Style Information |
Belgian Strong Pale Ales range in color from pale yellow to medium golden. These beers are often brewed with light colored candy sugar. This gives the aroma a slight sweetness along with complex fruit and malt tones. Hop notes should be very limited. The taste also has limited hops notes, with the malt and candy sweetness notable. Alcohol should also be noted, although should not be overly strong. The feel should be light to medium. This ale is sometimes flavored with spices to add to the aroma and taste. ABV should be in the range of 7% to 11%. IBUs should be low to medium and range from 20 to 50. |
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] |
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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] |
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Beer | Consumed | |
1. | Matilda by Goose Island | 88 |
2. | Belgian Blonde by Central Waters Brewing Company | 32 |
3. | Horny Devil by AleSmith Brewing Company | 25 |
4. | La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue | 23 |
5. | Duvel by Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV | 23 |
6. | Damnation by Russian River Brewing Company | 22 |
7. | Gift Of The Magi by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company | 19 |
8. | Don de Dieu by Unibroue | 16 |
9. | Mischief #3 by The Bruery | 15 |
10. | 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale by Stone Brewing Company | 14 |