Pilsner
Hansa Pilsener
South African Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton)
Hansa Pilsener is a pilsner brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton). It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5% and contains approximately 134 kcal per 330 ml serving. Brewed with Saaz hops for a crisp, refreshing pilsner taste with a distinct hop profile.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 134 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 40.6 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pilsner beer
Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.
How to serve Hansa Pilsener
For the best experience, serve Hansa Pilsener 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 pilsner 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 Hansa Pilsener?
At 4.5% ABV, Hansa Pilsener 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 | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Hansa Pilsener?+
Hansa Pilsener has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by South African Breweries in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton).
How many calories are in Hansa Pilsener?+
A standard 330 ml serving of Hansa Pilsener contains approximately 134 kcal. That works out to about 40.6 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is Hansa Pilsener?+
Hansa Pilsener is a Pilsner brewed by South African Breweries. Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.
Who brews Hansa Pilsener?+
Hansa Pilsener is brewed by South African Breweries, based in Gauteng (Headquarters in Sandton), South Africa.
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