Amber Ale
True Grit
Mad Giant Beer · South Africa · Gauteng
True Grit is a amber ale brewed by Mad Giant Beer in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. Hoppy red ale with some slight caramel notes.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 5.0% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Amber Ale beer
Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.
How to serve True Grit
For the best experience, serve True Grit 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 amber 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 True Grit?
At 5.0% ABV, True Grit 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 | 13 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of True Grit?+
True Grit has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.0%. It is brewed by Mad Giant Beer in Gauteng.
What style of beer is True Grit?+
True Grit is a Amber Ale brewed by Mad Giant Beer. Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.
Who brews True Grit?+
True Grit is brewed by Mad Giant Beer, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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