Stout

Stout

Highland Brew Company · South Africa · Free State

Stout is a stout brewed by Highland Brew Company in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. A classic dark stout.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Stout beer

Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

How to serve Stout

For the best experience, serve Stout at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the stout style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.

How strong is Stout?

At 4.5% ABV, Stout 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 Stout?+

Stout has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Highland Brew Company in Free State.

What style of beer is Stout?+

Stout is a Stout brewed by Highland Brew Company. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

Who brews Stout?+

Stout is brewed by Highland Brew Company, based in Free State, South Africa.

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