Lager

Windhoek Lager

Windhoek Draught · South Africa · Western Cape (South African distribution office) / Khomas (Brewery location in Namibia)

Windhoek Lager is a lager brewed by Windhoek Draught in Western Cape (South African distribution office) / Khomas (Brewery location in Namibia). It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0% and contains approximately 461 kcal per 330 ml serving. Windhoek Lager is an award-winning premium lager with a rich, full flavour and a real refreshing hint of hops. We brew our lager with extra Hallertauer hops.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.0%
Calories per 330 ml461 kcal
Calories per 100 ml139.8 kcal
Available serving sizes330 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 Windhoek Lager

For the best experience, serve Windhoek Lager 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, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with boerewors rolls, braai fare, fish and chips and salty snacks.

How strong is Windhoek Lager?

At 4.0% ABV, Windhoek Lager 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
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Windhoek Lager?+

Windhoek Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Windhoek Draught in Western Cape (South African distribution office) / Khomas (Brewery location in Namibia).

How many calories are in Windhoek Lager?+

A standard 330 ml serving of Windhoek Lager contains approximately 461 kcal. That works out to about 139.8 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is Windhoek Lager?+

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

Who brews Windhoek Lager?+

Windhoek Lager is brewed by Windhoek Draught, based in Western Cape (South African distribution office) / Khomas (Brewery location in Namibia), South Africa.

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