Pale Ale / SMaSH Ale

SMaSH IT!

Just Brewing · South Africa · Gauteng

SMaSH IT! is a pale ale / smash ale brewed by Just Brewing in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. A clean, easy-drinking SMaSH beer (Single Malt and Single Hop) with pale malt and Mandarina Bavaria hops.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)3.8%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Pale Ale / SMaSH Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve SMaSH IT!

For the best experience, serve SMaSH IT! at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pale ale / smash ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is SMaSH IT!?

At 3.8% ABV, SMaSH IT! sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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 ml10 g
440 ml13 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of SMaSH IT!?+

SMaSH IT! has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. It is brewed by Just Brewing in Gauteng.

What style of beer is SMaSH IT!?+

SMaSH IT! is a Pale Ale / SMaSH Ale brewed by Just Brewing. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews SMaSH IT!?+

SMaSH IT! is brewed by Just Brewing, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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