Belgian Ale
The Foreign Exchange Student
1000 Hills Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
The Foreign Exchange Student is a belgian ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 9.0%. A Belgian Ale from Brussels. Sweet in nature, with hints of caramel and toffee, and almost entirely made up of Belgian chocolate notes.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 9.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Belgian Ale beer
This Belgian Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
How to serve The Foreign Exchange Student
For the best experience, serve The Foreign Exchange Student 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 belgian 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 Foreign Exchange Student?
At 9.0% ABV, The Foreign Exchange Student 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 23 g |
| 440 ml | 31 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of The Foreign Exchange Student?+
The Foreign Exchange Student has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 9.0%. It is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal.
What style of beer is The Foreign Exchange Student?+
The Foreign Exchange Student is a Belgian Ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company. This Belgian Ale showcases the brewer's interpretation of the style with unique local ingredients and techniques.
Who brews The Foreign Exchange Student?+
The Foreign Exchange Student is brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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