HybridLight Hybrid Beer

Blonde Ale

Easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer. In addition to the more common American Blond Ale, this category can also include modern English Summer Ales, American Kölsch-style beers, and less assertive American and English pale ales.

Alcohol
3.8 - 5.5% ABV
3 - 4.3% ABW
IBU
15 - 28
International Bitterness Units
Color
3 - 6 SRM
6 - 12 EBC
Gravity
OG: 1.038 - 1.054
FG: 1.008 - 1.013

Appearance & Mouthfeel

Color
Light yellow to deep gold in color. Clear to brilliant. Low to medium white head with fair to good retention.
Clarity
Light yellow to deep gold in color. Clear to brilliant. Low to medium white head with fair to good retention.
Body
Medium-light to medium-full body. Medium to high carbonation. Smooth without harsh bitterness or astringency.

Aroma & Flavor

Malt
Light to moderate sweet malty aroma. Low to moderate fruitiness is optional, but acceptable. May have a low to medium hop aroma, and can reflect almost any hop variety. No diacetyl. Initial soft malty sweetness, but optionally some light character malt flavor (e.g., bread, toast, biscuit, wheat) can also be present. Caramel flavors typically absent. Low to medium esters optional, but are commonly found in many examples. Light to moderate hop flavor (any variety), but shouldn't be overly aggressive. Low to medium bitterness, but the balance is normally towards the malt. Finishes medium-dry to somewhat sweet. No diacetyl.

Technical Specs (Plato)

Original Gravity9.5 - 13.3 °P
Final Gravity2.1 - 3.3 °P