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“Light and refreshing, our Blonde ale offers a straightforward taste profile with bright notes of honey and a subtle floral aroma with a crisp clean finish. Cascade hops.”
“A crisp, refreshing blonde ale perfect for our California climate. An addition of vanilla beans to the finished beer gives this relatively sweet ale a mild vanilla aroma and flavor reminiscent of cream soda.”
“This pleasant golden blond beer is preferred by all who love heavier, some- what seasoned, and refreshing beer. The full-bodied flavor still quenches the thirst, thanks to a balanced hopping. Bottle-conditioned and all natural.”
“Blonde beer, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and fermented in the bottle. This beer is brewed with only the four basic ingredients (water, malt, hops, yeast). Jandrain IV used different hops to give it its special character.”
"A blonde sour beer aged over zinfandel grapes for 3 months, creating a tart, slightly sweet ale with tons of oak and Brett on the back end."
“A session Belgian blonde ale soured with apricots. Pairs well with seasoned sour drinkers or those new to the style.”
A golden-hued, well-balanced beer that is crisp and most refreshing.
Combines smooth malt character with the flavors of vanilla and orange, all with a crisp, clean finish.
We infuse our pre-Prohibition-style ale with light roast beans from Columbus’ own One Line Coffee in addition to robust vanilla.
Dry, bitter, and popping with lemon, orange, and dried herbs, it finds balance through sweet pilsner malt, wheat, and a classic Belgian yeast strain.
“Watch out! This bitter blonde packs a hoppy punch with a flavorful blend of North American malts and copious amounts of Cascade and Centennial hops.”
“With a uniquely bready nose, this smooth easy-drinking beer contains qualities of a blonde and a Pilsner while being a unique creation. Sometimes beers are more than styles and titles; they are a state of mind.”
Barrel fermented kveik blonde ale dry-hopped with Cluster and can conditioned with honey.
“In a town famous for its bottled blondes, we’ve reset the bar. This golden ale combines citrusy and floral American hops with pale, Vienna, and wheat malts. It’s a balanced, sessionable brew.”
“Southside Blonde is a sessionable Belgian-style blonde ale that is light-bodied and dry with a hint of fruitiness from the yeast. Southside is a friendly pairing with a variety of foods and an approachable choice for all types of beer drinkers.”
“Mixed-culture blonde ale collaboration featuring local grains and microbes from each brewery. Aged in pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, and neutral Allagash barrels.”
“This blonde ale is a co-creation of Brewery Ommegang and Brasserie d’Achouffe. It employs five malts, two noble hops, and the Ommegang and Chouffe yeasts. Enjoy the smooth drinkability, fruity aromas and flavors, and warming finish.”
Crisp, accessible, golden beer with low hop character and a clean finish.
Blonde ale dry-hopped with Mosaic.
“The key to +1 is balance and simplicity. Subtle hops notes, low bitterness, and a refreshing malt profile carry this light-bodied, low-ABV beer. And not to take away from the beer, but the can is an absolute beauty.”
“A Belgian-style blonde ale brewed with peaches, cinnamon, and vanilla.”
“Our blonde ale is aged for a year in white-wine barrels with our house sour- ing culture. Then we add fresh apricots. The tart flavors and aromas of the fresh fruit balance the sour base.”
“Sour blonde ale with Ohio-grown black raspberries.”
“This Belgian-style white ale pours a hazy blonde. Coriander, orange peel, and grains of paradise come together to masterfully blend black peppery spiciness with crisp, sweet citrusy notes.”
“Saison brewed with 25 percent fonio (ancient African grain).”
A light bodied, not-too-malty, not-too-hoppy, clean, and refreshing beer great for all seasons, reasons, and menus.
“A misty golden blonde ale fermented with shiploads of fruit. A crisp clean finish and just enough apricot to make this a favorite. Combine with sunshine and friends for full effect.”
Classic blonde ale base, brewed with pumpkin and cinnamon, conditioned with local coffee and pumpkin spice.
“Blonde ale dry hopped with Mosaic. Dry, clean, toasted malt backbone and a citrusy finish.”
Balances smooth malt complexity with a crisp, clean finish.
"Sour blonde aged in used French oak wine barrels and naturally soured."
Balanced, smokey, and delicious.
“A light, refreshing blonde ale created for the laid-back California lifestyle. Subtle malt sweetness is balanced by a touch of hops, creating a versatile beer with a clean finish.”
“A tart blonde ale balanced with heavy fruit and floral notes.”
“Blonde ale fermented with monastery yeast. Conditioned in French oak red-wine barrels.”
“Belgian ale fermented in Amarone barrels.”
Blonde ale fermented with Brettanomyces and souring bacteria. Dry hopped with Galaxy and Mosaic.
"Oak Timbre is Basis, our blonde ale, aged on Indiana-grown chambourcin grapes for 6 months in brand-new oak wine barrels. The result is a sour ale that pours deep burgundy with wine-like flavors and aromas complemented by tannins pulled from the fresh barrels."