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
	Tied House Alpine Gold CA, United States	4	2.529
	Jerome Cerveza Rubia Argentina	1	2.525
	Rome Street Carrollton Ale GA, United States	3	2.517
	Hockley Valley Gold Canada	9	2.517
	Georgian Bay Dipper Canada	8	2.509
	High Falls 12 Horse Ale NY, United States	11	2.507
	Ciuc Romania	2	2.480
	Northwoods Half Moon Gold Ale WI, United States	2	2.420
	Roughneck Drillers Ale Canada	3	2.417
	Northwoods Bumbl'n Bubba's Buzz'n Brew WI, United States	2	2.400
	Vieux-Montréal Blonde Canada	4	2.386
	Lakefront New Grist WI, United States	23	2.384
	Gubernija Ekstra Castle Ale Lithuania	4	2.371
	Ballantine XXX Ale WI, United States	20	2.326
	Laker Ale Canada	4	2.314
	Bières de la Nouvelle-France La Messagère Canada	7	2.200
	Northwoods Mouthy Muskie Ale WI, United States	3	2.167
	Widmer Brothers Sweet Betty Blonde Ale OR, United States	0	0.000
	Aberdeenshire Ales Buchan Gold United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Obolon Original Ukraine	0	0.000