Belgian Ale
Belgian Ale
9475 beers | 3.456 Avg ScoreThe Belgian ale category captures the regular, every day, yet distinctive ales characteristic of Belgium. These ales are the most "drinkable" of the Belgian styles (analogous to the range of ales between pale, amber, and brown of England or the U.S.) and are characterized by good balance and a relatively low alcohol content of less than 6%. The pale varieties often feature fruity, spicey, yeasty, and light malt aromas and flavors with light to medium bodies and a noticeable to prominently hopped finish. The dark varieties generally reveal more malty character, some darker fruits, along with a lower hop presence. Belgian ales can range in color from pale golden to a rich amber for the pale versions, and from amber to brown-red for the dark versions. These beers can pour with huge heads, generally lace the glass well, and leave behind yeast sedimentation in the bottles from which they are poured.
Beer | Location | Reviews | Score | |
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Orval Belgium | 161 | 4.084 | |
Leffe Blonde Belgium | 98 | 3.617 | |
Ommegang Rare Vos NY, United States | 84 | 3.768 | |
New Belgium 1554 Brussels Black Ale CO, United States | 82 | 3.720 | |
North Coast PranQster CA, United States | 66 | 3.557 | |
Affligem Blonde Belgium | 61 | 3.356 | |
St. Bernardus Pater 6 Belgium | 48 | 3.616 | |
Goose Island Matilda IL, United States | 48 | 3.729 | |
Unibroue Chambly Noire Canada | 45 | 3.581 | |
Allagash Grand Cru ME, United States | 41 | 3.679 | |
Avery Karma Ale CO, United States | 40 | 3.112 | |
New Belgium Skinny Dip CO, United States | 40 | 3.270 | |
Bruegel Belgium | 38 | 3.132 | |
De Koninck Belgium | 37 | 3.278 | |
Grottenbier Bruin Belgium | 34 | 3.678 | |
Blue Moon Full Moon Winter Ale CO, United States | 34 | 2.940 | |
De Ranke XX Bitter Belgium | 34 | 3.640 | |
Westvleteren Blonde Belgium | 33 | 3.822 | |
Maredsous 6 Blond Belgium | 32 | 3.554 | |
Grimbergen Blonde Belgium | 31 | 3.597 |