Carling Black Label 5.5% (330ml)

Carling Black Label has been quenching South Africans’ thirst for over 40 years. As one of the most awarded beers in the world, it has built a reputation which is hard to ignore. The beer itself is one of the stronger lagers in South Africa with a clean, refreshing taste. It has a spicy hoppiness complemented by lightly kilned malted barley. There are also subtle fruity notes in the aroma and taste, adding to the depth of the beer. A dense white head and straw-coloured body characterise it.

But what makes Black Label, or Zamalek as it’s known to many, so much a part of our South African heritage and culture? It’s difficult to say why this beer has been embraced by so many for so long. Perhaps the answer lies in the quality of the brew and its pleasing flavour profile.