Oktoberfest Lager

Oktoberfest

Barrington’s Craft Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Oktoberfest is a oktoberfest lager brewed by Barrington’s Craft Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.7%. Golden brew featuring notes of honey and forward malt character beneath a frothy white head, designed for a party.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.7%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Oktoberfest 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 Oktoberfest

For the best experience, serve Oktoberfest 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 oktoberfest lager 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 Oktoberfest?

At 5.7% ABV, Oktoberfest 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 ml15 g
440 ml20 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Oktoberfest?+

Oktoberfest has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.7%. It is brewed by Barrington’s Craft Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Oktoberfest?+

Oktoberfest is a Oktoberfest Lager brewed by Barrington’s Craft Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Oktoberfest?+

Oktoberfest is brewed by Barrington’s Craft Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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