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
	Rappi Gold Switzerland	1	3.075
	Troublion La Formule Switzerland	1	2.800
	Ossett Pale Gold United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Ballarat UniGold Australia	1	3.175
	Ølve Jubileumsøl Steinkjer 150 år Norway	1	3.125
	Hardeggerperle Hettiswiler Urquell Switzerland	1	2.900
	Orlando Brewing Blonde Ale FL, United States	1	2.900
	Blindmans Golden Spring United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Blackawton Exhibition Ale United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Rocky River Pirate Light OH, United States	1	3.050
	Houston Killellan United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Houston Helgas Big Jugs United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Mogollon Mountain Ale AZ, United States	1	3.150
	Lockdown Emma's Blonde Ale CA, United States	1	3.125
	Brutopia Extra Blonde Canada	1	2.825
	Flagstaff The Great Golden Ale AZ, United States	1	3.100
	Dent Sunny Wether United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Iron Hill Granite Gold DE, United States	1	2.875
	Southend Carolina Blonde NC, United States	1	2.925
	Lompoc Lompeizer American Ale OR, United States	1	2.950