Style Information

Belgian Pale Ales are light to medium ales that have a mild aroma and low hops bitterness. The color is usually light golden to amber in color, occasionally even a darker amber. The aroma has minimal hops notes, with a mild malt and fruity sweetness. There may even be a mild spicy tone in the aroma. The taste also has minimal hops bitterness. The mild malt sweetness is also notable in the flavor, along with a minor caramel or toasted grain taste. Feel should be on the low to medium side. ABV ranges from 4% to 6%. IBUs are generally low and range from 20 to 30.

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.	Orval Trappist Ale by Brasserie d'Orval S.A.	46
2.	R&D Golden Ale by New Glarus Brewing Company	44
3.	Rayon Vert Belgian-Style Pale Ale by Green Flash Brewing Co.	36
4.	Lolita by Goose Island	34
5.	Last Minute BPA by Tip Top Brews	25
6.	Fleur by Goose Island	22
7.	Redemption by Russian River Brewing Company	22
8.	668 - Neighbor Of The Beast by New England Brewing Co.	21
9.	Union Series #1: Meridian Belgian Session Ale by Summit Brewing Company	20
10.	Shenanigans Summer Ale by Indeed Brewing Company	18

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Trappist Westvleteren Special 6 by Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)	94
2.	Abbey Single by Southampton Publick House	90
3.	Brotherhood by Pipeworks Brewing Company	90
4.	668 - Neighbor Of The Beast by New England Brewing Co.	90
5.	Luciérnaga, The Firefly - Grand Reserve by Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales	88
6.	Lolita by Goose Island	86
7.	Unique by Bullfrog Brewery	86
8.	A Little Crazy by Revolution Brewing	86
9.	R&D Golden Ale by New Glarus Brewing Company	85
10.	Saint's Devotion 2008 by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	85