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
	Unibroue St. Hubert Canada	2	3.300
	Panil Bionda Italy	2	3.300
	Viven Blond Belgium	1	3.300
	Elysian Yuzus Belgian Style Golden Ale WA, United States	2	3.300
	Midnight Sun Pride AK, United States	1	3.300
	L'Olmaia La 5 Italy	1	3.300
	L'Olmaia La 9 Italy	1	3.300
	Boelens Heerenbier Belgium	1	3.300
	Heavy Seas Riptide MD, United States	3	3.300
	Zeliv Gottschalk Czech Republic	2	3.300
	Vintage Rochambeau Belgian Pale Ale WI, United States	2	3.300
	Abita 30th Anniversary Ale LA, United States	1	3.300
	Three Taverns Single Intent GA, United States	1	3.300
	Left Nut Brewing Mystique Belgian Dark Ale GA, United States	1	3.300
	Ebly La Corne du Bois des Pendus Belgium	3	3.300
	Bink Bloesem Belgium	14	3.294
	Het Kappitel Watou Blond Belgium	12	3.294
	Abbaye de Floreffe Blonde Belgium	8	3.291
	Dupont Biolegere Belgium	8	3.291
	t Smisje Blond Belgium	6	3.289