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
	Sweeten Creek Blushin Belgian Blonde NC, United States	1	3.200
	Funkwerks Aurora CO, United States	2	3.200
	Leireken Bio Boekweit Bruin / Sarasin Brune Belgium	2	3.200
	Nøgne Ø Oak’d Brun Norway	2	3.200
	J.T. Whitneys Boots Belgian Abbey WI, United States	1	3.200
	Brasseurs de Montebello Le Fantôme d’Ézilda Canada	2	3.200
	Den Herberg St Rochusbier Belgium	1	3.200
	Brugse Bok Belgium	2	3.200
	Brouhaha Cuvée des Saveurs Canada	1	3.200
	Jessenhofke Bruin Belgium	2	3.200
	Redwood Curtain B.P.A. CA, United States	1	3.200
	Dogfish Head Copper Sicle DE, United States	1	3.200
	Summit Scandia Ale MN, United States	5	3.200
	Malheur 6 Belgium	2	3.200
	Helm Ambraye ! Canada	1	3.200
	Wëllen Ourdaller Luxembourg	1	3.200
	Nickel Brook Uncommon Element Canada	2	3.200
	Cuvee Euphorique Belgium	4	3.200
	Great Basin Belgian Black Cherry NV, United States	1	3.200
	Clocktower / Beyond The Pale Half In The Barrel (Aged in Merlot) Canada	1	3.200