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
	Ballantine XXX Ale WI, United States	20	2.326
	MacTarnahans Original Honey Beer (Oregon Honey Beer) OR, United States	18	2.705
	Alaskan Brewing Pale AK, United States	18	3.305
	Rogue Somer Orange Honey Ale OR, United States	18	3.209
	Brooklyn Summer Ale NY, United States	18	3.257
	Victory Summer Love Ale PA, United States	18	3.309
	Deschutes Twilight Ale OR, United States	16	3.258
	Beach Bum Blonde Ale MO, United States	16	2.710
	McAuslan Griffon Extra Pale Blonde Ale Canada	15	3.539
	New Belgium Somersault CO, United States	14	3.329
	Moosehead Pale Ale Canada	13	2.744
	Pike Naughty Nellies Ale WA, United States	13	3.306
	Sweetwater Road Trip GA, United States	13	3.056
	Caledonian Golden Promise United Kingdom	13	3.000
	Badger Golden Champion Ale United Kingdom	13	3.450
	Boulder Buffalo Gold Premium Ale CO, United States	12	3.120
	Mill Street Stock Ale Canada	12	2.980
	SKA True Blonde Ale CO, United States	12	2.780
	St. Peter's G-Free United Kingdom	12	2.840
	Heavy Seas Gold Ale MD, United States	12	3.320