Style Information

The Belgian Amber Ale is similar to English and American Amber Ale styles. However, the hop presence should be notably muted compared to those two styles. There should also be a slight spicy note apparent, due to the use of the Belgian yeast. From Wikipedia: "These are beers similar to the traditional pale ales of England, although somewhat less bitterly hopped. A notable example is the 5% abv De Koninck brand, with its distinctive spherical glasses (called 'bollekes'). It is popular in its native city of Antwerp. Another is Palm Speciale. Some, such as Vieux Temps, were based on British styles to please troops stationed in Belgium during World War I. Others were introduced by the UK-born brewer George Maw Johnson in the late 19th century. Wallonian amber or ambrée ale, such a La Gauloise Ambrée, is considered to be somewhat distinct by some beer writers, and to be influenced by the French style of ambrée."

Glassware	Description
Goblet	A goblet (or chalice) is a large, stemmed, bowl-shaped glass. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the ... [more]
Mug	Typically very heavy and sturdy. A mug (or stein) is most commonly made of glass or stoneware. Traditionally German, one advantage is clinking glasses together without worrying about breaking th... [more]
Pint Glass	Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints. The shaker ... [more]
Wine Glass	Wine glasses come in many shapes that are styled specifically to certain varietals of wine. The shape of the glass is very important, as it concentrates flavors and aroma. Wine glasses can be div... [more]
Tulip	A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Cold Front by Ithaca Beer Company	34
2.	Solitude Abbey Ale by Brewery Vivant	11
3.	Altared Amber by Saint Arnold Brewing Company	3
4.	Hero Squad by The Brewing Projekt	2
5.	Stimulus by Eagle Rock Brewery	1
6.	Rood by Independence Brewing Company	1

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Altared Amber by Saint Arnold Brewing Company	82
2.	Cold Front by Ithaca Beer Company	81
3.	Solitude Abbey Ale by Brewery Vivant	50