Belgian Specialty Ale
Belgian Specialty Ale is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. It typically presents as gold to light copper. Malt aroma should be low. Caramel or toasted malt attributes are acceptable. Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
- ABV
- 5.1%-6.3%
- IBU
- 20-30
- OG
- 1.040-1.054
- FG
- 1.008-1.014
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:5.1%-6.3%
ABW:4.1%-5.0%
IBU:20-30
Perceived Bitterness:
Low to medium
Color & Appearance
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.040-1.054
Original Gravity °P:10-13.3
Final Gravity:1.008-1.014
Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6
Body:
Low to medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Malt aroma should be low. Caramel or toasted malt attributes are acceptable.
Hop Profile:
Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
Fermentation Character:
Low to medium fruity esters are present. Yeast-derived phenolic spicy flavors and aromas should be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.