Smoked Beer
Slow Boat
Buchanan’s Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
Slow Boat is a smoked beer brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Smokey but subtly so - not OTT like most German smoked beers.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Smoked Beer beer
This Smoked Beer showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve Slow Boat
For the best experience, serve Slow Boat 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 smoked beer 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 Slow Boat?
At 5.0% ABV, Slow Boat 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 Slow Boat?+
Slow Boat has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Slow Boat?+
Slow Boat is a Smoked Beer brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery. This Smoked Beer showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews Slow Boat?+
Slow Boat is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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