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
	Bavik Pilaarbijter Bruin Belgium	6	3.278
	t Smisje Dubbel Dadel Belgium	6	3.322
	Ølfabrikken Abbey Ale Denmark	6	3.767
	Bison Winter Warmer CA, United States	6	3.311
	Witkap Pater Dubbel Belgium	6	3.345
	Urthel Parlus Magnificus Vlaemse Bock Belgium	6	3.545
	Dogwood Winter Ale 2003 (Whiskey-barrel aged) GA, United States	6	3.711
	5 Seasons Delerium Dubbel GA, United States	5	3.775
	Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2008 Canada	5	3.488
	Trafalgar Abbey Belgian Canada	5	3.088
	Vicaris Generaal Belgium	5	3.338
	Slottskallans God Jul Kloster Sweden	4	3.214
	Het Happitel Watou Dubbel Belgium	4	3.357
	Full Sail Sanctuary Belgian Style Dubbel OR, United States	4	3.471
	Crown Valley Big Bison Ale MO, United States	4	3.471
	St. Feuillien Paskeol (Easter Beer) Belgium	4	3.514
	Kross Double Kross Brown Ale VT, United States	4	3.357
	Boulevard Nommo Dubbel MO, United States	4	3.386
	Augustijn Donker Belgium	4	3.443
	Saint-Monon Brune Belgium	4	3.314