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
	Elysian The Golden Boot WA, United States	1	3.200
	Batemans G.H.A. United Kingdom	1	2.775
	Civale Alica Italy	1	3.125
	Lady Beer La Bionda Italy	1	3.100
	Inveralmond Homecoming United Kingdom	1	2.975
	Batemans Thirsty Work United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Old Mill Summer Sunshine United Kingdom	1	2.625
	Mighty Oak Buffet United Kingdom	1	3.000
	OysterHouse Dirty Blonde NC, United States	1	3.025
	Rocky Mountain Blonde CO, United States	1	3.075
	Hotteterre Blonde France	1	3.150
	Mélusine Mandragore France	1	3.125
	Base Camp Alpenglow Session Ale OR, United States	1	2.850
	Ramsbury Pophams Pride United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Harviestoun Late Harvest United Kingdom	1	3.000
	La Lie Au Pré de ma Blonde France	1	3.050
	Fleurac Bière de Printemps France	1	3.375
	Columbia River Sandy Blonde OR, United States	1	2.950
	Rhinegeist Cougar OH, United States	1	3.125
	Williams Brothers Good Times United Kingdom	1	2.850