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
	Givrée Frasnoise Belgium	1	3.125
	Gouyasse Tradition Belgium	5	3.125
	Mikkeller Årh Hvad Denmark	1	3.125
	Service Brewing Mrs Wilkes Banana Puddin' Ale GA, United States	1	3.125
	Mont Saint Guibert Ambrée Belgium	1	3.125
	Syndikatet Nonnen Abbey Ale Denmark	1	3.125
	Abbaye d'Aulne Blonde Belgium	1	3.125
	Mad Fox Diabolik Belgian Strong Ale VA, United States	1	3.125
	Jacobsen Saaz Blonde 4.5% Denmark	1	3.125
	Leffe de Noël Belgium	6	3.122
	Avery Hand of Buddha CO, United States	2	3.120
	Bockor Ypra Belgium	2	3.120
	The Commons Blonde OR, United States	2	3.120
	Lustem Verhuisbrouwerij Belgium	2	3.120
	Grisette Ambree Belgium	2	3.120
	Block Three Beauty and the Belgian Canada	2	3.120
	Baie La Croix des Grèves Blonde France	2	3.120
	Troldhede Grey Bros. Double Steam Ale Denmark	2	3.120
	Malmedy Blonde Belgium	2	3.120
	Brøckhouse Esrum Kloster Denmark	3	3.117