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
	St. Benoit Brune Belgium	4	3.500
	Iron Hill Abbey Dubbel DE, United States	4	3.443
	Het Happitel Watou Dubbel Belgium	4	3.357
	Saint-Monon Brune Belgium	4	3.314
	Augustijn Donker Belgium	4	3.443
	De Graal Dubbel Belgium	3	3.184
	Abbaye dAulne Brune des Pères Sur Lie Belgium	3	3.234
	Gruut Bruin Belgium	3	3.417
	Black Diamond Bourbon Barrel Grand Cru CA, United States	3	3.467
	Max Abbey GA, United States	3	3.450
	Tenute Collesi Imper Ale Maior Nera Italy	3	3.250
	Vintage Dedication Ale WI, United States	3	3.100
	Hertog Jan Dubbel Netherlands	3	3.434
	Appalachian Abbey Roade PA, United States	3	2.884
	Ambiorix Dubbel Belgium	3	3.134
	Waterloo Double Belgium	3	3.300
	Half Pints The Father Canada	3	3.350
	Brooklyn Abbey Ale NY, United States	3	3.150
	Ale Asylum Diablo WI, United States	3	3.234
	St. Idesbald Brune Belgium	3	3.184