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
	Hawkshead Lakeland Gold United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Hawkshead Windermere Pale United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Les 3 Brasseurs The Hopper Canada	1	3.075
	Red Rock Golden Halo UT, United States	1	3.025
	Orkney Corncrake Ale United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Storm Tropical Ale Indonesia	1	3.125
	Finch's Golden Wing Blonde Ale IL, United States	1	3.050
	Caldera Rose Petal OR, United States	1	3.050
	La Champenoise Blonde France	1	3.125
	Moccasin Bend Bleach Blond Bimbo TN, United States	1	3.175
	Cutters Lost River Summer Ale IN, United States	1	3.075
	Village Brewery Blonde Ale Canada	1	3.000
	Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Australia	1	3.125
	McHale’s Light Ale TN, United States	1	2.950
	Orkney Golden Amber United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Lymestone Ein Stein United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Lambrate Urtiga Italy	1	3.075
	Dorset Yachtsman United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Triple fff Hallelujah United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Baja Blonde Mexico	1	2.900