Lager

South Beer | True Lager

Valley Brewery & Taproom · South Africa · Western Cape

South Beer | True Lager is a lager brewed by Valley Brewery & Taproom in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. A robust lager with character. Crisp and refreshing.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve South Beer | True Lager

For the best experience, serve South Beer | True Lager at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is South Beer | True Lager?

At 5.5% ABV, South Beer | True Lager 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 ml14 g
440 ml19 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of South Beer | True Lager?+

South Beer | True Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by Valley Brewery & Taproom in Western Cape.

What style of beer is South Beer | True Lager?+

South Beer | True Lager is a Lager brewed by Valley Brewery & Taproom. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews South Beer | True Lager?+

South Beer | True Lager is brewed by Valley Brewery & Taproom, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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