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
	Silver Peak XXX Blonde NV, United States	2	2.840
	Jockey Club Canada	2	2.620
	Adnams Ghost Ship United Kingdom	2	3.240
	Atlantic Gold United Kingdom	2	3.040
	Kichesippi 1855 Canada	2	3.240
	MacKinnon Brothers Crosscut Canadian Ale Canada	2	3.080
	Beartown Bearly Literate United Kingdom	2	3.300
	Shongweni Robsons East Coast Ale South Africa	2	3.040
	Keweenaw Pick Axe Blonde Ale MI, United States	2	2.700
	Les 3 Brasseurs La Floraison (The Blossom) Canada	2	2.820
	Saltaire Blonde United Kingdom	2	2.960
	Rudgate Jorvik Blonde (cask) United Kingdom	2	3.080
	O'so Doe in Heat WI, United States	2	3.020
	Sweetgrass Golden Ale Canada	2	2.940
	Innocente Fling Canada	2	2.720
	Oakham Bishops Farewell United Kingdom	2	3.460
	Canandaigua Ale NY, United States	2	3.260
	Northwoods Half Moon Gold Ale WI, United States	2	2.420
	Bitter Root Sawtooth Ale MT, United States	2	2.900
	Williams Brothers Harvest Sun United Kingdom	2	3.420