Porter - Imperial / Double
The Black Stag
Frontier Beer Company · South Africa · Gauteng
The Black Stag is a porter - imperial / double brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.5%. An imperial porter, steeped in Honduran coffee beans, toasted coconut, and vanilla
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 8.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Porter - Imperial / Double beer
Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
How to serve The Black Stag
For the best experience, serve The Black Stag 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 porter - imperial / double 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 The Black Stag?
At 8.5% ABV, The Black Stag sits firmly in the high-strength category. 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 | 22 g |
| 440 ml | 30 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of The Black Stag?+
The Black Stag has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.5%. It is brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng.
What style of beer is The Black Stag?+
The Black Stag is a Porter - Imperial / Double brewed by Frontier Beer Company. Porters are dark, malty beers with flavours of chocolate, caramel, and sometimes coffee, slightly lighter in body than stouts.
Who brews The Black Stag?+
The Black Stag is brewed by Frontier Beer Company, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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