Kronenbourg 1664 is a French lager, light golden in colour and one of France's best-known beers, sitting at 5% ABV and carrying a reputation built on easy, everyday drinking rather than anything more serious. It's the kind of lager you reach for without having to think twice about it.

It's soft and malty up front with a gentle floral hop character, a light body, moderate bitterness and fine carbonation, finishing clean without much lingering aftertaste or heaviness. There's nothing rough about it from first sip to last.

Serve it cold, in a tall glass if you can, on its own or on a warm evening. It's a lager built for easy, unhurried drinking rather than cellaring away, so keep it moving through the fridge.