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Cardinal

Switzerland · Regional · Known for Euro Pale LagerWebsite
Known for Euro Pale Lager

Founded in 1788 by François Piller in Fribourg — one of Switzerland's oldest beer brands. Named after Cardinal Jean de la Sarraz. Acquired by Feldschlösschen in 1991 and the Fribourg brewery closed in 2011. Now brewed at Rheinfelden. Cardinal is the defining beer of western (Francophone) Switzerland — found at every café-restaurant from Geneva to Neuchâtel.

1Beers
1Styles
5%Avg ABV
1788Founded

Beers by Cardinal

1 beer
Cardinal Blonde
Cardinal Blonde
Euro Pale Lager · 5%
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Cardinal have 1 beer in the catalogue.

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Top 92%
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Cardinal Blonde

Their one ranked beer sits in the Top 92% of the catalogue.

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About Cardinal

Founded in 1788 by François Piller in Fribourg — one of Switzerland's oldest beer brands. Named after Cardinal Jean de la Sarraz. Acquired by Feldschlösschen in 1991 and the Fribourg brewery closed in 2011. Now brewed at Rheinfelden. Cardinal is the defining beer of western (Francophone) Switzerland — found at every café-restaurant from Geneva to Neuchâtel.

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Location
Fribourg · Fribourg · Switzerland
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