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
	Shipyard Light Beer ME, United States	4	2.857
	Mendocino Blonde Ale CA, United States	4	2.686
	Dark Star Hophead United Kingdom	4	3.329
	Orkney Northern Light United Kingdom	4	3.143
	Wisby Klosteröl Sweden	4	3.129
	Mission Street Blonde Ale CA, United States	4	3.000
	Orchard Street Golden Ale WA, United States	4	3.100
	Edenton Joseph Hewes Revolutionary Ale NC, United States	4	3.171
	BrewDog Trashy Blonde United Kingdom	4	3.229
	De Dochter van de Korenaar Noblesse Belgium	4	3.300
	Summit Summer Ale MN, United States	4	3.214
	Okells Maclir Isle of Man	4	3.114
	Slaapmutske Blond Belgium	4	3.271
	Cucapá Honey Mexico	4	3.157
	Gubernija Ekstra Castle Ale Lithuania	4	2.371
	Tied House Alpine Gold CA, United States	4	2.529
	Butcombe Gold United Kingdom	4	3.229
	New Belgium Spring Blonde CO, United States	4	3.257
	Hoppy Brewing Company Liquid Sunshine Blonde Ale CA, United States	4	3.057
	High & Mighty Beer of the Gods MA, United States	4	3.200