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
	Duvel 6,66% Blond Belgium	3	3.384
	Barley Island Sinister Minister Belgian Black Ale IN, United States	3	3.384
	Royal Van Roy-Ale Belgium	3	3.384
	BeerMania Mea Culpa Belgium	2	3.380
	Red Brick Brother Leo GA, United States	2	3.380
	5 Seasons North Duck-billed Platypus Belgian Pale Ale GA, United States	2	3.380
	Bear Republic Crazy Ivan CA, United States	2	3.380
	Brugse Straffe Hendrik Blond Belgium	11	3.379
	The Bruery Black Orchard CA, United States	10	3.377
	Jopen Hoppenbier Netherlands	5	3.375
	Brugse Zot Blonde Belgium	15	3.373
	Heavyweight Golden Idol NJ, United States	4	3.371
	Alvinne Extra Restyled Belgium	4	3.371
	Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 25: Koru Canada	3	3.367
	La Trappe Puur / Koningshoeven Puur Netherlands	3	3.367
	Great Divide 20th Anniversary CO, United States	3	3.367
	Southern Star Walloon TX, United States	3	3.367
	Liefmans Jan van Gent Belgium	14	3.365
	Scheldebrouwerij Wildebok Belgium	5	3.363
	Fantome BBB Dark White Belgium	13	3.362