Amber Ale
Rooinek
Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse · South Africa · Western Cape
Rooinek is a amber ale brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A copper-red ale featuring rich toffee and caramel flavors with a lasting sweet aftertaste.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Amber Ale beer
Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.
How to serve Rooinek
For the best experience, serve Rooinek 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 amber 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 Rooinek?
At 5.0% ABV, Rooinek 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 Rooinek?+
Rooinek has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Rooinek?+
Rooinek is a Amber Ale brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse. Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.
Who brews Rooinek?+
Rooinek is brewed by Old Potter’s Inn & Brewhouse, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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