3. LIGHT ALE
3A. Blond Ale
Aroma: Some fruitiness; may have low to medium hop bouquet, principally from American hop varieties. Light maltiness. Low diacetyl OK.
Appearance: Pale straw to deep gold in color. Clear to brilliant. Good head retention.
Flavor: Soft, lightly malty palate, some fruitiness and hop flavor present. Usually balanced with a light to medium bitterness, though the accent tilts towards malt. Hop bitterness low to medium, although some versions are very restrained with hops, making the beer sweet in character. Low levels of diacetyl acceptable.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, though lighter mouthfeel from higher carbonation may be noticed.
Overall Impression: This beer is generally balanced with light hops and malt as an introduction to alternate beer styles for the mass-market beer consumer.
History: Currently produced by (American) microbreweries and brewpubs.
Ingredients: Generally all malt.
| Vital Statistics: | OG: 1.045-1.060 |
| IBUs: 15-33 | FG: 1.008-1.015 |
| SRM: 2-8 | ABV: 4-6% |
Commercial Examples: Catamount Gold, Goose Island Blonde, Bridgeport Pintail Ale.
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