Pilsner - German
Monkey's Paw
Urban Brewing Company · South Africa · Western Cape
Monkey's Paw is a pilsner - german brewed by Urban Brewing Company in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Award-winning German-style Pilsner.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pilsner - German 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 Monkey's Paw
For the best experience, serve Monkey's Paw 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 - german 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 Monkey's Paw?
At 5.0% ABV, Monkey's Paw 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 | 13 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Monkey's Paw?+
Monkey's Paw has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Urban Brewing Company in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Monkey's Paw?+
Monkey's Paw is a Pilsner - German brewed by Urban Brewing Company. 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 Monkey's Paw?+
Monkey's Paw is brewed by Urban Brewing Company, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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