Stout
Swartland Stout
Clarens Brewery · South Africa · Free State
Swartland Stout is a stout brewed by Clarens Brewery in Free State. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. An American oatmeal stout, dark and sweet, full-bodied with subtle chocolate and coffee aromas and a creamy head.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 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 Swartland Stout
For the best experience, serve Swartland 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 Swartland Stout?
At 4.5% ABV, Swartland 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Swartland Stout?+
Swartland Stout has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Clarens Brewery in Free State.
What style of beer is Swartland Stout?+
Swartland Stout is a Stout brewed by Clarens Brewery. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
Who brews Swartland Stout?+
Swartland Stout is brewed by Clarens Brewery, based in Free State, South Africa.
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