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26 Monastic Ale

4 styles in this category.

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26A

Belgian Single

A blond, bitter, hoppy table beer that is very dry and highly carbonated. The aggressive fruity-spicy Belgian yeast character and high bitterness is forward in the balance, with a soft, supportive grainy-sweet malt pala…

ABV
4.8–6%
IBU
25–45
SRM
3–5
Gold to deep gold
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26B

Belgian Dubbel

A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Belgian ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation that still finishes fairly dry.

ABV
6–7.6%
IBU
15–25
SRM
10–17
Deep amber to brown
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26C

Belgian Tripel

A strong, pale, somewhat spicy Belgian ale with a pleasant rounded malt flavor, firm bitterness, and dry finish. Quite aromatic, with spicy, fruity, and light alcohol notes combining with the supportive clean malt chara…

ABV
7.5–9.5%
IBU
20–40
SRM
4.5–7
Gold to deep gold
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26D

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

A dark, complex, very strong Belgian ale with a delicious blend of malt richness, dark fruit flavors, and spicy notes. Complex, rich, smooth, and dangerous.

ABV
8–12%
IBU
20–35
SRM
12–22
Deep amber to brown
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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