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
	Valley Brew Hitman Gold Ale CA, United States	3	3.300
	Laverstoke Park Farm Real Organic Ale United Kingdom	2	3.300
	Collective Arts Stash Straight Up Ale Canada	4	3.300
	Andrews Summer Golden Ale ME, United States	3	3.300
	Tower Malty Towers United Kingdom	1	3.300
	Coopers Sparkling Ale Australia	75	3.295
	Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold United Kingdom	4	3.286
	Celt Experience Silures United Kingdom	3	3.284
	Abbeydale Moonshine United Kingdom	3	3.284
	Abbeydale Absolution United Kingdom	3	3.284
	Badger Golden Glory United Kingdom	8	3.282
	Nimbus Dirty Guera Blonde Ale AZ, United States	8	3.282
	Millevertus Bella Mère Belgium	2	3.280
	Britt Blonde France	2	3.280
	Odd Side Ales Bean Flicker Blonde MI, United States	2	3.280
	SBC Big Head Blonde CT, United States	2	3.280
	Harviestoun Over & Out United Kingdom	2	3.280
	Bert Grants Summer Ale WA, United States	2	3.280
	Newby Wyke Chesapeake United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Bondi Blonde Natural Ale Australia	1	3.275