Belgian pale ales

Few things beat a crisp, bracing pilsner in the sun. American pale ales, the more subdued sibling of the I.P.A.’s, are a good bet, as are traditionally made porters and stouts, as surprising as that may sound. They are not high in alcohol, and their brisk dryness is refreshing. But what I’ve been most excited about this summer are Belgian pale ales.

- NY Times (read full story here)

In spite of the gushy story, I will stick with the handcrafted American microbrews.