Porter - Other
Ruby Porter
Balgowan Brewery · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Ruby Porter is a porter - other brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A porter with ruby highlights.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Porter - Other beer
Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
How to serve Ruby Porter
For the best experience, serve Ruby 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 porter - other 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 Ruby Porter?
At 4.5% ABV, Ruby 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Ruby Porter?+
Ruby Porter has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Balgowan Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is Ruby Porter?+
Ruby Porter is a Porter - Other brewed by Balgowan Brewery. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
Who brews Ruby Porter?+
Ruby Porter is brewed by Balgowan Brewery, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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