Blonde Ale
California Blonde
Swagga Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng
California Blonde is a blonde ale brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. Brewed in the true style of the Californian blonde beers, this is a lightly flavoured beer. Easy drinking with some maltiness, some bitterness and some ester fruitiness.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.8% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Blonde Ale beer
Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.
How to serve California Blonde
For the best experience, serve California Blonde at 5–8 °C in a stemmed goblet or tulip glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the blonde ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled vegetables, roast chicken and soft, creamy cheeses.
How strong is California Blonde?
At 4.8% ABV, California Blonde sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 17 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of California Blonde?+
California Blonde has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.8%. It is brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng.
What style of beer is California Blonde?+
California Blonde is a Blonde Ale brewed by Swagga Breweries. Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.
Who brews California Blonde?+
California Blonde is brewed by Swagga Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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