16.B - Belgian Pale Ale (BJCP 2008)


Description

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


Profile

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.


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. 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.


Examples

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)


Ranges

Data Min. Max.
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 °


Recipes on Zython (38)

clone orval 2024
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.6% 36 IBU 56.0 l benber
27/11/2024
Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V5
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.4% 12 IBU 260.1 l vincenW38
23/09/2024
Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V4
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.4% 12 IBU 260.1 l vincenW38
14/09/2024
Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V3
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.6% 13 IBU 250.1 l vincenW38
06/04/2024
Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 ) V2
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.3% 14 IBU 220.0 l vincenW38
22/08/2023
Lambda Blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.5% 26 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
30/10/2022
Soirée MasterClass tintin
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.7% 28 IBU 20.0 l Tintin
12/10/2022
Witch of Carmelites
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
9.8% 33 IBU 10.0 l Tintin
05/10/2022
Connivence Belgium Pale Ale ( C30 )
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.1% 16 IBU 220.0 l vincenW38
28/08/2022
Where is Hop?
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.9% 36 IBU 55.0 l Abeerbol
17/06/2022
May Day Blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.6% 26 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
30/04/2022
blonde sapin
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.6% 24 IBU 50.0 l benber
12/08/2021
blonde barbe rouge
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.5% 25 IBU 50.0 l benber
12/08/2021
Connivence SMaSH C25
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.1% 23 IBU 110.0 l vincenW38
02/05/2021
Connivence SMaSH ( C24 )
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.1% 24 IBU 110.0 l vincenW38
03/04/2021
Mars Attacks
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.3% 36 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
06/03/2021
clone orval
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.7% 31 IBU 55.0 l benber
20/02/2021
spring ale
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.8% 37 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
14/02/2021
Honey Badger Ale
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.5% 20 IBU 20.0 l nostradamnit
27/09/2020
end of summer blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.2% 39 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
13/09/2020
Connivence SMaSH C15
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.9% 30 IBU 110.0 l vincenW38
24/07/2020
Leffe
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
12.9% 29 IBU 5.0 l albertino16100
20/07/2020
Connivence SMaSH chinnok (C11)
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.2% 32 IBU 100.0 l vincenW38
02/05/2020
Connivence SMaSH
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.9% 43 IBU 100.0 l vincenW38
12/04/2020
Blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.6% 0 IBU 30.0 l quereb
10/04/2020
Confinement blues ale
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.1% 29 IBU 40.0 l nostradamnit
22/03/2020
Blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.6% 29 IBU 20.0 l MickD
02/03/2020
Robin
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
0.0% 0 IBU 20.0 l Djoufoud
01/03/2020
LaVanHamme
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
3.2% 26 IBU 10.0 l Fela
04/09/2019
La Débutante
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.8% 0 IBU 19.0 l microcheapfx
19/08/2019
Family Moeslen
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
4.7% 24 IBU 10.0 l Fela
07/08/2019
Oli2
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.6% 18 IBU 2.0 l Fela
02/03/2019
everyday blonde
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
3.5% 25 IBU 23.0 l nostradamnit
27/12/2018
beer
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
0.0% 0 IBU 23.0 l Narko
21/07/2017
Beer Abbey PA I
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.4% 26 IBU 23.0 l Thomasito
08/07/2017
Connivence type Chouffe
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
6.1% 37 IBU 45.0 l vincenW38
30/10/2016
La bière du Libre
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.5% 13 IBU 40.0 l Maxime
20/03/2015
Blonde cardamome
All grain- 16.B - Belgian Pale Ale
5.7% 28 IBU 52.0 l martyn
06/05/2012


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