Blonde Ale

Often referred to as blonde or golden ales, this style is obviously named after their appearance. Their aromas and flavors can range from light to medium intensity, typically featuring a maltiness moreso than a hoppiness. Light fruity flavors can be apparent, as well as medium hopping levels (although these are not hopped to levels of an American pale ale). Sometimes blonde ales incorporate up to 25% wheat in their malt base as well as sugar adjuncts. Yet, the finish should be fairly crisp and dry (sometimes from a cold conditioning). Despite their malty and sometimes sweet flavors, blonde ales should not be cloying and are generally highly drinkable, comparable to their German Kolsch counterparts.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Coopers Sparkling Ale Australia	75	3.295
	Shipyard Export Ale ME, United States	43	3.035
	Redhook Sunrye WA, United States	40	3.003
	Samuel Smith Organic Ale United Kingdom	39	3.528
	Labatt 50 Canada	37	2.993
	Abita Fleur-de-lis Restoration Ale LA, United States	37	3.207
	Redhook Blonde WA, United States	32	2.983
	Carolina Blonde NC, United States	30	2.818
	Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale PA, United States	29	2.731
	Molson Export Ale Canada	28	2.694
	Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted United Kingdom	28	3.462
	Hair of the Dog Ruth OR, United States	26	3.521
	St. Peters Golden Ale United Kingdom	25	3.271
	Key West Sunset Ale FL, United States	24	2.959
	Rogue Oregon Golden Ale OR, United States	23	3.346
	Lakefront New Grist WI, United States	23	2.384
	Kona Big Wave Golden Ale HI, United States	23	3.096
	Hopback Summer Lightning United Kingdom	22	3.260
	Petes Wicked Rally Cap TX, United States	21	3.125
	Ballantine XXX Ale WI, United States	20	2.326