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
	Boréale Belge des Champs Canada	1	3.100
	Railyard Belgian Golden Ale AL, United States	1	3.000
	Ter Dolen Armand Belgium	1	3.125
	Beacon Brewing Sweater Weather GA, United States	1	3.075
	Zonderik Honderd Belgium	1	3.000
	Belgh Brasse Mons Abbey Blonde Canada	1	3.100
	Martens Boot Tread Belgium	1	2.950
	Mascaret Blonde Bio France	1	3.250
	Cherry Street Belgian Pale Ale GA, United States	1	3.225
	Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Sleight Of Hand #92 CA, United States	1	3.175
	Chardon Brew Works Belgian Lace OH, United States	1	3.150
	Du Der La Dervoise Blonde France	1	3.275
	Ranger Creek Lucky Ol' Sun TX, United States	1	3.150
	Grands Cols La Tourmente Ambrée France	1	3.100
	Allagash Haunted House ME, United States	1	3.350
	Grands Cols La Tourmente Bière Blonde France	1	2.950
	Baie La Grévine Rousse France	1	2.825
	Flying Monkeys Goldmember Abbey Blonde Canada	1	3.100
	Brasserie Saint James Marquis 6 NV, United States	1	3.200
	Brasserie Saint James Pale Rider NV, United States	1	3.150