Belgian Ale

Belgian Ales (including brown ale, stout and porter)

Belgian ales encompass a wide variety of brewing techniques. The most famous Belgian ales are abbey ales, some of which are still made by monasteries in Belgium. Abbey ales have a rich, heady flavor, and are also very filling. According to tradition, Abbey ales are made to be particularly filling because they were consumed during fasting periods, when monks could only consume liquids. Double and triple ales are also of Belgian origin.

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