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
	SPB Suzy B MS, United States	1	3.200
	Liability Feral Garden Gnome SC, United States	1	3.200
	Bennett Dominion Ale Canada	5	3.188
	Fischer Adelshoffen Blonde Beer Spéciale France	5	3.188
	Widmer Brothers Blonde Ale OR, United States	4	3.186
	Sierra Nevada Blonde Ale CA, United States	3	3.184
	Castle Rock Elsie Mo United Kingdom	3	3.184
	Brakspear Oxford Gold United Kingdom	8	3.182
	Britt Ar-Men Blonde France	2	3.180
	Rust Belt Blast Furnace Blonde Ale OH, United States	2	3.180
	Fyne Ales Pipers Gold United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Okanagan Spring Switchback Summer Ale Canada	2	3.180
	Sons of Kent Brewing Spirit Wolf Canada	2	3.180
	L'Alchimiste Claire Canada	2	3.180
	Muskoka Ruff Draught Tropical Blonde Ale Canada	2	3.180
	Williams Brothers IPA United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Picaroons Blonde Ale Canada	2	3.180
	New Belgium Hoppy Blonde CO, United States	2	3.180
	Walnut Buffalo Gold CO, United States	2	3.180
	Merchant Ale House Blonde Bombshell Canada	1	3.175