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
	Nils Oscar Julöl 2003 Sweden	2	3.200
	Archetype Liminal Being NC, United States	1	3.200
	Porter Pizza Downtown Belgian Abbey GA, United States	1	3.200
	Caldera Kettle Series Ginger Beer OR, United States	1	3.200
	New Planet Belgium Ale CO, United States	1	3.200
	Dogfish Head Pearl Jam 20 Faithfull Ale DE, United States	6	3.200
	Brasserie Saint James Marquis 6 NV, United States	1	3.200
	Upright Monk and Mingus OR, United States	1	3.200
	Back Street Belgian Brown CA, United States	1	3.200
	Smithworks Blonde Canada	1	3.200
	Stack Brewing La Cloche Belgian Blonde Canada	2	3.200
	Palm Dobbel Belgium	8	3.191
	O'so 3rd Wheel WI, United States	3	3.184
	dEcaussinnes Ultra Soif Belgium	3	3.184
	De Ryck Arend Blond Belgium	3	3.184
	Uncommon Brewers Golden State Ale CA, United States	3	3.184
	Troubadour Spéciale Belgium	2	3.180
	Sigtuna Unicum Verum Jubileum Sweden	2	3.180
	Titletown Picnic Table Beer WI, United States	2	3.180
	Milwaukee Ale House Ulao Ale WI, United States	2	3.180