Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale beers are highly attenuated and have a perceptively deceiving high alcoholic character—being light to medium bodied rather than full bodied. The intensity of malt character should be low to medium, often surviving along with a complex fruitiness. Very little or no diacetyl is perceived. Herbs and spices are sometimes used to delicately flavor these strong ales. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.

Characteristics:
Original Gravity (Plato) 1.064-1.096 (16-24 Plato)
Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (Plato) 1.012-1.024 (3-6 Plato)
Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.6-8.8 (7.0-11.0)
Bitterness (IBU) 20-50
Color SRM (EBC) 3.5-7 (7-14 EBC)