Belgians have been making beer for over 5,000 years — including some beers which follow the original recipes of medieval monasteries. Because of this strong tradition, there is a wide variety of Belgian beers: From Lambics and Saisons to Belgian Pale Ales and Trappist Ales. Most of these brews are fermented at a higher temperature, which allows carefully selected yeast strains to yield more vibrant, fruity flavors and aromas. Belgian beers feature hops less prominently and thus tend to have a less bitter characteristic than other styles.