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
	Salt Spring Golden Ale Canada	1	3.200
	Saltaire Blonde United Kingdom	2	2.960
	Saltwater Bone-a-fied Blonde FL, United States	1	3.200
	Saltwater LocAle FL, United States	1	3.075
	Sambrooks Lavender Hill United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Samuel Adams Bonfire Blonde MA, United States	2	2.900
	Samuel Adams Golden Ale MA, United States	1	2.925
	Samuel Adams Sparkling Ale MA, United States	3	2.984
	Samuel Smith Organic Ale United Kingdom	39	3.528
	San Marcos Premium Golden Ale CA, United States	2	2.980
	San Marcos Wild Clover Honey Ale CA, United States	2	3.040
	San Paolo Robinia Italy	1	3.275
	San Pedro Bruin Blonde Ale CA, United States	0	0.000
	Sancerroise La Donzelle France	0	0.000
	Sand Creek Golden Ale WI, United States	1	3.025
	Sandlot The Clueless Beer Writer CO, United States	0	0.000
	Sandstone Edge United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Santa Barbara Blonde CA, United States	0	0.000
	Santa Fe Hops Ranger Blond Ale CA, United States	0	0.000
	Saranac Session Ale NY, United States	0	0.000