Bombshell Blonde

Blonde Ale | Year-Round | United States

By Tom Cannon

Judges Rating: 86
Aroma: 21
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 36
Mouthfeel: 7
Overall Impression: 17

How do you define a great American Blond Ale? A perfect one would be exceptionally clean and refreshing, but after that, not much can be said – that’s just the nature of the style. This example has a light, bready and slightly sweet malt aroma with only a hint of a citrusy hops. It’s a clear, pale yellow in the glass with a nice white head. While you might expect some crispness to the texture of a blond ale, this one has a bit of heft to the body, fuller in texture than many other examples. It’s a slightly sweet, malty beer with some substance; a Blond Ale that might work very well as the season changes from warm summer to cool fall.