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One of craft beer’s most welcoming styles, Golden and Blonde ales tend to be disarmingly straight-forward and undemanding affairs. But they can also be intensely ‘attractive’ at this time of year and here are some that we’ve fallen for…
Whizbang Hoppy Blonde Ale
Originally introduced as Hoppy Blonde in 2016, New Belgium’s appealing Blonde Ale got a snappy new name this season.
Brilliantly clear and golden, New Belgium Hoppy Blonde is a sessionable 5.75% Blonde Ale with vibrant notes of mango, lemon, blueberry and pine – and an exceedingly exotic hop menu.
Tree House Eureka!
Monson, Massachusetts-based Tree House Brewing crafts one of the sexiest “blondes” in the country – Eureka! is sunlight bright Blonde Ale brewed entirely with Nelson Sauvin hops, a New Zealand varietal that melds beautifully with a simple bill of pale malts.
With its floral bouquet of passionfruit and a slight lemony flavor, this is a true “session beer” that doesn’t compromise. Tree House also brews different versions of Eureka!, using diverse hop varieties like Equinox, Galaxy, and Citra…and they are all just brilliant!
Bissell Brothers Baby Genius
We think Bissell Brothers annual summer offering qualifies as a blonde. But since it’s “genius” we’re running with it anyway.
Available April through early October, Baby Genius is a hoppy, hazy, session beer hybrid that we’re gonna call a blonde.
Victory Summer Love
Victory Brewing brews one of the BEST American Blonde Ales you’ll find anywhere. We drink them all summer long and go through withdrawal when they pull them in the fall.
Victory Summer Love is a 5.2% ABV warm-weather refresher which pretty much defines just how delicious an American Blonde Ale can be. We think it’s even better than Victory’s highly regarded Pilsner – see what you think.
