19E. Belgian Specialty Ale Adapted from BJCP Beer Styles Ver. Hop aroma may be low to moderate. Malt aroma may be low to high and may include essences of grains other than barley, such as wheat or rye.
Color varies considerably, from pale gold to medium amber.
Clarity may be poor to good. Head retention is usually good. A great variety of flavor is found in these beers. A warming sensation from alcohol may be present in stronger examples. A category for the myriad unusual and distinctive Belgian ales which don't fit into any of the other style descriptions for Belgian-style beers contained in these guidelines.