Empowered Stout by Triggerfish Brewing

Founded in 2010 in Somerset West, Triggerfish Brewing is one of the pioneers of South African craft beer and the second-oldest craft brewery in the greater Cape Town area.

Brewing in small, meticulous batches, they focus on mastering complex classic styles while boldly exploring innovative hybrids. Known for powerful, high-gravity beers like Barley Wine, Belgian Strong Ale and Imperial Stout, Triggerfish has built a reputation for depth, balance and intensity.

Nestled in the heart of wine country, they launched a pioneering Sour Beer Programme in 2013, using aged wine barrels to create distinctive, character-driven brews. With over 60 beers across 34 recognised styles — including unique fynbos-infused creations — Triggerfish continues to showcase the very best of South African flavour and craft.

Empowered Stout is a complex full bodied English sweet stout. This beer gets its malty
complexity and colour from a combination of five different malts and two hop varieties. Coffee, dark chocolate, dried fruit, raisins and licorice in the aroma with detectable sweetness balanced by the bitterness derived from the hops and roasted malts. This beer is best enjoyed at around 11°C and pairs well with meat dishes or dark chocolate.

Technical Details:

Style: Sweet Stout

ABV: 5.2%

Bottle Size: 340ml

Malts: Pale, Black, Chocolate, Crystal etc.

Hops: Goldings, Fuggle

Colour: 36 SRM

Original Gravity: 1.060

Bitterness: 28 IBU