Belgian Ale

Belgian Ale

1912 beers | 3.503 Avg Score

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
Big Hole Mythical White Grand Cru
MT, United States
8
3.582
Val-Dieu Blonde
Belgium
18
3.581
Unibroue Chambly Noire
Canada
45
3.581
Maredsous 6 Blond
Belgium
29
3.578
North Coast PranQster
CA, United States
63
3.576
Het Kapittel Watou Pater
Belgium
21
3.575
Brewers Art Ozzy
MD, United States
8
3.573
Jolly Pumpkin Perseguidor
MI, United States
4
3.571
Petit Orval
Belgium
7
3.560
De La Senne Zinnebir Crianza (Lambic)
Belgium
2
3.560
Redbud Cuvee Three
OK, United States
4
3.557
5 Seasons Kartoon Brune
GA, United States
6
3.555
Thiriez Bière de Noël
France
3
3.550
Mikkeller Its Alright!
Denmark
7
3.530
De Ranke Père Noël
Belgium
21
3.529
BJ's Grand Cru
CA, United States
7
3.520
Augustijn Blonde
Belgium
12
3.520
Great Lakes Grand Cru
OH, United States
3
3.517
Westmalle Extra
Belgium
12
3.514
Anker Blond
Belgium
4
3.514