Blond ale

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Blond Ale (also Golden Ale or Blonde Ale ) is an American type of beer from the Pale Ales range . The top-fermented blond ale has a pale blonde color, is not very tasty and has an alcohol content of 4–5% by volume.

history

Blond Ale is a very modern type of beer originally produced in the USA , which was invented in the course of the so-called American "Craft Beer Revolution" in the early 1990s. The brewing method is based on the English pale ale and the German Kölsch . A direct forerunner of American blond ale is the "Summer Lightning" beer creation from the English Hop Back Brewery from 1989.

The Blond Ale soon became known outside of the English-speaking world. In Europe today it is particularly popular in Belgium , there are other manufacturers in France and Brazil .

Manufacturing

Blond Ale is brewed using the Williamette hop variety, which is widely used in the USA . Furthermore, Blond Ale contains malt (types: American Two-Row or Crystal) and water. The yeasts used are those that are commonly used in the production of lager and ale.

taste

The alcohol contained in Blond Ale has hardly any effect on the aroma of the beer. The hop aroma is noticeably present, but does not dominate the taste and does not appear bitter. The malt content ensures a slightly sweet taste. Due to the formation of esters during the fermentation process , Blond Ale can also contain a slightly fruity taste note.

Blond ale as a companion drink

In the United States, blond ale is often served with pasta , grilled meat dishes, and fish dishes (e.g. lobster). Blond Ale is also suitable as an accompaniment to certain types of cheese, such as the American types "Pepper Jack" and "Monterey Jack" or Edam . For Europeans it may seem unusual that blond ale is also served with desserts, for example the "sugar cookies".

Blond ale is usually drunk at 7–10 ° C (45–50 ° F).

Manufacturers / brands

United States

  • Pike Brewing Naughty Nellie Golden Ale
  • Scuttlebutt Homeport Blonde
  • Diamond Knot Blonde Ale
  • Great Divide Samurai Ale
  • Knee Deep Beautiful Blonde
  • Red Brick Blonde
  • St. George Golden Ale
  • Ska True Blonde Ale
  • Blue Point Summer Ale
  • Fish Tale Organic Blonde Ale

Belgium

  • Duvel

Web links

Commons : Blond Ale  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Blonde Ale Recipes and Beer Style. In: beersmith.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016 (American English).
  2. ↑ American Blonde Ale | Total Wine & More. In: www.totalwine.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016 .
  3. ↑ American Blonde Ale | Total Wine & More. In: www.totalwine.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016 .
  4. ↑ Duvel. In: Duvel. Retrieved April 1, 2016 .