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	8861
2015 Belgian Pale	6.5 gal	5.63%	26.93	1.055	1.012		All Grain	6752
Belgian Ale	24 L	5.75%	25.58	1.058	1.014		All Grain	4718
DeKoninck Clone	6 gal	4.78%	27.26	1.049	1.012		All Grain	4644
Patjesbier	6 gal	5.64%	39.98	1.051	1.008		All Grain	4086
The 10th Palm	5 gal	5.72%	25.32	1.058	1.014		All Grain	3626
Honey Lavender Belgian Pale Ale	5.5 gal	5.19%	30.79	1.050	1.011		Partial Mash	3466
Belgian Wheat	5.5 gal	5.84%	32.51	1.056	1.011		All Grain	2357
Wyeast Orval Clone	6 gal	6.89%	35.06	1.056	1.004		All Grain	2342
A Little Crazy Clone	5.5 gal	6.8%	40.67	1.062	1.010		All Grain	2161

Newest Belgian Pale Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Belgian double keg	26 L	7.2%	56.42	1.071	1.016		All Grain	29
Boulevard Brewing co Tank 7 Clone	5.5 gal	6.22%	40.57	1.063	1.016		All Grain	27
Ommegang BPA Clone	5.5 gal	6.27%	32.22	1.059	1.011		All Grain	30
Pourie rose	50 L	6.12%	0	1.055	1.008		All Grain	33
Belgium Pale Ale	12 L	5.91%	15.82	1.049	1.004		All Grain	43
Belgian Pale Ale	12 L	5.75%	29.09	1.052	1.008		BIAB	32
Awesome Recipe	6 gal	7.94%	50.87	1.076	1.016		All Grain	27
TEST pale ale malt (split batch)	8 L	5.35%	18.44	1.058	1.017		BIAB	36
Gingy soup (gingerbread beer)	10 L	5.09%	24.46	1.047	1.008		BIAB	36
Smedsby Kloster - Christmas ale	10 L	5.1635%	26.0977	1.055	1.015		BIAB	52

Fermentables Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Pilsner	347	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	169	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%
US - Pale 2-Row	120	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	62%	7% - 100%
Munich	120		Grain	specialty malt	6°L	37	21%	2% - 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	394	3.5	36%	1% - 100%
Styrian Goldings	192	5.5	36%	2% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	156	5	41%	3% - 100%
Cascade	154	7	33%	0% - 100%
Magnum	147	15	29%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	126	3.75	43%	5% - 100%
Citra	112	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	69	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	199	Water Agt	Mash	20%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	109	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	105	Fining	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	Mash	41%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	28	Other	Boil	44%	0% - 100%

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