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
	Atlantic au Pineau France	5	3.200
	Oppigårds Golden Ale Sweden	5	3.163
	Barons Brewing Pale Ale Australia	4	2.786
	Hops Lightning Bold Gold GA, United States	4	2.729
	Asheville Pizza Rocket Girl NC, United States	4	3.014
	Whitewater Brewing Farmer's Daughter Canada	4	3.129
	Collective Arts Saint Of Circumstance Canada	4	3.371
	Montgomery Brewing Old Montgomery Blonde AL, United States	4	3.071
	Atlas Nimbus United Kingdom	4	3.243
	Kona Dukes Draft Blonde Ale HI, United States	4	2.671
	Butte Creek Gold Ale CA, United States	4	3.114
	Dia de Los Muertos Death Rides a Pale Horse Mexico	4	3.157
	Forked River Capital Blonde Ale Canada	4	2.986
	Russian River Aud Blonde CA, United States	4	3.171
	Northern Breweries Northern Ale Canada	4	2.814
	Young's Champion United Kingdom	4	3.229
	Oakham White Dwarf United Kingdom	4	3.514
	Cascade Lakes Blonde Bombshell OR, United States	4	2.914
	Saint Arnould P'tit Train du Nord Canada	4	2.843
	Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold United Kingdom	4	3.286