Belgian Pale Ale Flashcards by Liuyue Zhao

Belgian pale ale

Overall impression

Moderate malty
Moderate bitterness 20-30
Somewhat fruity Easy drinking 4.8-5.5
Copper colored ale 8-14

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Belgian pale ale

Aroma

Moderate malt, toasty biscuity nutty light caramel or honey
Moderate ester, orange pear
Low to moderate hop, spicy herbal floral with phenols

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Belgian pale ale

Appear

Amber to copper
Good clarity
White head

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Belgian pale ale

Flavor

Moderate fruity esters, orange pear, Low hop, spicy herbal floral
Moderate malt, toasty biscuity nutty light caramel honey
Medium hop bitterness Low amount of phenols, peppery
Dry finish

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Belgian pale ale

Mouthfeel

Medium body
Restrained alcohol level
Medium carbonation

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Belgian pale ale

Ingredients

Pilsner pale ale malt, Vienna Munich
Saazer Styrian Golding east Kent Golding fuggles
Yeasts moderate production phenol
Sugar not commonly used due to high gravity not welcome

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Belgian pale ale

Comparison

Strong bitter, similar but with different yeast and more varied malt
Belgian beer, less yeast character

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Belgian Blond Ale

Overall impression

Moderate strength 6.0-7.5 Golden ale
Subtle fruity spicy Belgian yeast character
Slightly malty-sweet flavor
Dry finish

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Belgian Blond Ale

Aroma

Low hop aroma, earthy spicy Low malt aroma, grainy sweet
Subtle fruity esters, orange lemony
Subtle phenolics, spicy
Light sweetness like sugar

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Belgian Blond Ale

Appear

Light to deep gold 4-7
Very clear
White head with Belgian lace

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Belgian Blond Ale

Flavor

Light to moderate malt, grainy sweet Light hop flavor, spicy earthy
Medium hop bitterness 15-30 Subtle fruity esters, lemony orange
Light spicy phenolics optional Light caramelized sugar, honey sweetness on palate Dry finish with alcohol evident in the aftertaste

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Belgian Blond Ale

Mouthfeel

High carbonation
Medium body
Light to moderate alcohol warmth
Somewhat creamy

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Belgian Blond Ale

Ingredients

Pils malt, Sugar
Belgian yeast
Saazer Styrian Goldings East Kent Goldings hop
Spices not traditionally used

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Belgian Blond Ale

Comparison

Dubbel, similar strength

Belgian Strong Golden Ale/ Tripel, similar character but a bit sweeter not as bitter

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Saison

Overall impression

Pale, refreshing, highly attenuated
Moderate bitter
Moderate strength 3.5-9.5
Very dry finish
High carbonation
May use cereal grain and spices for complexity
Yeast is fruity and spicy not over phenolic

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Saison

Aroma

Moderate to high fruity esters, oranges lemony
Low to moderate hops, spicy floral earthy fruity
Strong phenols, peppery
Low intensity alcohol notes for stronger version
Low malty, grainy but stronger version will have toasty biscuit caramel chocolate
Subtle spice and herb additions are allowable
May have low to moderate sourness

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Saison

Appear

Gold to amber, Copper to dark brown 5-22
White to ivory head
Belgian lace
Poor to good clarity
Effervescent

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Saison

Flavor

Moderate fruity esters, oranges lemony
Low to moderate hops, spicy earthy
Moderate to high bitterness 20-35
Moderate phenols, peppery
Low intensity alcohol notes for stronger version
Low to medium malty, grainy but stronger version will have toasty bready biscuit caramel chocolate
Subtle spice and herb additions are allowable
May have low to moderate sourness
Dry finish due to high attenuation

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Saison

Mouthfeel

Light to medium body
Very high carbonation
Prickly acidity on tongue and tart for sourness versions
Varied alcohol sensation

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Saison

Ingredients

Continental base malts wheat oats rye or spelt sugar honey
Saazer Styrian East Kent Golding hops
Herbs and spices

