Other Belgian-Style Ale - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Varies with style

Clarity: Varies with style

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt perception, both in flavor and aroma, varies widely depending on style

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and hop flavor varies widely depending on style

Perceived Bitterness: Varies depending on style

Fermentation Characteristics: Varies with style

Body: Varies with style

Additional Notes:

Beers in this category recognize the uniqueness and traditions of Belgian brewing, but do not adhere to other Belgian-style categories defined in these guidelines. Balance is a key component when assessing these beers. Wood-and barrel-aged versions should be categorized as wood-and barrel-aged beers.Fruited versions should be categorized as Belgian-style fruit beers.

When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information might include an underlying Belgian beer style not otherwise defined in these guidelines or other information unique to the entry such as ingredients or processing which influence perceived sensory outcomes.

Color SRM (EBC): Varies with style
ABV: Varies with style %
IBU: Varies with style
AE - Apparent Extract: Varies with style
OG - Original Gravity: Varies with style