Blonde Ale / Light Ale

Hot Blonde

Durban Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Hot Blonde is a blonde ale / light ale brewed by Durban Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. A Lusty Light ale, with hints of honey, finished with a crisp hop bitterness.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Blonde Ale / Light Ale beer

Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.

How to serve Hot Blonde

For the best experience, serve Hot Blonde at 5–8 °C in a stemmed goblet or tulip glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the blonde ale / light ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled vegetables, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.

How strong is Hot Blonde?

At 4.0% ABV, Hot Blonde 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 ml10 g
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Hot Blonde?+

Hot Blonde has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Durban Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Hot Blonde?+

Hot Blonde is a Blonde Ale / Light Ale brewed by Durban Brewing Company. Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.

Who brews Hot Blonde?+

Hot Blonde is brewed by Durban Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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