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
	Scherlibräu Pousebier Switzerland	1	2.900
	Leidsch Blond Belgium	1	2.900
	Capitol City Belgian Pale Ale DC, United States	1	2.900
	EleganT Blondje van de eerste Liefdesnacht Netherlands	1	2.900
	Virklund Virklunder Lys Denmark	1	2.900
	DeDues Cervesa d’Autor Spain	1	2.900
	Fuglebjerggaard 0079. Bryg - Kølster GyldenWinge Denmark	1	2.900
	No Label Black Wit-O TX, United States	2	2.900
	Baie La Grèvine France	1	2.900
	Hollywood Organic Brewery Belgian Ale FL, United States	1	2.900
	Maallust d’Olle Grieze Netherlands	1	2.900
	Furthermore Fatty Boombalatty WI, United States	9	2.883
	Fuglebjerggaard Kølsters 14er Denmark	2	2.880
	San Marcos Belgian Gold CA, United States	1	2.875
	East End Session #21 - Grisette Revisited PA, United States	1	2.875
	Portsmouth Belgian Golden Ale NH, United States	1	2.875
	Marais Poitevin la Blonde France	1	2.875
	Farnham Ale & Lager 21 Belgian Ale Canada	1	2.875
	Florisgaarden Griotte Belgium	2	2.860
	Greenland Christmas Ale Greenland	1	2.850