Abbey Dubbel

Originating from Belgian monastic brewing traditions of the Middle Ages, abbey dubbel ales are now produced by many secular commercial breweries in addition to some of the "authentic" Trappist (real Belgian monasteries) brewers. The dubbel is a double fermented ale that is dark amber to brown in color with a long lasting dense head. Dubbels often have low bitterness and reveal rich malt flavors of dark fruits, dry fruits, chocolate, nuts, and caramel. Yeast aromas and flavors are common along with the imprints of their fruity ester (banana perhaps most common) and spicey byproducts of fermentation. Like other Belgian-styled ales, candi sugar is normally used to produce a dubbel. Abbey dubbels overlap some examples of both dark Belgian ales and strong ales in maltiness, complexity, and alcohol strength, normally nestled right in between the two.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Petrus Dubbel Bruin Belgium	19	3.659
	Sierra Nevada Ovila Abbey Dubbel CA, United States	13	3.657
	La Binchoise Brune Tradition Belgium	11	3.650
	Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2007 Canada	6	3.645
	Allagash Dubbel Reserve ME, United States	37	3.645
	Abita Abbey Ale LA, United States	22	3.644
	Val-Dieu Brune Belgium	20	3.639
	Affligem Dubbel Belgium	48	3.632
	Ommegang Game of Thrones 004: Valar Morghulis NY, United States	8	3.628
	Grimbergen Double Belgium	50	3.604
	Bornem Double Belgium	47	3.578
	La Gauloise Brune Belgium	7	3.570
	Captain Lawrence St. Vincents Dubbel NY, United States	8	3.555
	Abbaye de Floreffe Double Belgium	15	3.550
	Moinette Brune Belgium	11	3.550
	Urthel Parlus Magnificus Vlaemse Bock Belgium	6	3.545
	Lost Abbey Amazing Grace CA, United States	11	3.529
	Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Ovila Dubbel CA, United States	2	3.520
	St. Feuillien Påskeøl (Easter Beer) Belgium	4	3.514
	Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2006 Canada	15	3.511