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
	New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale CO, United States	20	3.687
	Cisco Baileys Ale MA, United States	8	3.646
	Russian River Depuration CA, United States	6	3.633
	Kelham Island Pale Rider United Kingdom	6	3.622
	Crouch Vale Brewers Gold Extra United Kingdom	3	3.584
	Titletown 400 Honey Ale WI, United States	3	3.550
	McAuslan Griffon Extra Pale Blonde Ale Canada	15	3.539
	Samuel Smith Organic Ale United Kingdom	39	3.528
	Hair of the Dog Ruth OR, United States	26	3.521
	Railhouse Dumb Blonde WI, United States	2	3.520
	Granite Ringwood Ale Canada	2	3.520
	Sugar Hill NY, United States	4	3.514
	Oakham White Dwarf United Kingdom	4	3.514
	Isle of Arran Blonde United Kingdom	10	3.500
	Celt Experience Golden Ale United Kingdom	8	3.473
	Roosters Yankee United Kingdom	3	3.467
	Ommegang Iron Throne NY, United States	8	3.464
	Sea Dog Windjammer Blonde Ale ME, United States	5	3.463
	Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted United Kingdom	28	3.462
	Oakham Bishops Farewell United Kingdom	2	3.460