Blonde Ale
Swartvlei Blonde
Sedgefield Craft Brewery · South Africa · Western Cape
Swartvlei Blonde is a blonde ale brewed by Sedgefield Craft Brewery in Western Cape. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. A simple, light, straw-colored summer-style beer that is refreshing, clean and crisp. [Untappd](https://untappd.com/w/sedgefield-craft-brewery/217718/beer)
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 3.5% |
| 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 Swartvlei Blonde
For the best experience, serve Swartvlei 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 Swartvlei Blonde?
At 3.5% ABV, Swartvlei 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.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 9 g |
| 440 ml | 12 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Swartvlei Blonde?+
Swartvlei Blonde has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.5%. It is brewed by Sedgefield Craft Brewery in Western Cape.
What style of beer is Swartvlei Blonde?+
Swartvlei Blonde is a Blonde Ale brewed by Sedgefield Craft Brewery. Blonde ales are easy-drinking, lightly hopped beers with a subtle malt sweetness — a great gateway into craft beer.
Who brews Swartvlei Blonde?+
Swartvlei Blonde is brewed by Sedgefield Craft Brewery, based in Western Cape, South Africa.
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