Weiss beer

The Sandfish Weiss

Nieuw Brew · South Africa · Western Cape

The Sandfish Weiss is a weiss beer brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. A slightly sour, slightly tart, light Weiss beer. Another great summer beer! Typical well balanced fruit flavours are present with an emphasis on a refreshing lemon zest flavour.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Weiss beer beer

Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

How to serve The Sandfish Weiss

For the best experience, serve The Sandfish Weiss at 4–7 °C in a tall weizen glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the weiss beer style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with seafood, summer salads and light chicken dishes.

How strong is The Sandfish Weiss?

At 5.0% ABV, The Sandfish Weiss 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 ml13 g
440 ml17 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of The Sandfish Weiss?+

The Sandfish Weiss has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Nieuw Brew in Western Cape.

What style of beer is The Sandfish Weiss?+

The Sandfish Weiss is a Weiss beer brewed by Nieuw Brew. Weiss (wheat) beers are brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, producing a light, refreshing beer with banana and clove notes.

Who brews The Sandfish Weiss?+

The Sandfish Weiss is brewed by Nieuw Brew, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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