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
	4th Street SueBee Honey Ale IA, United States	1	3.200
	Coopers Dr. Tims Ale Australia	1	3.375
	Caledonian 1869 United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Castle Rock Stoat United Kingdom	1	3.075
	McNeills Big Nose Blonde Ale VT, United States	1	3.000
	Cottage Golden Arrow United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Newby Wyke Chesapeake United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Salt Spring Golden Ale Canada	1	3.200
	Hampshire Lionheart United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Padre Island South Padre Blonde Ale TX, United States	1	3.150
	Grain dOrge Orpal France	1	3.100
	Ossett Santiam United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Leek Tittesworth Tipple United Kingdom	1	3.250
	De Graal Blond Belgium	1	3.075
	Castle Rock Corn Cockle United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Butcombe Blond United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Springhead Charlies Angels United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Mighty Oak Make Hay While The Sun Shines United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Oggi's Tanline CA, United States	1	3.025
	Rock Bottom JTs Pub Draught CO, United States	1	2.875