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Community Legion Belgian-Style Pale

Community Beer Company
United States·Belgian Ale·Rank 22 of 44 · The Best American Belgian-Style Ales
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A Texas take on a Belgian pale ale. Light fruit esters from Belgian yeast, gentle malt and a dry, spicy finish. The most approachable beer in Community's range — a gateway to Belgian-inspired craft for Dallas drinkers.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicymalty
fruity
spicy
malty
clean
hoppy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with characteristic Belgian yeast esters—subtle stone fruit and light spice notes that are inviting without overwhelming.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Community Legion Belgian-Style Pale

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue that's characteristic of the Belgian pale ale style, with excellent clarity and a pristine appearance. The beer displays a fine, white head that settles into a delicate lacing pattern, suggesting proper carbonation and fresh conditioning.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with characteristic Belgian yeast esters—subtle stone fruit and light spice notes that are inviting without overwhelming. Supporting notes of crisp grain and a whisper of citrus create a clean, approachable bouquet that exemplifies restraint and balance.

Belgian estersstone fruitspicyclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light malt backbone that feels substantial yet delicate. A gentle citrus character emerges mid-palate, balanced by restrained hop bitterness (20 IBU) that provides definition without aggression, making this an exceptionally approachable gateway beer.

crisplight maltcitrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a subtle spicy flourish from the Belgian yeast, fading gracefully without harshness. A lingering, pleasant dryness encourages another sip.

drycleanspicy finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Ale

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What is a Belgian Ale?

Belgian Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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