Lager - Strong

Zamalek Lager

Route 96 Brewery · South Africa · North West Province

Zamalek Lager is a lager - strong brewed by Route 96 Brewery in North West Province. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. A strong lager designed to be bold and leave a lasting impression.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)5.3%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Lager - Strong 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 Zamalek Lager

For the best experience, serve Zamalek 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 - strong 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 Zamalek Lager?

At 5.3% ABV, Zamalek 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 ml14 g
440 ml18 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Zamalek Lager?+

Zamalek Lager has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.3%. It is brewed by Route 96 Brewery in North West Province.

What style of beer is Zamalek Lager?+

Zamalek Lager is a Lager - Strong brewed by Route 96 Brewery. Lagers are crisp, clean-tasting beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast at cooler temperatures, making them the most popular beer style worldwide.

Who brews Zamalek Lager?+

Zamalek Lager is brewed by Route 96 Brewery, based in North West Province, South Africa.

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