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
	Le Castor Dubbel d’Hiver - Winter Dubbel Canada	1	3.000
	Iron Hill Blackberry Dubbel DE, United States	1	3.100
	Thirsty Dog Barrel Aged Orthus OH, United States	1	3.150
	La Gaillarde Brune France	1	3.325
	Donum Ignis Zuiderbierke Belgium	1	3.000
	Blackberry Farm Screaming Cock Dubbel TN, United States	1	3.375
	Iron Fist Dubbel Fisted CA, United States	1	2.800
	Hangar 24 Local Fields: Palmero CA, United States	1	3.225
	East End Dirty Dubbel PA, United States	1	3.100
	Brewery Vivant Solitude MI, United States	1	3.125
	Blue Star Frank TX, United States	1	3.125
	Saimaan Luostari Dubbel Finland	1	2.875
	Indie Ale House Glory and Consequences Canada	1	3.175
	Freetail Two TX, United States	1	3.050
	Extraomnes Bruin Italy	1	3.275
	Rørvig Skanse Bryg Denmark	1	3.075
	Moylan's Wheat Berry CA, United States	1	3.025
	De Lelie Pater Belgium	1	3.125
	La Caracole Brune Belgium	1	3.125
	Draeckenier Belgium	1	2.975