bottle

Afro Caribbean Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape

Grootslang Bottle is a imperial pastry stout brewed by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 11.2%. Imperial Pastry Stout loaded with thick, complex layers of Chocolate and Dark Berries. Features huge quantities of Sweet Black Cherry, Raspberry and Blackberry puree and Cocoa Nibs.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)11.2%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Imperial Pastry Stout beer

Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

How to serve Grootslang Bottle

For the best experience, serve Grootslang Bottle 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 imperial pastry 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 Grootslang Bottle?

At 11.2% ABV, Grootslang Bottle sits firmly in the high-strength category. 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 ml29 g
440 ml39 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Grootslang Bottle?+

Grootslang Bottle has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 11.2%. It is brewed by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Grootslang Bottle?+

Grootslang Bottle is a Imperial Pastry Stout brewed by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

Who brews Grootslang Bottle?+

Grootslang Bottle is brewed by Afro Caribbean Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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