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
	Hangtown Golden Ale CA, United States	1	2.750
	La Tour a Bieres La Victor Canada	1	2.750
	Caledonian Great Scot Pale Ale United Kingdom	3	2.750
	Moosehead Pale Ale Canada	13	2.744
	Olde Auburn The Village Hunny Blonde Ale AL, United States	2	2.740
	Les Frères Houblon Blonde du Moulin Canada	2	2.740
	Carling O'Keefe Canada	2	2.740
	Le Chaudron Chanvre Blonde Canada	3	2.734
	Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale PA, United States	29	2.731
	Hops Lightning Bold Gold GA, United States	4	2.729
	Newport Beach Blonde CA, United States	4	2.729
	1648 Bee Head United Kingdom	1	2.725
	Brasseurs de Montebello 1952 Canada	1	2.725
	Graff Blonde Ale Norway	1	2.725
	Buzzards Bay Golden Ale MA, United States	6	2.722
	Ass Kisser Vanilla Pale Ale CA, United States	6	2.722
	Innocente Fling Canada	2	2.720
	Beach Bum Blonde Ale MO, United States	16	2.710
	MacTarnahans Original Honey Beer (Oregon Honey Beer) OR, United States	18	2.705
	Royal Duffer Golf Society Premium Ale CA, United States	2	2.700