Michael continues the Beer Style series with the American Belgo Style Ale Podcast.

American Belgo Style Ale

2 Subcategories

A. Subcategory: Pale American-Belgo-Style Ale

-Pale American-Belgo-Style Ales are either 1) non-Belgian beer types portraying the unique characters imparted by yeasts typically used in big, fruity Belgian-style ales, or 2) defined Belgian-style beers displaying a unique character of American hops. These beers are unique unto themselves.

-Color: Gold to light brown

-Clarity: Clear to hazy is acceptable

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low (Yeast or Hops are pronounced)

-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Medium to very high, exhibiting American-type hop aromas not usually found in traditional Belgian styles.

-Body: Medium-low to medium

-ABV: Varies with style

-Glassware: Belgian Style glass for aroma


B. Subcategory: Dark American-Belgo-Style Ale

-Dark American-Belgo-Style Ales are either 1) non-Belgian darker beer types portraying the unique attributes imparted by yeasts typically used in big fruity Belgian-style ales, or 2) defined darker Belgian-style beers displaying a unique character of American hops. These beers are unique unto themselves.

-Color: Brown to black

-Clarity: Clear to hazy is acceptable

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Perception of roasted malts or barley can be very low to robust


-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Medium to very high, exhibiting American-type hop aromas not usually found in traditional Belgian styles.

-Body: Medium-low to medium

-ABV: Varies with style

-Glassware: Belgian Style glass for aroma


Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)


Fat Tire Belgian Style Ale | New Belgium Brewing, CO

English floral hops, subtle malt sweetness and spicy, fruity notes from Belgian yeast made for a balanced yet magical combination. These same characteristics are at the heart of Fat Tire. Classified as an Ameri-Belgo style ale by the revered Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions, Fat Tire blends a fine malt presence, fresh herbal hop balance and a touch of fruity yeast to offer drinkers everywhere a timeless craft beer experience with a rare blend of balance and complexity.


American-Belgo Style IPA | Rock Art Brewery, VT

This is an American IPA fermented with our house strain of Belgian yeast. The beer has a soft copper body, malty and balanced with 70 IBU from our Columbus bittering hop addition. Then to capture even more hop flavors and aromas we poured more buckets full of hops directly into the beer (dry hop) and allow the beer to rest and absorb all the delicious hop goodness.

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