Pilsner

North Side Pilsner

Agar's Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng

North Side Pilsner is a pilsner brewed by Agar's Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A crisp, refreshing Bohemian Pilsner with a floral aroma, combining subtle spice from Saaz hops with a rich, bready, maltiness.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Pilsner 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 North Side Pilsner

For the best experience, serve North Side Pilsner 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 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 North Side Pilsner?

At 4.5% ABV, North Side Pilsner 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 ml12 g
440 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of North Side Pilsner?+

North Side Pilsner has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Agar's Brewery in Gauteng.

What style of beer is North Side Pilsner?+

North Side Pilsner is a Pilsner brewed by Agar's Brewery. 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 North Side Pilsner?+

North Side Pilsner is brewed by Agar's Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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