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
	Redbud Cuvee Three OK, United States	4	3.557
	Beau's All Natural Pro-Am Series No. 7: Rudolphus VI Canada	3	3.350
	Ter Dolen Double Dark Belgium	3	3.167
	Huyghe Artevelde Belgium	3	3.100
	Oud Zottegems Bier Belgium	3	3.217
	Thiriez La Maline France	3	3.267
	Boelens Waase Wolf Belgium	3	3.317
	Lazy Magnolia Backwoods Belgian Ale MS, United States	3	3.000
	Dead Frog The Bold Belgian Ale Canada	3	3.317
	Heavy Seas Riptide MD, United States	3	3.300
	Uncommon Brewers Golden State Ale CA, United States	3	3.184
	Drake's Belgian Ale CA, United States	3	3.134
	Jopen Gerstebier Netherlands	3	2.834
	Gruut Amber Ale Belgium	3	3.250
	Haacht Speciale 1900 Belgium	3	3.034
	Villers Oud Vieille Belgium	3	3.334
	La Cheval Cap Espoir (Spéciale Rousse) Canada	3	3.167
	La Trappe Puur / Koningshoeven Puur Netherlands	3	3.367
	Magic Hat Odd Notion (Summer 09) VT, United States	3	3.317
	Captain Lawrence Liquid Gold NY, United States	3	3.400