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
	Brasseurs de Montebello Le Fantôme d’Ézilda Canada	2	3.200
	J.T. Whitneys Boots Belgian Abbey WI, United States	1	3.200
	Nøgne Ø Oak’d Brun Norway	2	3.200
	Leireken Bio Boekweit Bruin / Sarasin Brune Belgium	2	3.200
	Funkwerks Aurora CO, United States	2	3.200
	Sweeten Creek Blushin Belgian Blonde NC, United States	1	3.200
	De Koninck Bolleke Belgium	2	3.200
	Amarcord AMA Bionda Italy	1	3.200
	Abbaye de St Landelin Blonde France	5	3.200
	Bhramari Brewing Astro Kitty NC, United States	1	3.200
	Ommegang Goudenhop NY, United States	1	3.200
	Eagle Rock Unionist CA, United States	2	3.200
	Affligem de Noël 6.5% Belgium	3	3.200
	Vintage Tabula Rasa WI, United States	1	3.200
	Diamond Paasbier 6.5% Belgium	1	3.200
	Jekyll Brewing Kinship GA, United States	1	3.200
	Les Brasseurs du Hameau dHam Blonde Canada	4	3.200
	Mill Street Belgian Pale Ale Canada	2	3.200
	Allagash Crosspath ME, United States	1	3.200
	5e Baron / Dominion City Stone’s Throw Canada	1	3.200