American Pale Ale

The Quarterback

1000 Hills Brewing Company · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

The Quarterback is a american pale ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. This light and easy drinking APA will be scoring touchdowns on your taste buds after every gulp. Flavoured with Citra and bittered with Cascade hops.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About American Pale Ale beer

Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

How to serve The Quarterback

For the best experience, serve The Quarterback at 7–10 °C in a tulip glass to concentrate the hop aroma. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the american pale ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with spicy peri-peri chicken, burgers and sharp, tangy cheeses.

How strong is The Quarterback?

At 4.5% ABV, The Quarterback 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 ml12 g
440 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Quarterback?+

The Quarterback 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 Quarterback?+

The Quarterback is a American Pale Ale brewed by 1000 Hills Brewing Company. Pale ales are hop-forward beers with a balanced malt profile, offering floral, citrus, or piney notes depending on the hops used.

Who brews The Quarterback?+

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

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