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
	Abita Golden Ale LA, United States	6	3.033
	Kelham Island Pale Rider United Kingdom	6	3.622
	Celt Experience Native Storm United Kingdom	6	3.267
	Molson Stock Ale Canada	5	2.975
	Bennett Dominion Ale Canada	5	3.188
	Keoki Gold HI, United States	5	3.088
	O'so The Big O WI, United States	5	3.113
	Les 3 Brasseurs La Blonde (Blonde Ale) Canada	5	3.163
	Sea Dog Windjammer Blonde Ale ME, United States	5	3.463
	Blue Moon Vintage Blonde Ale CO, United States	5	3.088
	Morland Old Golden Hen United Kingdom	5	3.238
	Cairngorm Trade Winds United Kingdom	5	3.450
	Fischer Adelshoffen Blonde Beer Spéciale France	5	3.188
	Woodstock Inn Loon Golden Ale NH, United States	5	3.025
	Indigo Imp Blonde Bombshell OH, United States	5	3.425
	Hitachino Nest Nipponia Japan	5	3.338
	Black Diamond Free Style Belgian Blonde CA, United States	5	2.938
	RCH Double Header United Kingdom	5	3.425
	Oppigårds Golden Ale Sweden	5	3.163
	Fuller's Summer Ale United Kingdom	5	3.025