Smoked Porter

Portercollie Smoked Porter

The Kennel Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Portercollie Smoked Porter is a smoked porter brewed by The Kennel Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A dark and smoky porter named after the Border Collie.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Smoked Porter beer

Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.

How to serve Portercollie Smoked Porter

For the best experience, serve Portercollie Smoked Porter at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the smoked porter style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.

How strong is Portercollie Smoked Porter?

At 5.0% ABV, Portercollie Smoked Porter 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 Portercollie Smoked Porter?+

Portercollie Smoked Porter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by The Kennel Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Portercollie Smoked Porter?+

Portercollie Smoked Porter is a Smoked Porter brewed by The Kennel Brewery. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.

Who brews Portercollie Smoked Porter?+

Portercollie Smoked Porter is brewed by The Kennel Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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