English Pale Ale

The Catfish Ale

Nieuw Brew · South Africa · Western Cape

The Catfish Ale is a english pale ale brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A lovely fruity ale with a well rounded bitterness makes for an excellent summer beer.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About English Pale Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve The Catfish Ale

For the best experience, serve The Catfish Ale at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the english pale ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is The Catfish Ale?

At 5.0% ABV, The Catfish Ale 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 The Catfish Ale?+

The Catfish Ale has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape.

What style of beer is The Catfish Ale?+

The Catfish Ale is a English Pale Ale brewed by Nieuw Brew. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews The Catfish Ale?+

The Catfish Ale is brewed by Nieuw Brew, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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