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
	Brewers Art Ozzy MD, United States	8	3.573
	Abbaye de Floreffe Blonde Belgium	8	3.291
	Dupont Biolegere Belgium	8	3.291
	Unibroue Irrésistible Blonde Canada	8	3.173
	Palm Dobbel Belgium	8	3.191
	Big Hole Mythical White Grand Cru MT, United States	8	3.582
	New Belgium Porch Swing Single Ale CO, United States	8	3.246
	Blue Moon Rounder Belgian Style Pale Ale CO, United States	8	3.145
	BFM La Meule Switzerland	8	3.491
	Hellekapelle Artisanal Belgian Blond Belgium	8	3.264
	Goose Island Fleur IL, United States	7	3.620
	Weyerbacher Verboten PA, United States	7	3.460
	Struiselensis Belgium	7	3.600
	Choc Brewmasters Signature Biere de Garde OK, United States	7	3.590
	New Belgium Rolle Bolle Ale CO, United States	7	3.210
	Petit Orval Belgium	7	3.560
	BJ's Grand Cru CA, United States	7	3.520
	Reinaert Amber Belgium	7	3.430
	Mikkeller Its Alright! Denmark	7	3.530
	St. Bernardus Extra 4 Belgium	7	3.350