Stout - Imperial / Double

The Cuban

Frontier Beer Company · South Africa · Gauteng

The Cuban is a stout - imperial / double brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. One of our most extreme beers to date. A brett imperial stout aged in red wine barrels, and further...

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)8.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Stout - Imperial / Double beer

Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

How to serve The Cuban

For the best experience, serve The Cuban 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 - 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 Cuban?

At 8.0% ABV, The Cuban 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml21 g
440 ml28 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Cuban?+

The Cuban has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 8.0%. It is brewed by Frontier Beer Company in Gauteng.

What style of beer is The Cuban?+

The Cuban is a Stout - Imperial / Double brewed by Frontier Beer Company. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

Who brews The Cuban?+

The Cuban is brewed by Frontier Beer Company, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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