Light Lager
Windhoek Light
Windhoek Lager · South Africa · Western Cape
Windhoek Light is a light lager brewed by Windhoek Lager in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.4% and contains approximately 82 kcal per 330 ml serving. A low-alcohol, low-kilojoule beer brand temporarily discontinued as of May 2022.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 2.4% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 82 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 24.8 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 340 ml, 440 ml |
About Light 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 Light
For the best experience, serve Windhoek Light 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 light 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 Windhoek Light?
At 2.4% ABV, Windhoek Light sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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 | 6 g |
| 340 ml | 6 g |
| 440 ml | 8 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Windhoek Light?+
Windhoek Light has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.4%. It is brewed by Windhoek Lager in Western Cape.
How many calories are in Windhoek Light?+
A standard 330 ml serving of Windhoek Light contains approximately 82 kcal. That works out to about 24.8 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is Windhoek Light?+
Windhoek Light is a Light Lager brewed by Windhoek Lager. 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 Light?+
Windhoek Light is brewed by Windhoek Lager, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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