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
	Oakland Brewing Argent et Noir CA, United States	1	3.075
	Duplessi La Richard Coeur de Lion Brune France	1	3.100
	Clifford Marigold Belgian Style Golden Ale Canada	1	3.175
	Maredret Altus Belgium	1	3.175
	Kwaremont Pittig Blond Belgium	1	3.175
	Berghoeve Blonde Gloed Netherlands	1	3.000
	Berghoeve Helders Goud Netherlands	1	3.050
	Grassroots/Kolding Bryglaug KolVal Denmark	1	3.075
	Ægir Snøblonde Norway	1	3.150
	Kind Beers Belgian Red Ale SC, United States	1	3.125
	Duysters Loterbol 6 Blond Belgium	1	3.000
	L'Apothicaire Pale Ale Belge Canada	1	3.175
	Helm Prince-Arthur Canada	1	3.175
	Silver Peak Sour Cherry Belgian Brown NV, United States	1	3.125
	Föroya Bjór Sct. Brigid Abbey Ale Faroe Islands	1	3.250
	Keyzer Rolduc Abdij Bier Netherlands	1	2.850
	Vieux Chemin La Prudencia Switzerland	1	3.025
	Destihl Belgian Pale Ale IL, United States	1	3.175
	Brüll! Bier Blond Switzerland	1	3.050
	De Molen Fruit & Kruid Blond Netherlands	1	3.175