Lager
Helles Lager
Berg River Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
Helles Lager is a lager brewed by Berg River Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.3%. A golden beer that is simply light, easy and more-ish. With a hoppy nose offering the traditional flavours of a lager, a long easy finish leaves you with an ingrained feeling of satisfaction.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.3% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml, 500 ml |
About 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 Helles Lager
For the best experience, serve Helles Lager 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 lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml, 500 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.
How strong is Helles Lager?
At 4.3% ABV, Helles Lager 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 | 11 g |
| 440 ml | 15 g |
| 500 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Helles Lager?+
Helles Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.3%. It is brewed by Berg River Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Helles Lager?+
Helles Lager is a Lager brewed by Berg River 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 Helles Lager?+
Helles Lager is brewed by Berg River Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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