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
	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