Belgian Ale - Belgian Pale Ale

A moderately malty, somewhat fruity, easy-drinking, copper-colored Belgian ale that is somewhat less aggressive in flavor profile than many other Belgian beers. The malt character tends to be a bit biscuity with light toasty, honey-like, or caramelly comp

Flavor Profile: Has an initial soft, smooth, moderately malty flavor with a variable profile of toasty, biscuity, nutty, light caramel and/or honey notes. Moderate to moderately high fruitiness, sometimes orange- or pear-like. Relatively light (medium-low to low) spicy,

Ingredients: Pilsner or pale ale malt contributes the bulk of the grist with (cara) Vienna and Munich malts adding color, body and complexity. Sugar is not commonly used as high gravity is not desired. Saazer-type hops, Styrian Goldings, East Kent Goldings or Fuggles

BJCP Style Guide

Top 10 Belgian Pale Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Unibroue's Raftman clone	5 gal	5.36%	19.62	1.052	1.011		All Grain	8921
2015 Belgian Pale	6.5 gal	5.63%	26.93	1.055	1.012		All Grain	6788
Belgian Ale	24 L	5.75%	25.58	1.058	1.014		All Grain	4811
DeKoninck Clone	6 gal	4.78%	27.26	1.049	1.012		All Grain	4680
Patjesbier	6 gal	5.64%	39.98	1.051	1.008		All Grain	4114
The 10th Palm	5 gal	5.72%	25.32	1.058	1.014		All Grain	3690
Honey Lavender Belgian Pale Ale	5.5 gal	5.19%	30.79	1.050	1.011		Partial Mash	3517
Belgian Wheat	5.5 gal	5.84%	32.51	1.056	1.011		All Grain	2385
Wyeast Orval Clone	6 gal	6.89%	35.06	1.056	1.004		All Grain	2382
A Little Crazy Clone	5.5 gal	6.8%	40.67	1.062	1.010		All Grain	2188

Newest Belgian Pale Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Blonde On Blonde Trappist Golden	5.5 gal	5.4%	0	1.055	1.014		All Grain	11
Belgian Honey Blonde	20.8 L	7.01%	28.45	1.071	1.018		All Grain	10
New Year's Beer	5.5 gal	5.25%	17.43	1.048	1.008		BIAB	46
Triple Wish	5.5 gal	9.32%	58.63	1.089	1.018		All Grain	29
1	20 L	5.03%	26.16	1.052	1.013		All Grain	29
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	5.81%	38.33	1.054	1.010		All Grain	19
Belgian IPA	55 L	5.22%	22.78	1.050	1.010		All Grain	29
Chimay Doree Clone	5.5 gal	4.53%	14.58	1.043	1.008		BIAB	23
Belgian Christmas Ale	23 L	6.69%	0	1.066	1.015		All Grain	29
Belgi bale ale	10 L	5.45%	17.01	1.054	1.012		BIAB	36

Fermentables Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Pilsner	346	Belgian	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	37	69%	9% - 100%
Belgian - Biscuit	227	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	6%	1% - 80%
BE - Pale Ale	186	BE	Grain	base malt	3.4°L	38	62%	5% - 100%
German - Pilsner	170	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	68%	8% - 100%
American - Pilsner	132	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	67%	2% - 100%
Flaked Oats	124		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	33	7%	1% - 34%
Munich	121		Grain	specialty malt	6°L	37	21%	2% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	120	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	7% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	118		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	17%	2% - 60%
Belgian - CaraMunich	105	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	50°L	33	6%	1% - 27%

Hops Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	395	3.5	36%	1% - 100%
Styrian Goldings	193	5.5	36%	2% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	157	5	41%	3% - 100%
Cascade	155	7	33%	0% - 100%
Magnum	146	15	29%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	126	3.75	43%	5% - 100%
Citra	114	11	28%	6% - 100%
Fuggles	98	4.5	35%	5% - 100%
Amarillo	85	8.6	28%	4% - 100%
Tettnanger	84	4.5	31%	9% - 76%

Steeping Grains Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Biscuit	21	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	31%	12% - 60%
Belgian - CaraMunich	10	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	50°L	33	54%	13% - 100%
Special B	7		Grain	crystal malt	115°L	34	31%	14% - 50%
Belgian - CaraVienne	7	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	20°L	34	42%	17% - 67%
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L	7	American	Grain	crystal malt	40°L	34	57%	33% - 100%
American - Victory	7	American	Grain	roasted malt	28°L	34	35%	15% - 50%
Aromatic	6		Grain	base malt	38°L	33	40%	11% - 100%
American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)	6	American	Grain	crystal malt	1.8°L	33	64%	20% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	6		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	40%	11% - 67%
Aromatic Malt	5		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	35	40%	15% - 67%

Yeasts Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Laboratory	Type	Alcohol Tolerance	Flocculation	Attenuation	Min. Temp	Max. Temp
Fermentis - Safbrew - Specialty Ale Yeast T-58	124	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ardennes 3522	93	Wyeast	Ale	0.12	High	74%	65°F	85°F
White Labs - Belgian Ale Yeast WLP550	85	White Labs	Ale	Med-High	Medium	81.5%	68°F	78°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - General/Belgian Yeast S-33	82	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	81	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Ale Yeast M41	78	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Medium	85%	64°F	82°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Abbey M47	75	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Med-High	75%	64°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256	70	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.11	High	82%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04	48	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.0975	High	75%	54°F	77°F
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530	43	White Labs	Ale	High	Med-High	77.5%	66°F	72°F

Other Ingredients Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	201	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	111	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	106	Water Agt	Boil	61%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	98	Water Agt	Mash	72%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	98	Spice	Boil	64%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	84	Water Agt	Mash	8%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	69	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	46	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 64%
Wyeast - Beer Nutrient	30	Other	Boil	41%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	28	Water Agt	Mash	68%	0% - 100%

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