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− | Also called '''Belgian Dark Ale''', '''Brune''', or '''Bruin''' (not to be confused with the very different [[Oud Bruin]]), '''Belgian Brown Ale''' consists of a wide range of dark, low to moderate alcohol Belgian [[:Category:Abbey beer styles|Abbey-style beers]]. If a small Belgian brewery offers only two regular beers, often one will be a [[Belgian Blonde Ale]] and the other will be a '''Belgian Brown Ale'''. Browns have a wider stylistic range than blondes; they may be dry or sweet, but either way malt and yeast flavors are usually dominant. | + | Also called '''Belgian Dark Ale''', '''Brune''', or '''Bruin''' (not to be confused with the very different [[Oud Bruin]]), '''Belgian Brown Ale''' consists of a wide range of dark, low to moderate alcohol Belgian [[:Category:Abbey beer styles|Abbey-style beers]]. If a small Belgian brewery offers only two regular beers, often one will be a [[Belgian Blonde Ale]] and the other will be a '''Belgian Brown Ale'''. Browns have a wider stylistic range than blondes; they may be dry or sweet, but either way malt and yeast flavors are usually dominant; they usually lack the complex alcohol and spice flavors of a [[Dubbel]], but the styles are each flexible enough that there is some overlap between them. |
[[Belgian strong dark ale]] is a higher-alcohol versions of brown ale and is generally considered a different style. | [[Belgian strong dark ale]] is a higher-alcohol versions of brown ale and is generally considered a different style. |
Latest revision as of 13:22, 31 October 2007
Also called Belgian Dark Ale, Brune, or Bruin (not to be confused with the very different Oud Bruin), Belgian Brown Ale consists of a wide range of dark, low to moderate alcohol Belgian Abbey-style beers. If a small Belgian brewery offers only two regular beers, often one will be a Belgian Blonde Ale and the other will be a Belgian Brown Ale. Browns have a wider stylistic range than blondes; they may be dry or sweet, but either way malt and yeast flavors are usually dominant; they usually lack the complex alcohol and spice flavors of a Dubbel, but the styles are each flexible enough that there is some overlap between them.
Belgian strong dark ale is a higher-alcohol versions of brown ale and is generally considered a different style.
History of Belgian Brown Ale
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Brewing Belgian Brown Ale
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