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The Louisville Cardinals announced this week that they were partnering with Gravely Brewing to create their craft beer, the "Cardinale."
The "Cardinale" is a light-bodied ale with a rating of 4.8 ABV. It will be available at Gravely Brewing's taproom and other locations around Louisville, like Kroger, Liquor Barn, and several restaurants.
Cardinals fans can expect to see the beverage at the University of Louisville's athletic events.
The supporters didn't wait too much to give their reactions to the partnership, with some of them wanting a little more potent concoction:
The vast majority couldn't wait to get their hands on one of them:
A few thought there was a marketing opportunity lost in the selection of the brew:
We have to agree with this fan that the cans would make a fine piece of memorabilia:
Louisville's 2023 football schedule
The Cardinals open in Atlanta against Georgia Tech on September 1, followed by a home game with Murray State in Week 2. They have an exciting matchup with the Indiana Hoosiers on the road in Week 3, followed by matches against Boston College and North Carolina State in Weeks 4 and 5.
Week 6 sees their most challenging game, facing Notre Dame Fighting Irish at home. It's followed by a home game in Week 7 with the University of Pittsburgh.
Duke, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Miami, and Kentucky will be their opponents for the rest of the season.
The Cardinals had a decent season last year, with an 8-5 overall record. The season ended on a high note with a Fenway Bowl victory over Cincinnati. Louisville is led by a new coach, Jeff Brohm, who came in after the departure of Scott Satterfield.
According to the SP+ rating of ESPN's Bill Connely, the Cardinals are expected to win 7.84 of their matches. They have one of the easiest schedules of the Power Five schools, with them only being serious underdogs against Notre Dame, Pitt, and Kentucky.
