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Castle Lager

Name: Castle Lager
Brand: South African Breweries (AB InBev)

South African Breweries (AB InBev)

Pale Lager →
5.0% ABV
IBU 12
EBC 6
340ml
🇿🇦 South Africa

Castle Lager is South Africa’s national beer, brewed since 1895. Historical sponsor of cricket and South African rugby, it accompanies braais (barbecues) with its characteristic malty roundness.

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa

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In a nutshell

Pale Lager · 5.0% ABV · 🇿🇦 South Africa. Perfect with Braai (South African BBQ).

📊 Specs

5.0%

ABV

IBU

EBC

4–6°C

Serve at

340ml

Format

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Standard glass

👃 Tasting notes

ABV

5.0%

IBU

Appearance

Gold with fine white head

Aroma

Light malt, slightly biscuit

Taste

Malty, slightly bitter, balanced

Finish

Dry, short, clean

🍽️ Food pairing

Braai (South African BBQ)
Boerewors
Biltong
Bobotie

🏭 The brewery

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South African Breweries (AB InBev)

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Official site ↗

🍺 Similar beers

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Castle Lager?

Castle Lager has an ABV of 5.0%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a medium-strength beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.

Where does Castle Lager come from?

Castle Lager is brewed by South African Breweries (AB InBev) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What food pairs well with Castle Lager?

Castle Lager pairs beautifully with: Braai (South African BBQ), Boerewors, Biltong.

How should Castle Lager be served?

Serve Castle Lager at 4–6°C in a Standard glass. It is a Pale Lager style beer.

🧭 Tasting and serving

Castle Lager, a Pale Lager brewed to 5.0% ABV, 12 IBU, 6 EBC. The beer comes from South African Breweries (AB InBev), in Johannesburg, South Africa. At 5.0% it is standard in strength, and its 6 EBC puts it in the pale gold range. In the glass, it shows gold with fine white head; the aroma leads with light malt, slightly biscuit; the body comes across malty, slightly bitter, balanced; it ends dry, short, clean. Classic pairings include Braai (South African BBQ), Boerewors, Biltong and Bobotie. It is best served at 4–6°C in a standard glass and commonly sold in 340ml.