Lager

WEST COAST ALE

Robson's Real Beer · South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal

WEST COAST ALE is a lager brewed by Robson's Real Beer in KwaZulu-Natal. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. West Coast Ale a ruby red Californian style lager with a rich biscuit aroma. The palate is initially dominated by roasted malts followed by a well-balanced hop character.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml

About Lager beer

Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

How to serve WEST COAST ALE

For the best experience, serve WEST COAST ALE 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 lager style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is WEST COAST ALE?

At 4.0% ABV, WEST COAST ALE 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 ml10 g
340 ml11 g
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of WEST COAST ALE?+

WEST COAST ALE has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Robson's Real Beer in KwaZulu-Natal.

What style of beer is WEST COAST ALE?+

WEST COAST ALE is a Lager brewed by Robson's Real Beer. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews WEST COAST ALE?+

WEST COAST ALE is brewed by Robson's Real Beer, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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