Belgian-Style Blonde Ale – Belgian Origin Ale Styles

Belgian-Style Blonde Ale Styles

  • Color: Pale to light amber
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor are low
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not present to low. Noble-type hops are commonly used.
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Low to medium fruity esters are balanced with low level malt attributes. Low level yeast-derived phenolic spiciness may be present. Diacetyl and acidic character should not be present.
  • Body: Low to medium

Belgian-Style Blonde Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.054-1.068 (13.3-16.6 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.014 (2.1-3.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.0%-6.2% (6.3%-7.9%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 15-30
  • Color SRM (EBC) 4-7(8-14 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – Belgian Origin Ale Styles – Belgian-Style Blonde Ale