Golden & Blonde Ales

Golden and Blonde ales appeared last century as an alternative to the rising popularity of lagers. Goldens are darker, with more body and hop presence than blondes, which can look like a light lager but have a maltier backbone than the cold conditioned beers. Our winners are both the “old”, Village Blonde, a low-hopped golden ale, and the “new”, Son Of A Bee, a honey blonde with subtle hopping and a touch of sweetness. - David Nuttall