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title: "Break Free Red Ale by Darling Brew"
description: "A malt-led red ale with caramel, toasted bread and biscuit balanced by a gentle peppery hop finish."
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# Break Free Red Ale by Darling Brew

A malt-led red ale with caramel, toasted bread and biscuit balanced by a gentle peppery hop finish.

## Beer

- Brewery: [Darling Brew](https://craftbeer.co.za/darling-brew/)
- Style: Gluten-reduced Dark Mild Ale
- Category: Amber Ale
- Tags: Brewery range
- ABV: 4.0%
- IBU: 13
- Colour: Copper red

## Description

A malt-led red ale with caramel, toasted bread and biscuit balanced by a gentle peppery hop finish.

## Tasting notes

- Dark caramel
- Toasted bread
- Peppery finish

## Packaging

- 300 ml can

## Awards

- Silver · 2026 African Beer Cup · Brown British Bitter

## Where it is listed

- [Capital Craft Menlo Park](https://craftbeer.co.za/places/capital-craft-menlo-park/)

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