In seeking to compete with pilsner lagers by using very pale malts and Czech, Slovenian or German hops, while retaining ale yeasts, Belgium has created a wide range of aromatic, fruity-tasting, golden specialities. Some of these are at a conventional alcohol content, but the most famous, such as Duvel, are significantly stronger at 8.5% and is why this has been distinguished as a sub-type of blonde ale.