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
	Societe The Harlot CA, United States	1	3.125
	Iron Fist Off Hand CA, United States	1	2.925
	Stumblefoot Flakey Belgian CA, United States	1	2.825
	The Bruery Provisions Series: Go Team! CA, United States	1	3.000
	Brasseurs de Montebello La Carnav'Ale Canada	1	3.150
	Unibroue Carnaval de Québec 2006 Canada	1	3.000
	Broadhead 174 Taproom Series 46: Belgian IPA Canada	1	3.175
	Gainsbourg Lolita Canada	1	3.175
	Sémois La Frangine Belgium	1	3.175
	Wild Heaven Valley of Gold GA, United States	1	3.325
	Drake's La Resistance CA, United States	1	3.225
	Green's Gluten Free Gutsy Dark Ale Belgium	1	2.800
	Sornin Baye France	1	3.050
	5e Baron Diablotin Canada	1	3.225
	Ekeby Faderen Norway	1	3.050
	7 Fjell Hyrdestund Christmas Blonde Norway	1	3.150
	Haymarket Oscar's Pardon Belgian Pale IL, United States	1	3.075
	Hélécine Blonde Belgium	1	3.175
	Struise Nieuwpoortse Roste Jeanne Belgium	1	3.125
	4 Degrees Hill 70 Canada	1	3.150