Sour - Other

Summer Sour

Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery · South Africa · Gauteng

Summer Sour is a sour - other brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A little sour, a little tart, a little sweet, full of flavour. Perfect for a hot summers day.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Sour - Other beer

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

How to serve Summer Sour

For the best experience, serve Summer Sour 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 sour - other 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 Summer Sour?

At 5.0% ABV, Summer Sour 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 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Summer Sour?+

Summer Sour has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Summer Sour?+

Summer Sour is a Sour - Other brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery. This Sour - Other showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.

Who brews Summer Sour?+

Summer Sour is brewed by Friar’s Habit Craft Brewery, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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