Amber Ale

ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)

Karusa Winery & Micro Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape

ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale) is a amber ale brewed by Karusa Winery & Micro Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. This beer has a copper-amber colour and is refreshingly crisp with a light nutty and roast malt flavour and hints of tropical hops. It is full and complex with a medium bitterness.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

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

About Amber Ale beer

Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.

How to serve ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)

For the best experience, serve ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale) at 5–8 °C in a clean pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the amber ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with a classic South African braai and hearty, savoury dishes.

How strong is ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)?

At 4.0% ABV, ZWARTBERGER (Amber 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
440 ml14 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)?+

ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale) has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0%. It is brewed by Karusa Winery & Micro Brewery in Western Cape.

What style of beer is ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)?+

ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale) is a Amber Ale brewed by Karusa Winery & Micro Brewery. Amber ales balance malt sweetness with hop bitterness, offering caramel and toasty flavours in a medium-bodied beer.

Who brews ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale)?+

ZWARTBERGER (Amber Ale) is brewed by Karusa Winery & Micro Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.

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