The Belgian-style pale ale is gold to copper in color and can have caramel or toasted malt flavor. The style is characterized by low but noticeable hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. These beers were inspired by British pale ales. They are very sessionable.
Belgian-Style Pale Ale
Category: Belgian Styles
Food Pairings
- Tempura Fried Fish and Chips
- Taleggio
- Savory Bread Pudding
Commercial Examples
- Rare Vos, Brewery Ommegang
- Saints Devotion, The Lost Abbey
- Perdition, Russian River Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Gold to Copper
Clarity
Clear
Carbonation (Visual)
Medium Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Not Detectable to Mild
Hop
Hop aroma and flavor are low but noticeable; noble-type hops are commonly used. Hop bitterness is low but noticeable
Malt
Caramel, Toast
Esters
Fruit (Pear, Orange)
Phenols
Spicy
Sensations
Body
Moderate
Carbonation
Medium
Finish Length
Short to Medium
Attenuation
High
Ingredients
Hops
Kent Goldings
Malt
Pilsner, CaraMunich, Biscuit
Water
Varies
Yeast
Ale
