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
	Sjarelke Donker Belgium	2	3.240
	Kempisch Vuur 3 Dubbel (Pirlot) Belgium	2	3.260
	Vlaamsche Leeuw Donker Belgium	2	3.120
	Bold Monk Disciplione Dubbel GA, United States	2	3.160
	Sly Fox Belgian Dubbel PA, United States	2	3.340
	Slottskällans Belgo Dubbel Sweden	2	3.300
	Black Diamond Brandy Barrel Grand Cru CA, United States	2	3.260
	General Lafayette La Tete Fontaine PA, United States	2	3.360
	Abdij van t Park Bruin Belgium	2	3.040
	Texels Dubbel Netherlands	2	3.000
	Harpoon 100 Barrel Series - Abbey Style Ale MA, United States	2	3.020
	Postel Dubbel Belgium	2	3.100
	Mill Street Minimus Dubbel Canada	2	3.140
	Kuhnhenn Nine (Syrah) MI, United States	2	3.300
	Thirsty Bear Abbey de Dobel CA, United States	2	2.920
	5 Seasons Lumburg Belgian Dubbel GA, United States	2	3.400
	Great Adirondack Abbey Ale NY, United States	2	3.380
	Crown Valley Barrel Aged Big Bison MO, United States	2	3.280
	Red Eye Scarlet 7 WI, United States	2	3.260
	Abbaye de Malonne Brune Belgium	2	3.260