Style Information

The Belgian IPA combines the hoppy character of the American IPA style with the spicy notes or fruity esters of many Belgian styles. The base style that is usually used is a Tripel. Therefore, the color tends to be lighter colored and higher in alcohol. Since this is essentially a "Euro IPA", brewers tend to use European hop varieties in the brewing process. This gives it a somewhat more subdued hop profile when compared to American IPAs.

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]
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]
Snifter	Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [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]
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]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Raging Bitch by Flying Dog Brewery	54
2.	Bedlam! by Ale Asylum	51
3.	Le Freak Belgian Style IPA by Green Flash Brewing Co.	18
4.	Scratch Beer #29 - 2010 by Troegs Brewing Company	14
5.	Side Project 5 - Monk's Revenge by Terrapin Beer Company	14
6.	Lips Of Faith - Belgo India Pale Ale by New Belgium Brewing Inc.	13
7.	Clown Shoes Tramp Stamp by Mercury Brewing Company, Inc.	12
8.	Cali-Belgique IPA by Stone Brewing Company	12
9.	Hoptober by New Belgium Brewing Inc.	12
10.	Triomphe by Brewery Vivant	12

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Ugly American (Trippel India Pale Ale) by East End Brewing Company	90
2.	Little Sumpin' Wild Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Company	88
3.	't Smisje Dubbel IPA by Brouwerij De Regenboog	88
4.	Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel by Brasserie d'Achouffe	85
5.	Belgian King by Goose Island (Clybourn)	84
6.	Saturn by Midnight Sun Brewing	84
7.	Cali-Belgique IPA by Stone Brewing Company	84
8.	Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor by Brouwerij Het Anker	83
9.	XX Bitter by Brouwerij De Ranke	83
10.	IPAbbey (Excelsior! Series) by Ithaca Beer Company	83