Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium.
Belgian and French Origin Ale Styles
Belgian-Style Blonde Ale
Ale · Straw to light amber
What to expect
Malt character: Low to medium. Hop character: Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
Reading guide · The complete guideline attributes below preserve the source’s qualifications.Color · SRM
2–7
Pale / strawBlack
Straw to light amber · Illustrative colors on the shared, uneven SRM scale.
Explore styles overlapping this color rangeAlcohol · ABV
6.3–7.9%
Reference scale, not a limit on official guideline values.
Bitterness · IBU
15–40
Measured bitterness; perceived bitterness is described in the guideline below.
Brewers Association 2026 · Printed guideline page 23 · PDF page 32. Color graphics are illustrative.
The guideline, in detail
Official style attributes, including what may be present and what should be absent.
Hop aroma & flavor
Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
Perceived bitterness
Very low to medium-low
Body & mouthfeel
Low to medium
Clarity
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Color
Straw to light amber
Fermentation characteristics
Medium to medium-high fruity esters are balanced with low to medium malt attributes. Low level yeast-derived phenolic spiciness may be present. Diacetyl and acidic character should not be present.
Technical specifications, including gravity
Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.054-1.068 (13.3-16.6 °Plato) • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010-1.014 (2.6-3.6 °Plato) • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.0%-6.2% (6.3%-7.9%) • Hop Bitterness (IBU) 15-40 • Color SRM (EBC) 2-7 (4-14 EBC)