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
	Whistler Paradise Valley Grapefruit Ale Canada	8	3.255
	Niagara's Best Blonde Premium Ale Canada	8	3.018
	Dieu du Ciel La Paienne (Pagan) Canada	8	3.109
	Ommegang Iron Throne NY, United States	8	3.464
	Badger Golden Glory United Kingdom	8	3.282
	Brakspear Oxford Gold United Kingdom	8	3.182
	Big Horn Blonde WA, United States	8	2.818
	Sixpoint Sweet Action NY, United States	7	3.440
	Coronado Brewing Coronado Golden CA, United States	7	3.020
	Camerons Long Leg United Kingdom	7	3.140
	Oakham Jeffrey Hudson Bitter United Kingdom	7	3.460
	Newcastle Summer Ale United Kingdom	7	3.010
	Boréale Blonde Canada	7	3.230
	Bières de la Nouvelle-France La Messagère Canada	7	2.200
	Boscos Famous Flaming Stone Beer TN, United States	7	3.120
	Boréale Dorée Canada	7	2.970
	Uinta Sum'r Ale UT, United States	7	3.220
	Hook & Ladder Golden Ale MD, United States	7	3.050
	Grand Teton Old Faithful Ale ID, United States	7	3.140
	Goose Island Blonde Ale IL, United States	6	2.945