Wheat Beer - Other

Sophiatown

Frontier Beer Company · South Africa · Gauteng

Sophiatown is a wheat beer - other brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. Inspired by a belgian witbier, this beer aims to take its own direction, bringing together Belgian ...

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.8%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Wheat Beer - Other beer

This Wheat Beer - Other showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

How to serve Sophiatown

For the best experience, serve Sophiatown at 4–7 °C in a tall weizen glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the wheat beer - other style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with seafood, summer salads and light chicken dishes.

How strong is Sophiatown?

At 4.8% ABV, Sophiatown 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 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Sophiatown?+

Sophiatown has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. It is brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Sophiatown?+

Sophiatown is a Wheat Beer - Other brewed by Frontier Beer Company. This Wheat Beer - Other showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Sophiatown?+

Sophiatown is brewed by Frontier Beer Company, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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