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
	Kochs Golden Anniversary Beer NY, United States	11	2.614
	Tyranena Three Beaches Honey Blonde WI, United States	11	3.164
	Real Ale Firemans #4 TX, United States	11	3.207
	High Falls 12 Horse Ale NY, United States	11	2.507
	Robert Simpson Confederation Ale Canada	10	3.162
	Red Brick Blonde GA, United States	10	2.846
	Casta Dorada Mexico	10	3.346
	Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Ale OR, United States	10	3.123
	Isle of Arran Blonde United Kingdom	10	3.500
	Blue Point Summer Ale NY, United States	10	3.223
	Hockley Valley Gold Canada	9	2.517
	Brick Red Cap Ale Canada	9	3.059
	Dark Star Sunburst United Kingdom	9	3.342
	OFallon Gold MO, United States	8	3.100
	Gray's Honey Ale WI, United States	8	2.800
	Cisco Baileys Ale MA, United States	8	3.646
	Big Horn Blonde WA, United States	8	2.818
	Georgian Bay Dipper Canada	8	2.509
	Dieu du Ciel La Paienne (Pagan) Canada	8	3.109
	Southern Star Bombshell Blonde Ale TX, United States	8	3.309