White Stout

The Doppelgänger

SMACK! Republic Brewing Co. · South Africa · Gauteng

The Doppelgänger is a white stout brewed by SMACK! Republic Brewing Co. in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. A white stout infused with freshly roasted coffee beans, cacao nibs, vanilla and Kentucky bourbon.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About White Stout beer

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

How to serve The Doppelgänger

For the best experience, serve The Doppelgänger 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 white stout 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 Doppelgänger?

At 5.5% ABV, The Doppelgänger 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 Doppelgänger?+

The Doppelgänger has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.5%. It is brewed by SMACK! Republic Brewing Co. in Gauteng.

What style of beer is The Doppelgänger?+

The Doppelgänger is a White Stout brewed by SMACK! Republic Brewing Co.. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.

Who brews The Doppelgänger?+

The Doppelgänger is brewed by SMACK! Republic Brewing Co., based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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