Fruit Beer (Cherry Blonde)

Sarie Marais

Nieuw Brew · South Africa · Western Cape

Sarie Marais is a fruit beer (cherry blonde) brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. Dominated cherry on the nose and in taste. Don’t let the colour fool you, this is a beer in every right.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Fruit Beer (Cherry Blonde) beer

This Fruit Beer (Cherry Blonde) showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

How to serve Sarie Marais

For the best experience, serve Sarie Marais at 5–8 °C in a stemmed goblet or tulip glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the fruit beer (cherry blonde) style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled vegetables, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.

How strong is Sarie Marais?

At 4.5% ABV, Sarie Marais 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 Sarie Marais?+

Sarie Marais has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Sarie Marais?+

Sarie Marais is a Fruit Beer (Cherry Blonde) brewed by Nieuw Brew. This Fruit Beer (Cherry Blonde) showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Sarie Marais?+

Sarie Marais is brewed by Nieuw Brew, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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