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
	Opa-Opa Banner American Summer MA, United States	1	3.025
	Backshore Brewing Boardwalk Blonde MD, United States	1	3.125
	Cherry Street Summer Fling Watermelon Blonde GA, United States	1	2.975
	32. August Estonia	1	3.025
	Brasseurs Illimités B’ill Le Blond Canada	1	2.925
	Black Bottle Rescue Me CO, United States	1	2.975
	Garrison Seaport Blonde Canada	1	3.025
	Redline 5:01 Canada	1	3.100
	Madtree Sol Drifter OH, United States	1	2.975
	Brasseurs de l’Outaouais Outaouaise Dorée Canada	1	2.875
	Noctem Maneki Neko Canada	1	3.150
	Les 2 Frères Charles Henri Ale Blonde Canada	1	3.050
	St-Pancrace Flume Canada	1	3.175
	Honor Brewing Golden Ale VA, United States	1	3.025
	Mosco Blonde Ale Israel	1	2.975
	Carson’s Harlot Honey Blonde IN, United States	1	2.975
	Nine Locks Brewing Dirty Blonde Canada	1	3.225
	Redhook Seedy Blonde Apple Ale WA, United States	1	2.900
	BridgePort Long Ball Ale OR, United States	1	3.050
	JailHouse Alibi GA, United States	1	3.200