Red Ale
Red Ale
Agar's Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng
Red Ale is a red ale brewed by Agar's Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Styled on the American Amber, very drinkable with loads of citrus and spicy hop flavours. This is a medium to full-bodied beer with significant caramel richness.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Red Ale beer
Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
How to serve Red Ale
For the best experience, serve Red Ale 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 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 Ale?
At 5.0% ABV, Red 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 13 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Red Ale?+
Red Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Agar's Brewery in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Red Ale?+
Red Ale is a Red Ale brewed by Agar's Brewery. Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
Who brews Red Ale?+
Red Ale is brewed by Agar's Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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