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
	Strubbe Liers Kerstbier Belgium	1	2.975
	La Binchoise La Belge Belgium	1	2.975
	Bøllingsø Påskebryg Denmark	1	2.975
	Coronado Brewing Belgian Pale Ale CA, United States	1	2.975
	Moosejaw Belgian Gold WI, United States	1	2.975
	Divatte Vielle Tour Blonde France	1	2.975
	Nøgne Ø Julesnadder (2011) Norway	1	2.975
	Natty Greene's Light Horse Belgian Pale Ale NC, United States	1	2.975
	Waterloo Brewing Jack Pine Belgian Ale Canada	1	2.975
	Vicaris Quinto 5° Belgium	1	2.975
	Brasseurs Illimités K - Bière Blonde Miséricordieuse Canada	1	2.975
	Vinje Heilage Vimur Norway	1	2.975
	Brootcoorens Angélus Brune Belgium	4	2.971
	Legado de Yuste Spain	3	2.967
	Les Brasseurs du Hameau dHam Rousse Canada	2	2.960
	Kool Mortal Belgium	2	2.960
	Birrificio del Ducato Krampus Italy	2	2.960
	Schoune Bière de Noël Canada	4	2.957
	Boréale Cuivrée Canada	3	2.950
	Liefmans Abdijbier Blond Belgium	1	2.950