A fruity, moderately malty, somewhat spicy, easy-drinking, copper-colored ale. Produced by breweries with roots as far back as the mid-1700s, the most well-known examples were perfected after the Second World War with some influence from Britain, including hops and yeast strains. Most commonly found in the Flemish provinces of Antwerp and Brabant. Considered
Aroma: Prominent aroma of malt with moderate fruity character and low hop aroma. Toasty, biscuity malt aroma. May have an orange- or pear-like fruitiness though not as fruity/citrusy as many other Belgian ales. Distinctive floral or spicy, low to moderate strength hop character optionally blended with background level peppery, spicy phenols. No diacetyl.
Appearance: Amber to copper in color. Clarity is very good. Creamy, rocky, white head often fades more quickly than other Belgian beers.
Flavor: Fruity and lightly to moderately spicy with a soft, smooth malt and relatively light hop character and low to very low phenols. May have an orange- or pear-like fruitiness, though not as fruity/citrusy as many other Belgian ales. Has an initial soft, malty sweetness with a toasty, biscuity, nutty malt flavor. The hop flavor is low to none. The hop bitterness is medium to low, and is optionally complemented by low amounts of peppery phenols. There is a moderately dry to moderately sweet finish, with hops becoming more pronounced in those with a drier finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-light body. Alcohol level is restrained, and any warming character should be low if present. No hot alcohol or solventy character. Medium carbonation.
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. Noble hops, Styrian Goldings, East Kent Goldings or Fuggles are commonly used. Yeasts prone to moderate production of phenols are often used but fermentation temperatures should be kept moderate to limit this character.
De Koninck, Speciale Palm, Dobble Palm, Russian River Perdition, Ginder Ale, Op-Ale, St. Pieters Zinnebir, Brewer's Art House Pale Ale, Avery Karma, Eisenbahn Pale Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos (unusual in its 6.5% ABV strength)
Data | Min. | Max. |
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Original gravity | 1.048 | 1.054 |
Final gravity | 1.010 | 1.014 |
Bitterness | 20.0 IBU | 30.0 IBU |
Color | 15.8 EBC | 27.6 EBC |
Alcohol | 4.80 ° | 5.50 ° |
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clone orval 2024 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.6% | 36 IBU | 56.0 l |
benber 27/11/2024 |
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Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V5 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.4% | 12 IBU | 260.1 l |
vincenW38 23/09/2024 |
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Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V4 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.4% | 12 IBU | 260.1 l |
vincenW38 14/09/2024 |
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Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V3 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.6% | 13 IBU | 250.1 l |
vincenW38 06/04/2024 |
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Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V2 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.3% | 14 IBU | 220.0 l |
vincenW38 22/08/2023 |
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Lambda Blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.5% | 26 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 30/10/2022 |
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Soirée MasterClass tintin All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.7% | 28 IBU | 20.0 l |
Tintin 12/10/2022 |
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Witch of Carmelites All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
9.8% | 33 IBU | 10.0 l |
Tintin 05/10/2022 |
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Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.1% | 16 IBU | 220.0 l |
vincenW38 28/08/2022 |
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Where is Hop? All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.9% | 36 IBU | 55.0 l |
Abeerbol 17/06/2022 |
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May Day Blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.6% | 26 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 30/04/2022 |
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blonde sapin All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.6% | 24 IBU | 50.0 l |
benber 12/08/2021 |
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blonde barbe rouge All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.5% | 25 IBU | 50.0 l |
benber 12/08/2021 |
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Connivence SMaSH C25 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.1% | 23 IBU | 110.0 l |
vincenW38 02/05/2021 |
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Connivence SMaSH ( C24 ) All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.1% | 24 IBU | 110.0 l |
vincenW38 03/04/2021 |
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Mars Attacks All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.3% | 36 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 06/03/2021 |
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clone orval All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.7% | 31 IBU | 55.0 l |
benber 20/02/2021 |
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spring ale All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.8% | 37 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 14/02/2021 |
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Honey Badger Ale All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.5% | 20 IBU | 20.0 l |
nostradamnit 27/09/2020 |
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end of summer blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.2% | 39 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 13/09/2020 |
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Connivence SMaSH C15 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.9% | 30 IBU | 110.0 l |
vincenW38 24/07/2020 |
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Leffe All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
12.9% | 29 IBU | 5.0 l |
albertino16100 20/07/2020 |
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Connivence SMaSH chinnok (C11) All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.2% | 32 IBU | 100.0 l |
vincenW38 02/05/2020 |
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Connivence SMaSH All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.9% | 43 IBU | 100.0 l |
vincenW38 12/04/2020 |
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Blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.6% | 0 IBU | 30.0 l |
quereb 10/04/2020 |
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Confinement blues ale All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.1% | 29 IBU | 40.0 l |
nostradamnit 22/03/2020 |
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Blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.6% | 29 IBU | 20.0 l |
MickD 02/03/2020 |
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Robin All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
0.0% | 0 IBU | 20.0 l |
Djoufoud 01/03/2020 |
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LaVanHamme All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
3.2% | 26 IBU | 10.0 l |
Fela 04/09/2019 |
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La Débutante All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.8% | 0 IBU | 19.0 l |
microcheapfx 19/08/2019 |
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Family Moeslen All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
4.7% | 24 IBU | 10.0 l |
Fela 07/08/2019 |
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Oli2 All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.6% | 18 IBU | 2.0 l |
Fela 02/03/2019 |
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everyday blonde All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
3.5% | 25 IBU | 23.0 l |
nostradamnit 27/12/2018 |
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beer All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
0.0% | 0 IBU | 23.0 l |
Narko 21/07/2017 |
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Beer Abbey PA I All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.4% | 26 IBU | 23.0 l |
Thomasito 08/07/2017 |
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Connivence type Chouffe All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
6.1% | 37 IBU | 45.0 l |
vincenW38 30/10/2016 |
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La bière du Libre All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.5% | 13 IBU | 40.0 l |
Maxime 20/03/2015 |
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Blonde cardamome All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale |
5.7% | 28 IBU | 52.0 l |
martyn 06/05/2012 |