Golden or Blonde Ale
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.045 – 1.054
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.016
- ABV
- 4.1 – 5.1 %
- IBU
- 15 – 25
- Color
North American Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Straw to gold
Chill haze should not be present
Low malt sweetness and toast, cereal-like or other pale malt attributes should be present in flavor and aroma at low to medium-low levels.
Hop aroma and flavor should be very low to medium, with attributes typical of hops of any origin present but not dominant.
Low to medium
Fruity esters may be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present.
Low to medium with a crisp finish
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.