Belgian Ale - Belgian Pale Ale

Type: Ale

ABV: 4.8 - 5.5

IBU: 20 - 30

OG: 1.048 - 1.054

FG: 1.010 - 1.014

CO₂ Volume: 2.5 - 2.5

Color:

8 - 14

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	Method	Views
Unibroue's Raftman clone	5 gal	5.36%	19.62	1.052	1.011	All Grain	7534
2015 Belgian Pale	6.5 gal	5.63%	26.93	1.055	1.012	All Grain	5880
Affligem Blonde Clone	5.5 gal	7.54%	27.19	1.065	1.008	All Grain	5781
DeKoninck Clone	6 gal	4.78%	27.26	1.049	1.012	All Grain	3615
Patjesbier	6 gal	5.64%	39.98	1.051	1.008	All Grain	3579
Belgian Ale	24 L	5.75%	25.58	1.058	1.014	All Grain	3533
Honey Lavender Belgian Pale Ale	5.5 gal	5.19%	30.79	1.050	1.011	Partial Mash	2658
The 10th Palm	5 gal	5.72%	25.32	1.058	1.014	All Grain	2305
Belgian Wheat	5.5 gal	5.84%	32.51	1.056	1.011	All Grain	1908
A Little Crazy Clone	5.5 gal	6.8%	40.67	1.062	1.010	All Grain	1691

Newest Belgian Pale Ale Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Method	Views
Belgian ale230124	20.8 L	5.65%	12.62	1.053	1.010	All Grain	69
Simple and Good	19 L	5.05%	34.85	1.051	1.013	All Grain	10
8 Minus 1 Equals 7	5.5 gal	5.24%	0	1.053	1.013	All Grain	19
벨지언에일	20.8 L	5.65%	26.91	1.053	1.010	All Grain	15
Belgian Pale	310 gal	5.14%	14.79	1.052	1.012	All Grain	21
7.5% Wheater	220 gal	6.95%	33.96	1.076	1.023	All Grain	86
Belgian Pale Ale	20 L	5.15%	27.65	1.055	1.016	All Grain	21
Belgium Pale Ale_BPA_3	23 L	5.18%	24.22	1.051	1.012	BIAB	35
Belgian Blonde Ale	13.5 L	6.6%	20.8	1.064	1.014	All Grain	33
Belgian IPA	5.5 gal	7.45%	44.22	1.063	1.006	All Grain	38

Fermentables Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Pilsner	323	Belgian	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	37	69%	9% - 100%
Belgian - Biscuit	203	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	6%	1% - 80%
BE - Pale Ale	172	BE	Grain	base malt	3.4°L	38	62%	5% - 100%
German - Pilsner	161	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	69%	8% - 100%
American - Pilsner	117	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	67%	2% - 100%
US - Pale 2-Row	116	US	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	61%	7% - 100%
Flaked Oats	115		Adjunct	raw	2.2°L	33	7%	1% - 34%
Munich - Light 10L	114		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	16%	2% - 60%
Munich	114		Grain	specialty malt	6°L	37	21%	2% - 100%
Belgian - CaraMunich	95	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	50°L	33	7%	1% - 27%

Hops Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Saaz	346	3.5	35%	1% - 100%
Styrian Goldings	167	5.5	34%	2% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	139	5	41%	3% - 100%
Cascade	137	7	32%	0% - 100%
Magnum	136	15	29%	2% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	110	3.75	43%	5% - 100%
Citra	106	11	28%	6% - 100%
Fuggles	89	4.5	36%	5% - 100%
Amarillo	74	8.6	27%	4% - 100%
Perle	73	8.2	39%	8% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Belgian - Biscuit	19	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	31%	12% - 60%
Belgian - CaraMunich	9	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	50°L	33	52%	13% - 100%
Belgian - CaraVienne	7	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	20°L	34	42%	17% - 67%
American - Victory	7	American	Grain	roasted malt	28°L	34	35%	15% - 50%
Belgian - Special B	6	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	115°L	34	28%	14% - 50%
Belgian - Aromatic	6	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	38°L	33	40%	11% - 100%
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L	6	American	Grain	crystal malt	40°L	34	61%	44% - 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	106	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ardennes 3522	86	Wyeast	Ale	0.12	High	74%	65°F	85°F
White Labs - Belgian Ale Yeast WLP550	79	White Labs	Ale	Med-High	Medium	81.5%	68°F	78°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - General/Belgian Yeast S-33	75	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	72	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Ale Yeast M41	66	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Medium	85%	64°F	82°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Abbey M47	63	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Med-High	75%	64°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256	60	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.11	High	82%	54°F	77°F
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04	43	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.0975	High	75%	54°F	77°F
White Labs - Belgian Golden Ale Yeast WLP570	38	White Labs	Ale	High	Low	75.5%	68°F	75°F

Other Ingredients Used In Belgian Pale Ale Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	159	Water Agt	Mash	22%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	92	Water Agt	Mash	19%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	92	Other	Boil	61%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	87	Fining	Boil	64%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	67	Water Agt	Mash	66%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	67	Water Agt	Mash	7%	0% - 57%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	45	Water Agt	Mash	21%	0% - 100%
Baking Soda	37	Water Agt	Mash	9%	0% - 64%
Wyeast - Beer Nutrient	27	Water Agt	Boil	41%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	27	Other	Mash	71%	0% - 100%