Amber Ale

The Cheerleader

1000 Hills Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

The Cheerleader is a amber ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. A deep coppery-coloured beer that will have you doing somersaults all night long. Malty, and balanced with a generous hop bill of Amarillo Gold and Willamette.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Amber Ale beer

Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.

How to serve The Cheerleader

For the best experience, serve The Cheerleader 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 amber ale 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 Cheerleader?

At 5.5% ABV, The Cheerleader 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 ml14 g
440 ml19 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Cheerleader?+

The Cheerleader has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is The Cheerleader?+

The Cheerleader is a Amber Ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company. Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.

Who brews The Cheerleader?+

The Cheerleader is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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