Should Belgian Beer Be Served Cold?

Should Belgian Beer Be Served Cold?

Belgians take their beers as seriously as the French do their wines. ... To bring out their flavor, different beers are served cold, cool, or at room temperature, and each has its own distinctive glass.

Do you refrigerate Belgian beer?

It's really down to personal preference. I've always liked my beer to be cold, but keep my Belgian beers away from the fridge as I know that refrigeration can deaden the taste.

What temperature should you serve Belgian beer?

45–50°F (7–10°C): IPAs, American pale ales, porters, and most stouts. 50–55°F (10–13°C): Belgian ales, sour ales, Bocks, English bitters and milds, Scottish ales. 55–60°F (13–16°C): Barleywines, imperial stouts, Belgian strong ales, and Doppelbocks.

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