Belgian Pale Ale

BJCP 24B specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's average share of the grain bill when used.

• 2°
  Pilsner malt70%
• 2°
  Pale / 2-row (generic)64%
• 55°
  Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)7%
• 2°
  Wheat malt16%
• 9°
  Munich (light)18%
• 20°
  Crystal (light, ~10-30°L)11%
• —
  Sugar (cane/table)8%
• 25°
  Biscuit malt6%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

Ale

SafAle T-58

Fermentis

Atten72–78%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

3522 Belgian Ardennes

Wyeast

Atten72–76%

Temp18–24°C

Ale

SafAle S-33

Fermentis

Atten68–72%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast

White Labs

Atten78–85%

Temp20–26°C

Ale

SafAle US-05

Fermentis

Atten78–82%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast

White Labs

Atten75–80%

Temp19–22°C

MAle

M41 Belgian Ale Yeast

Mangrove Jack's

Atten82–88%

Temp18–28°C

Ale

WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale Yeast

White Labs

Atten78–85%

Temp20–24°C