Irish Red Ale

Red

Nguni Brewing Co. · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

Red is a irish red ale brewed by Nguni Brewing Co. in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. Irish Ale - The four leaf clover of Reds – our dry and refreshing Irish style red. Slight bitterness up front followed by biscuity, roasted flavours.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Irish Red Ale beer

Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.

How to serve Red

For the best experience, serve Red at 5–8 °C in a clean pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the irish red ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with a classic South African braai and hearty, savoury dishes.

How strong is Red?

At 4.5% ABV, Red 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 Red?+

Red has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Nguni Brewing Co. in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is Red?+

Red is a Irish Red Ale brewed by Nguni Brewing Co.. Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.

Who brews Red?+

Red is brewed by Nguni Brewing Co., based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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