English Ale / Golden Ale

Naked Ale

Zwakala Brewery · South Africa · Limpopo

Naked Ale is a english ale / golden ale brewed by Zwakala Brewery in Limpopo. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Similar to a traditional English beer, bitter with a caramel nose. Known as one of the beers the micro-brewery is famous for.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About English Ale / Golden Ale beer

Golden ales are light, refreshing beers with a delicate malt sweetness and subtle hop character.

How to serve Naked Ale

For the best experience, serve Naked Ale 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 english ale / golden 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 Naked Ale?

At 5.0% ABV, Naked Ale 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 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Naked Ale?+

Naked Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Zwakala Brewery in Limpopo.

What style of beer is Naked Ale?+

Naked Ale is a English Ale / Golden Ale brewed by Zwakala Brewery. Golden ales are light, refreshing beers with a delicate malt sweetness and subtle hop character.

Who brews Naked Ale?+

Naked Ale is brewed by Zwakala Brewery, based in Limpopo, South Africa.

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