![]() ![]() Basically, anything which was lighter in color would be placed under the umbrella category of Pale Ales, including such classics as English Bitter and the India Pale Ale. It wasn’t until the 1700s that Pale Ales started to emerge. Prior to the latter half of the 18th century, most brewers only brewed darker-colored beers which ranged from a dark brown to almost jet black in color. A Brief History of the Blonde Ale Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplashīlonde Ales, like many of the classic beer styles we brew here in America, originated in Europe – in particular from the UK. It is more often referred to as a Summer Ale, while here in the US they are often called an American Lawnmower beer as you can drink a few of these lower-strength beers without losing the whole of the summer day. In the UK, the word blonde is seldom used to describe this style of ale. That doesn’t mean Blonde Ales are just for craft beer newbies, they remain a very popular style of beer with many of us more seasoned beer aficionados, and they also make the ideal summer beer. ![]() They are normally the lightest colored beers in the beer cooler or on draft in most establishments and they pair well with almost any food. Most brewpubs and tap rooms will keep at least one Blonde Ale in their stable of beers to appease those American beer lovers who are more used to a pale lager, as popularized here in the states. Usually, lower in alcohol than their nearest beer style the American Pale Ale, these thirst-quenching ales are simple classics, neither too hoppy nor too malty. Use it as supplemental reading for the style and I will endeavor to update the styles as fast as I can.īlonde Ales are some of the most approachable beers of the American craft beer movement.įor anybody who is new to craft beer and maybe not sure of some of the bigger and bolder styles like IPAs, Porters, or darker beers, they are a great starter beer.Ī Blonde Ale is an easy-drinking beer, low in esters, with a balanced flavor and just enough hops to compliment the barely-there-but-still-noticeable malt character. The information below is still valid, but for those studying for the new BJCP exam, it may be incomplete. Category 18 contains modern American ales of average strength and light color that are moderately malty to moderately bitter. The old 2008 Category 6 Light Hybrid has been removed. Note: In the most recent BJCP guidelines in 2021, a Blonde Ale is classified as Category 18A. ![]()
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