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
	Charles Towne Light Show SC, United States	1	2.875
	New Ontario Bear Runner Blonde Ale Canada	4	2.871
	Marin Tiburon Blonde CA, United States	2	2.860
	Logjam Ax Handle Ale WI, United States	2	2.860
	Great Western Original 16 Canadian Pale Ale Canada	2	2.860
	Broadhead Back Bone Standard Canada	2	2.860
	MacLean's Farmhouse Ale Canada	2	2.860
	Eagle Creek Brewing Spot Tail Blonde Ale GA, United States	2	2.860
	Shipyard Light Beer ME, United States	4	2.857
	Coddington Golden Ale RI, United States	1	2.850
	Weidmans Arkansas Ale AR, United States	1	2.850
	Rudgate Refreshment United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Sockeye Galena Golden Ale ID, United States	1	2.850
	Nottingham Bullion United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Malvern Hills Priessnitz United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Stonefly Lady Light Ale WI, United States	1	2.850
	Macau Blonde Ale Macao	1	2.850
	Durango Golden Ale CO, United States	1	2.850
	Barley Station Station House Blonde Canada	1	2.850
	Williams Brothers Good Times United Kingdom	1	2.850