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Beer · 1895

Castle Lager

South African Breweries

In production

Castle Lager is a South African beer made by South African Breweries in Johannesburg, first released in 1895.

SAB's founding beer, first brewed by Charles Glass at the Castle Brewery, Johannesburg.

Category: Beer
Style: Pale lager
Producer: South African Breweries
Region: Johannesburg
Launched: 1895
Status: In production
Alcohol: 5% ABV

Awards

2000World's Best Bottled Lager, Brewing Industry International Awards

Archivist's note

Earliest dates vary: brewery 1886/1888; SAB dates the beer to 1895.

Sources

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