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	9030
2015 Belgian Pale	6.5 gal	5.63%	26.93	1.055	1.012		All Grain	6853
Belgian Ale	24 L	5.75%	25.58	1.058	1.014		All Grain	4927
DeKoninck Clone	6 gal	4.78%	27.26	1.049	1.012		All Grain	4774
Patjesbier	6 gal	5.64%	39.98	1.051	1.008		All Grain	4149
The 10th Palm	5 gal	5.72%	25.32	1.058	1.014		All Grain	3807
Honey Lavender Belgian Pale Ale	5.5 gal	5.19%	30.79	1.050	1.011		Partial Mash	3567
Belgian Pale Ale	25 L	5.36%	25.05	1.051	1.010		BIAB	2862
Wyeast Orval Clone	6 gal	6.89%	35.06	1.056	1.004		All Grain	2464
Belgian Wheat	5.5 gal	5.84%	32.51	1.056	1.011		All Grain	2423

Newest Belgian Pale Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Belgian Pale Ale	5.5 gal	5.71%	35.23	1.055	1.012		All Grain	25
TheMov	50 L	5.97%	25.56	1.058	1.013		extract	21
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	9.68%	35.77	1.081	1.007		BIAB	25
Belgian Pale Ale More Beer	5.5 gal	5.14%	37.41	1.051	1.012		All Grain	24
NZ Belgian	16 L	8.2%	52.5	1.071	1.009		Partial Mash	31
Baseline Belgian Pale	25 L	5.39%	17.48	1.043	1.002		All Grain	39
1.5 gallon Belgian Ale	1.5 gal	5.12%	21.93	1.052	1.013		All Grain	38
Belgian Pale Ale	17 L	5.25%	20.28	1.047	1.007		extract	47
Dirk's Belgian Pale Ale 2025	23 L	5.35%	23.9	1.054	1.014		All Grain	27
Mandarina belga	20 L	6%	34.14	1.064	1.019		All Grain	34

Fermentables Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Pilsner	350	Belgian	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	37	69%	9% - 100%
Belgian - Biscuit	228	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	171	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	68%	8% - 100%
American - Pilsner	131	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	67%	2% - 100%
Flaked Oats	127		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	33	7%	1% - 34%
Munich	122		Grain	specialty malt	6°L	37	21%	2% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	121	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	7% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	120		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	17%	2% - 60%
Belgian - CaraMunich	104	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	399	3.5	36%	1% - 100%
Styrian Goldings	197	5.5	36%	2% - 100%
Cascade	159	7	33%	0% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	156	5	42%	3% - 100%
Magnum	147	15	29%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	128	3.75	42%	5% - 100%
Citra	114	11	28%	6% - 100%
Fuggles	101	4.5	34%	5% - 100%
Amarillo	86	8.6	28%	4% - 100%
Tettnanger	85	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	86	White Labs	Ale	Med-High	Medium	81.5%	68°F	78°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	84	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - General/Belgian Yeast S-33	82	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Ale Yeast M41	79	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Medium	85%	64°F	82°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Abbey M47	74	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Med-High	75%	64°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256	68	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.11	High	82%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04	49	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	203	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	113	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	106	Water Agt	Boil	61%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	101	Spice	Boil	64%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	98	Water Agt	Mash	72%	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	31	Other	Boil	40%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	29	Water Agt	Mash	69%	0% - 100%

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