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What is Belgian Ale?

An independent guide to the Belgian Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Belgian Ale beers

  1. 13 Below Wedding Day
    13 Below Wedding Day is a dark golden Belgian Ale with notes of clove, subtle banana, and a hint of
  2. Andelot Angelique
    Soft, fruity esters of pear and apple are complemented by gentle malt sweetness and subtle spice wit
  3. Andelot Euphorique
    Andelot Euphorique balances fruity esters of pear and apple with a hint of spice, light malt sweetne
  4. Appalachian Abbey Roade Belgian Ale
    Appalachian Abbey Roade Belgian Ale features rich maltiness with notes of caramel, dark fruit, and a
  5. Appalachian Abbey Roade Belgian Ale
    Abbey Roade is brewed in the tradition of the famous Belgian Abbey-style ales. This wonderful brew
  6. Baja Brewing Peyote Botella
    Peyote Botella showcases vibrant fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian ales, with a com
  7. Border Psycho La Perversa Botella
    Expect fruity esters like banana and pear with a touch of spicy clove or pepper, creating a complex
  8. Brasserie Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux
    Avec Les Bons Voeux by Brasserie Dupont (Tourpes, Hainaut): A Belgian Ale at 9.5% ABV from this cele
  9. Brouwerij De Ranke XX Bitter
    XX Bitter by Brouwerij De Ranke (Wevelgem, West-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Ale at 6% ABV from this renow
  10. Brouwerij Duysters Loterbol
    Loterbol by Brouwerij Duysters (Diest, Vlaams Brabant): A Belgian Ale at 8.00% ABV from this Flemish
  11. Brouwerij Duysters Loterbol Belgian Ale
    Brouwerij Duysters Loterbol Belgian Ale showcases caramelized malt sweetness balanced by subtle frui
  12. Brouwerij Kerkom Bloesem Bink
    Bloesem Bink by Brouwerij Kerkom (Kerkom, Limburg): A Belgian ale at 7.10% ABV from this brewery in
  13. Brouwerij Kerkom Kerkom Bloesem Bink
    Kerkom Bloesem Bink is a Belgian ale with delicate floral aromas from added elderflower, complemente
  14. Brouwerij Kerkom Winterkoninkse
    Winterkoninkse by Brouwerij Kerkom (Kerkom, Limburg): A Belgian Ale at 8.3% ABV showcasing this Belg
  15. Brouwerij Liefmans Goudenband 1996
    Goudenband 1996 by Brouwerij Liefmans (Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Ale at 3.98% ABV from
  16. Brouwerij Strubbe Vlas Kop
    Vlas Kop by Brouwerij Strubbe (Ichtegem, West-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Ale at 5.50% ABV from this resp
  17. Brouwerij The Musketiers Troubadour
    "Troubadour by Brouwerij The Musketiers (Ursel, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Ale at 6.50% ABV from th
  18. Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck Brigand
    Brigand by Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck (Ingelmunster, West-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Ale at 9.00% ABV fro
  19. Brouwerij Van Steenberge Augustijn Ale
    Augustijn Ale by Brouwerij Van Steenberge (Ertvelde, Oost-Vlaanderen): A bold Belgian Ale at 8.00% A
  20. Casa Bruja Brewing Co. Desayuno de Monjes
    Desayuno de Monjes likely offers fruity esters and spicy phenols with a complex, yeast-forward chara
  21. Cerveza Tübinger Strata Island
    Expect fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian-style ales, with a layered complexity that
  22. Dageraad Brewing Entropy Series
    Dageraad's Entropy Series showcases the hallmark fruity esters and spicy complexity of Belgian ales,
  23. De Leyerth Brouwerijen Urthel Novicius Vertus
    A subtle and balanced Belgian ale with a hint of malt sweetness and light herbal notes.
  24. Delirium Argentum
    Argentum likely showcases fruity esters and spicy phenols with possible notes of clove or banana typ
  25. Driftwood Brewery Belle Royale
    Belle Royale likely offers rich fruity esters and spicy notes, with a complex, effervescent profile
  26. Driftwood Brewery Broadwing
    Broadwing likely offers fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian ales, with potential note
  27. Driftwood Brewery De Auras
    De Auras showcases the fruity esters and spicy phenols characteristic of Belgian ales, often complem
  28. Driftwood Brewery Eccentricity
    Eccentricity from Driftwood Brewery likely offers fruity esters and spicy phenols characteristic of
  29. F.X. Matt Saranac Belgian Ale
    Saranac Belgian Ale offers subtle fruity esters complemented by a malt sweetness and hints of spice,
  30. Gruner Brothers Belgian Style
    A Belgian Style Ale with a malty body, complex flavors, and hints of fruit and spices.
  31. Hoyne Brewing Co. Che Bello
    Hoyne Brewing Co.'s Che Bello likely offers fruity esters with subtle spicy phenols, expected in Bel
  32. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales Fuego del Otono
    To catch a bit of soft radiance in each bottle, we wait for fall colors to begin their bright and fl
  33. Kasteel Rouge Chica
    Rouge Chica likely embodies the fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian Ales, offering a
  34. Kuhnhenn Tricks For Adults
    Kuhnhenn Tricks For Adults bursts with vibrant raspberry, lemon, orange, and blueberry flavors, deli
  35. Leffe Ruby
    Leffe Ruby likely offers fruity esters with hints of berry or cherry and mild spicy phenols, charact
  36. Moonlight Brewing Company Paternal Instinct
    Expect fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian ales, delivering a complex, aromatic exper
  37. Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. Attila the Honey
    Attila the Honey likely features sweet honey notes complemented by fruity esters and subtle spicy ph
  38. Palladium Winkie Golden Ale
    Ripe pear, clove spice, and subtle honey sweetness shine in this Belgian-style golden ale, balanced
  39. Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) Winter Welcome 2007-2008
    Winter Welcome 2007-2008 by Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster): A Belgian Ale at 6.00% ABV from th
  40. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Appreciation
    Appreciation from Sante Adairius Rustic Ales likely showcases fruity esters and spicy phenols with c
  41. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Portable Magic
    Portable Magic likely showcases fruity esters and spicy phenols typical of Belgian ales, offering co
  42. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Veiled Alchemy
    Veiled Alchemy likely showcases the fruity esters and subtle spicy phenols typical of Belgian ales,
  43. Slipstream Gold Wild Ale
    Bursting with fruity, funky complexity, Slipstream Gold Wild Ale offers a vibrant mix of tropical no
  44. Toppling Goliath Naughty Temple
    Ripe pear and banana esters blend seamlessly with spicy clove and a hint of Belgian yeast sweetness,
  45. Zorra La Conspiración
    La Conspiración likely brings forward fruity esters and hints of spice, characteristic of Belgian al
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