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
	Exmoor Gold United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Bondi Blonde Natural Ale Australia	1	3.275
	Harviestoun Liberty Ale United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Cask and Larder Horyezon FL, United States	1	3.275
	Toccalmatto Grooving Hop Italy	1	3.275
	Newby Wyke Chesapeake United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Whim Flower Power United Kingdom	1	3.275
	San Paolo Robinia Italy	1	3.275
	Halifax Steam Childcatcher United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Slaapmutske Blond Belgium	4	3.271
	St. Peters Golden Ale United Kingdom	25	3.271
	Celt Experience Native Storm United Kingdom	6	3.267
	Crouch Vale Brewers Gold United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Canandaigua Ale NY, United States	2	3.260
	Ballast Point Schooner Wet Hop Ale CA, United States	2	3.260
	Hopback Summer Lightning United Kingdom	22	3.260
	Pike Golden Ale WA, United States	2	3.260
	Skebo UPA Sweden	2	3.260
	Deschutes Twilight Ale OR, United States	16	3.258
	Brooklyn Summer Ale NY, United States	18	3.257