Balozi Can 500ml
★★★★★ 4.8 (11 reviews)You want something that goes down clean and keeps the evening moving. Balozi is your guy. It's a proper Kenyan lager with no added sugar, so instead of that sticky-sweet finish you get clean toasted malt and a dry, satisfying snap at the end. Crack the can, half a litre of it, and settle in. Whether it's a Friday with the squad or a quiet one on the balcony, this is the easy yes. We'll have it at your door fast, any hour.
First sniff is gentle bready malt with a little toasted-grain warmth, nothing loud. Then it's smooth and rounded across the tongue, light malt up front, a soft touch of hops behind it, and because there's no added sugar it finishes dry and clean rather than syrupy. Fizz is lively but not aggressive. It's the kind of pour that doesn't tire you out by the third one, light on its feet but with enough malt body to feel like a real beer.
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Where it's from
Balozi is brewed right here in Kenya by East African Breweries, the same Nairobi crew behind Tusker. It landed in December 2012 after a run of consumer trials, built around one simple idea: a rich, natural lager with no added sugar. The water comes from the Aberdares and the grain is malted barley, and that combo is what gives it the clean, dry character. The name means "ambassador" in Swahili, which is a fitting flex for a homegrown beer.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Balozi Can 500ml?
Balozi Can 500ml is KSh 240 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Balozi Can 500ml taste like?
Smooth and rounded with light toasted malt, a soft hop touch and a clean, dry finish. Because there's no added sugar it never turns sticky-sweet, so it stays drinkable from the first sip to the last.
- What is the ABV of Balozi?
It's 4.2% alcohol, a comfortable mid-strength lager that's easy to enjoy over a long evening.
- How do I serve Balozi?
Cold, around 4 to 6°C, straight from the fridge. Pour it into a chilled glass or drink it from the can. No mixers needed.
- What food pairs with Balozi?
It's made for the grill. Nyama choma, kuku choma, fries, bhajia, samosas with kachumbari, or grilled fish all work beautifully.
- Where is Balozi made?
It's brewed in Kenya by East African Breweries, using water from the Aberdares and malted barley, with no added sugar.
- How big is the can?
This is the 500ml can, a generous half-litre. Bigger pour, fewer trips to the fridge.
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Balozi Can 500ml price in Kenya
Buy Balozi Can 500ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 240. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.