Belgian Ale

The 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
	Orval Belgium	154	4.102
	Leffe Blonde Belgium	98	3.617
	New Belgium 1554 Brussels Black Ale CO, United States	82	3.720
	Ommegang Rare Vos NY, United States	80	3.791
	North Coast PranQster CA, United States	63	3.576
	Affligem Blonde Belgium	54	3.398
	Goose Island Matilda IL, United States	45	3.740
	Unibroue Chambly Noire Canada	45	3.581
	St. Bernardus Pater 6 Belgium	44	3.610
	New Belgium Skinny Dip CO, United States	40	3.270
	Allagash Grand Cru ME, United States	39	3.679
	Bruegel Belgium	38	3.132
	Avery Karma Ale CO, United States	37	3.128
	De Koninck Belgium	37	3.278
	Blue Moon Full Moon Winter Ale CO, United States	34	2.940
	Grimbergen Blonde Belgium	31	3.597
	Grottenbier Bruin Belgium	30	3.685
	De Ranke XX Bitter Belgium	29	3.637
	Westvleteren Blonde Belgium	29	3.831
	Maredsous 6 Blond Belgium	29	3.578