Pilsner / Ale Style
The Dean
1000 Hills Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
The Dean is a pilsner / ale style brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. This collegiate pilsner, with its ale style, deserves the high ranking, authoritative position it holds as the big dog on campus.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Pilsner / Ale Style beer
Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.
How to serve The Dean
For the best experience, serve The Dean at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pilsner / ale style style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.
How strong is The Dean?
At 4.5% ABV, The Dean 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 | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of The Dean?+
The Dean has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is The Dean?+
The Dean is a Pilsner / Ale Style brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company. Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.
Who brews The Dean?+
The Dean is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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