In the mid 1970's, international trends and local market conditions were calling for a brand of beer with Germanic heritage. SAB responded with the launch of Hansa Pilsener in November 1975. As a completely new beer style in South Africa, Hansa had the special attributes of being light, drinkable, refreshing and thirst quencing.

Tafel lager is a fine quality, smooth tasting natural lager with a wholesome flavour and aroma  The taste can be described as the ideal balance between refreshment, flavour and bitterness, which makes it th eprefect companion for any occasion.

A premium, natural beer brewed according to the German Purity Law of 1516, using only the finest imported ingredients certified to contain no genetically modified organisms. This beer is mild in bitterness with a distinctive hops flavour, delivering an exquisite taste profile.