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
	Widmer Brothers Citra Blonde Summer Brew OR, United States	6	3.367
	John Martins Blond Ale Belgium	2	3.360
	Lovejoys Hot Rod Honey Ale TX, United States	1	3.350
	Black Isle Organic Yellowhammer United Kingdom	3	3.350
	Titanic Iceberg United Kingdom	3	3.350
	Ossett Yorkshire Blonde United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Redruth Blonde Ale United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Badger England's Gold United Kingdom	3	3.350
	Hopstar Dizzy Danny Ale United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Rogue Oregon Golden Ale OR, United States	23	3.346
	Casta Dorada Mexico	10	3.346
	Dark Star Sunburst United Kingdom	9	3.342
	Due South Bodacious Belgian Blonde FL, United States	2	3.340
	Martin House Day Break TX, United States	2	3.340
	Hitachino Nest Nipponia Japan	5	3.338
	Dark Star Hophead United Kingdom	4	3.329
	New Belgium Somersault CO, United States	14	3.329
	Newby Wyke White Squall United Kingdom	1	3.325
	Twains Heaven for Climate Golden Ale (2012-) GA, United States	1	3.325
	Cascade Oblique Coffee Blond OR, United States	1	3.325