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
	Le-Brewery Norman Gold France	3	3.417
	Hopback Taiphoon United Kingdom	3	3.100
	Phoenix Arizona United Kingdom	3	3.034
	Twains Heaven for Climate Golden Ale GA, United States	3	3.217
	River Horse Summer Blonde NJ, United States	3	3.217
	Thornbridge Wild Swan United Kingdom	3	3.050
	Schoen Bräu France	3	2.800
	Le Chaudron Chanvre Blonde Canada	3	2.734
	Loddon Bamboozle United Kingdom	3	2.800
	Daleside Blonde United Kingdom	3	3.100
	Williams Brothers Birds and Bees United Kingdom	3	3.134
	Tin Whistle Coyote Ale Canada	3	3.134
	Mt. Carmel Blonde Ale OH, United States	3	3.050
	Flying Monkey Macs Beer KS, United States	3	3.117
	Batemans Spring Breeze United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Alexander Keith's Light Ale Canada	3	2.567
	Little Creatures Bright Ale Australia	3	3.067
	Publican House Pub House Ale Canada	3	2.984
	Hook Norton Hooky Gold United Kingdom	3	3.200
	Otter Bright United Kingdom	3	3.250