Lager

Light Lager

Copperlake Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng

Light Lager is a lager brewed by Copperlake Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. Easy drinking, clean malty profile, medium body and carbonation.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Available serving sizes330 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 Light Lager

For the best experience, serve Light 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 Light Lager?

At 4.0% ABV, Light 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml10 g
440 ml14 g
500 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Light Lager?+

Light Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Copperlake Breweries in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Light Lager?+

Light Lager is a Lager brewed by Copperlake Breweries. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Light Lager?+

Light Lager is brewed by Copperlake Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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