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Blonde (Golden) Ale Beers for Delivery or Pickup

The Instacart guide to blonde ale



Blonde ale is one of the most approachable malt-based ale beverages. It falls somewhere between pale ale and Kolsch, which is a lighter version of pale ale. Due to its golden color, this easy-drinking malt beverage is also known as golden ale. It can be topped with added flavors such as clove, cinnamon, other spices and herbs, honey, or fruit extracts. 

Also, there isn't any hard rule about the kind of yeast used. Blonde ale can be fermented with any yeast type. The pale color of blonde ale usually falls in the range of 3-7 SRM (standard reference method). In terms of bitterness, you can expect 15-25 IBU (international bitterness units). Blonde ale is also characterized by an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 4.1-5.1%.

It's tempting to assume that different beer cultures develop independently and do not influence one another. However, in reality, all countries that enjoy malt-based beverages — including Germany, Belgium, the U.K., and the U.S. — continue to exchange brewing techniques. 

Pale beers are also known as "blonde" in countries like France, Brazil, and Belgium. Although blonde ales will always be pale, their taste may be totally different due to native influences and locally sourced ingredients.

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