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
	Boulevard Nommo Dubbel MO, United States	4	3.386
	Saint-Monon Brune Belgium	4	3.314
	Altenmünster Júbel Germany	4	3.357
	St. Benoit Brune Belgium	4	3.500
	Iron Hill Abbey Dubbel DE, United States	4	3.443
	Dogfish Head URKontinent DE, United States	4	3.486
	Valley Brew Decadence 8 CA, United States	3	3.484
	Tenute Collesi Imper Ale Maior Nera Italy	3	3.250
	De Graal Dubbel Belgium	3	3.184
	Half Pints The Father Canada	3	3.350
	Hertog Jan Dubbel Netherlands	3	3.434
	Buckeye Ho Ho Ho Magic Dubbel OH, United States	3	3.284
	Max Abbey GA, United States	3	3.450
	Waterloo Double Belgium	3	3.300
	Ambiorix Dubbel Belgium	3	3.134
	Vintage Dedication Ale WI, United States	3	3.100
	Ale Asylum Diablo WI, United States	3	3.234
	Brooklyn Abbey Ale NY, United States	3	3.150
	Black Diamond Bourbon Barrel Grand Cru CA, United States	3	3.467
	Gruut Bruin Belgium	3	3.417