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Cardinal Blonde

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🌍 Switzerland · European Pale Lager · One of 14 European Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Western Switzerland's defining lager since 1788 — a clean, golden pale lager with subtle hop character and smooth malt finish. The tap beer of Romandy: ordered as a 'Cardinal' at every café de la Gare from Fribourg to Lausanne. Over 125 years the dominant beer of French Switzerland.

ABV
5%
IBU
15
SRM
pale golden4

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
100%
refreshing
87%
light
75%
clean
63%
grain
50%
malty
38%
dry
25%
balanced
25%
smooth
25%
bread
13%
effervescent
13%
floral
0%

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About European Pale Lager

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What is a European Pale Lager?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cardinal Blonde

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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