Part of the Pale, Blond and Golden Ale style and closely related Session Pale and Session Golden Ales with which there is considerable cross over. Blond Ales are both light in colour and character they appeal to those wanting a refreshing drink which is not too high in alcohol. Similar flavour profile to Premium Blond Ales, but a lower alcohol content.
Colour
Straw to Gold
Clarity
Clear to bright, but may be presented as unfined and therefore hazy
Carbonation
Low
Alcohol
Not detectable
Hop
Always present but vary from earthy / spicy flavours stronger fruity tastes such as citrus
Malt
Detectable but very much in the background
Esters
Fruitiness tends to be low to medium and can be tropical or citrus in nature
Phenols
None
Fermentation By-Products
None
Body
Light
Carbonation
Low
Finish Length
Short to Medium
Attenuation
Some dryness is to be expected
Hops
May vary from traditional UK grown varieties (Fuggles, First Gold, Admiral) through the German noble varieties to stronger New World hops such as Cascade and Galaxy
Malt
Used to give body rather than colour so Pale and Lager malts are used
Water
Often 'Burtonised' by larger brewers but town water can be used
Yeast
Ale
