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 Siegerbier Switzerland	1	2.850
	Bouillon Trouffis Belgium	1	2.850
	DeDues Andante Spain	1	2.850
	Santa Margarida Tostada Spain	1	2.850
	La Morgat Bière Dorée Bio France	1	2.850
	Keyzer Rolduc Abdij Bier Netherlands	1	2.850
	Saranac Belgian Ale NY, United States	16	2.843
	Jopen Gerstebier Netherlands	3	2.834
	Stumblefoot Flakey Belgian CA, United States	1	2.825
	Baie La Grévine Rousse France	1	2.825
	De Block Speciale 6 Belgium	4	2.814
	Special De Ryck Belgium	1	2.800
	Millevertus Toernichoise Belgium	1	2.800
	Warwik Hjertensfryd Denmark	1	2.800
	Villers Paranoia Groen Belgium	1	2.800
	Pigeonnelle Loirette 5.5% France	2	2.800
	Kasteel Hoppy Belgium	1	2.800
	Green's Gluten Free Gutsy Dark Ale Belgium	1	2.800
	Lake Placid Golden Rule Belgian Ale NY, United States	1	2.775
	Kolding Vaarbryg Denmark	1	2.775