Pilsner - Other

Waveren Pilsner

Buchanan’s Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

Waveren Pilsner is a pilsner - other brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. Crisp and bitter for those hot Tulbagh summers.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Pilsner - Other beer

Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.

How to serve Waveren Pilsner

For the best experience, serve Waveren Pilsner at 3–5 °C (well chilled) in a slender pilsner glass or a frosted mug. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the pilsner - other style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Waveren Pilsner?

At 4.5% ABV, Waveren Pilsner 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 Waveren Pilsner?+

Waveren Pilsner has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is Waveren Pilsner?+

Waveren Pilsner is a Pilsner - Other brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery. Pilsners are a type of pale lager with a distinctive hoppy bitterness, crisp finish, and golden colour — one of the world's most popular beer styles.

Who brews Waveren Pilsner?+

Waveren Pilsner is brewed by Buchanan’s Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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