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
	Ramsbury Gold United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Flying Monkey Macs Beer KS, United States	3	3.117
	Loddon Flight of Fancy United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Batemans Spring Breeze United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Okells Maclir Isle of Man	4	3.114
	Butte Creek Gold Ale CA, United States	4	3.114
	O'so The Big O WI, United States	5	3.113
	Dieu du Ciel La Paienne (Pagan) Canada	8	3.109
	Harviestoun Number of the Beast United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Organic Brewhouse Lizard Point United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Skebo SMS Sweden	2	3.100
	Ossett Oregon United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Acorn Northern Pride United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Columbus Golden Ale OH, United States	1	3.100
	Orchard Street Golden Ale WA, United States	4	3.100
	Ossett Fine Fettle United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde TX, United States	2	3.100
	Redline 5:01 Canada	1	3.100
	Durham Apollo United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Downtown Brewing Co. Honey Blonde Ale CA, United States	1	3.100