Saison

Comparison

Belgian blond ale, more highly attenuated, hoppy, and bitter with a stronger yeast
Belgian Tripel, more of a grainy, rustic quality and sometimes with a spicier yeast character

Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Overall impression

Pale, effervescent
Strong ale
Highly attenuated and features fruity and hoppy notes

Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Aroma

Strong fruity esters, apple pear oranges
Moderate phenols, peppery spicy
Low to moderate hop, floral perfumy
Low to moderate alcohol 7.5-10.5
Low malt, grainy sweet

Belgian Golden Strong Ale

Appear

Yellow to medium gold 3-6
Effervescent
White head
Belgian lace

Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Flavor

``` Strong fruity esters, pears oranges apples Low phenols, peppery Low to moderate hop, spicy Medium to high bitterness 22-35 Low to moderate alcohol Dry finish with a bitter aftertaste ```

Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Mouthfeel

Very highly carbonated Light to medium body Noticeable alcohol warmth

Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Ingredients

``` Pilsner, sugar adjuncts Saazer, Styrian Goldings hops Belgian yeast Fairly soft water Spicing not traditional ```

Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Comparison

Tripel, paler lighter body and crisper and drier

Trappist Single | Overall impression

Pale, bitter, highly attenuated 4.8-6.0 Well carbonated Fruity and spicy character from yeast With spicy hop profile and grainy sweet malt palate

Trappist Single | Aroma

Medium fruity esters, pome citrus stone fruit Medium hop, spicy floral Low malt, grainy sweet light honey or sugar Light phenols, spicy Light herbal spice additions

Trappist Single | Appear

Pale yellow to medium gold 3-5 Good clarity White head Belgian lace

Trappist Single | Flavor

Medium fruity esters, pome citrus stone fruit Moderate hop, spice floral Low to moderate phenols, spicy peppery clove Low malt, biscuit honey cracker Dry finish

Trappist Single | Mouthfeel

Medium body High carbonation No noticeable alcohol warmth

Trappist Single | Ingredients

Pilsner malt Belgian Trappist yeast Saazer hops 25-45

Trappist Single | Comparison

German pils, with Belgian yeast character | Belgian pale ale, less sweetness, higher attenuation, less character malt, more hop centered

Cream Ale | Overall impression

Clean, well-attenuated, flavorful beer | Easy drinkable and refreshing with more character than American Lager

Cream Ale | Aroma

Low malt, sweet corn-like No to low hop, floral spicy herbal Low levels of DMS allowable Low fruity esters are optional

Cream Ale | Appear

Pale straw to moderate gold 2.5-5 | Skarkling clarity

Cream Ale | Flavor

Low hop, floral spicy herbal Low hop bitterness 8-20 Low to moderate malt, sweet corny Low fruity esters optional Dry to faint sweet finish

Cream Ale | Mouthfeel

Medium body High carbonation Light and crisp

Cream Ale | Ingredients

Six row malt, two row malt, adjuncts: maize, glucose sugar | Any hops

Cream Ale | Comparison

American lager, similar but with more character

Kolsch | Overall impression

Clean, crisp, delicate beer with subtle fruit and hop character Subdued maltiness leads into a well attenuated and refreshing finish Brilliant clarity is characteristic

Kolsch | Aroma

Low malt, grainy sweet Subtle fruity esters optional, apple cherry pear Low hop optional, floral spicy herbal May have slight winy or sulfury character from yeast strains

Kolsch | Appear

Very pale gold to light gold 3.5-5 Very clear White head

Kolsch | Flavor

Malt, light bread or honey Low to high hop, floral spicy herbal Low to medium bitterness 18-30 May have slight winy, minerally or sulfury notes May have slight wheat taste Dry and slight crisp finish

Kolsch | Mouth

Light to medium body Medium to high carbonation Crisp and well attenuated

Kolsch | Ingredients

German hops German Pils or pale malt, 20% wheat may be used Ale yeast Ferment warm and cold condition for a short period time and serve young

Kolsch | Comparison

Similar to cream ale or subtle Pils