Fruit Beer / Blonde Ale

Cherry Blonde

Swagga Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng

Cherry Blonde is a fruit beer / blonde ale brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. A blonde ale to which a twist of cherry has been added. It has a piquant sherbet-like acidity balanced with a cherry fruitiness.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)3.8%
Available serving sizes330 ml, 440 ml

About Fruit Beer / 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 Cherry Blonde

For the best experience, serve Cherry 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 fruit beer / 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 Cherry Blonde?

At 3.8% ABV, Cherry Blonde sits at the light, sessionable end of the scale. 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml10 g
440 ml13 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Cherry Blonde?+

Cherry Blonde has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%. It is brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng.

What style of beer is Cherry Blonde?+

Cherry Blonde is a Fruit Beer / 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 Cherry Blonde?+

Cherry Blonde is brewed by Swagga Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.

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