Belgian-Style Speciale Belge

Belgian and French Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025

4 SRM12 SRM

OG: 1.040 – 1.054
FG: 1.008 – 1.014
ABV: 5.1 – 6.3 %
IBU: 20 – 30
Color

4 – 12 SRM

CO₂

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Color

Gold to light copper

Clarity

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Malt aroma & flavor

Malt aroma should be low. Caramel or toasted malt attributes are acceptable.

Hop aroma & flavor

Very low to medium. Noble-type hops are commonly used.

Bitterness

Low to medium

Fermentation character

Low to medium fruity esters are present. Yeast-derived phenolic spicy ﬂavors and aromas should be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl should not be present.

Body

Low to medium

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