hopIQ found 10 beers with the same refreshing and light character as Grolsch CAL. A light pilsner that refreshes without pretense. Pale gold in the glass, the first sip reveals a soft, dry finish wrapped around a full flavour—honey-sweet at the core, then hopped and bitter in the tail. Citrus notes drift through the middle, keeping the beer crisp rather than heavy despite its roundness. Best served cold, between six and eight degrees, where the carbonation snaps cleanly and the bitterness doesn't overpower the malt. A straightforward beer for the moment when you want to drink something honest. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Cruzcampo Pilsen — 80%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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