Belgian Specialty Ale
Belgian Specialty Ale is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Belgian-Style Speciale Belge. It typically presents as gold to amber.
- ABV
- 5.0%-6.2%
- IBU
- 20-30
- OG
- 1.040-1.054
- FG
- 1.008-1.014
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:5.0%-6.2%
ABW:3.9%-4.9%
IBU:20-30
Perceived Bitterness:
Low to medium
Color & Appearance
Color:
Gold to amberClarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.040-1.054
Original Gravity °P:10-13.3
Final Gravity:1.008-1.014
Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6
Body:
Low to medium
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Malt aroma should present with caramel or lightly toasted malt attributes and should integrate with the fermentation profile.
Hop Profile:
Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
Fermentation Character:
Medium fruity esters are typically present. Yeast-derived phenolic spicy flavors and aromas should be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl should not be present.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.