California Blonde Ale is a traditional American style Golden or Cream Ale. Their version is fermented cooler and given an extra week of cold conditioning for an ale with the crisp finish of a lager. They use all American malts with Liberty and Mount Hood hops providing the spicy hop bouquet. This beer won Gold in 1996, Silver in 1998 and Bronze in 1997 at the World Beer Championship (4.2%alc by vol).