Brown Ale - Belgian
The Bruno
Buchanan’s Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
The Bruno is a brown ale - belgian brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Crisp & Bitter Belgian style ale.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Brown Ale - Belgian beer
This Brown Ale - Belgian showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve The Bruno
For the best experience, serve The Bruno 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 brown ale - belgian 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 The Bruno?
At 5.0% ABV, The Bruno 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 | 13 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of The Bruno?+
The Bruno has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is The Bruno?+
The Bruno is a Brown Ale - Belgian brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery. This Brown Ale - Belgian showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews The Bruno?+
The Bruno is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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