This is a Dubbel from the Browerij Corsendonk of Belgium. The alcohol content is 7.5%. The beer pours a walnut brown color with ruby highlights. I notice candied sugar, fruits, and malts in the nose. The taste is malty, then the flavors turns to one that strongly resemble iced tea. You’ll notice a smokey aftertaste if you lick your lips. The carbonation was high. This beer didn’t do much for me.
On December 22, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
On September 28, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This is a Dubbel from De Proefbrouwerij (bvba Andelot) of Belgium. The alcohol content is 7%. I made a mistake with this purchase – I was looking for Cuvee Angelique of KleinBrouwerij De Glazen Toren and in my excitement I grabbed this beer instead. So, here is the review. It pours an amber/brown color with lots of particles floating around in it. There is a thin, light tan head that stays around for a while. I notice fruits (definitely apples – as in apple pie), some yeast, and some caramel. The taste includes dark fruits and some sweet caramel notes linger. This beer was ok, but nothing special. It is not a particularly impressive Dubbel. I won’t buy it again.
On September 9, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
Westmalle Trappist Ale is a Dubbel from the Brouwerij Westmalle of Belgium. This is a Trappist ale, one of only seven in the world. I bought the large, corked bottle this time around as I was expecting a great beer. I was not disappointed. This beer pours a medium brown with a tan foamy head. I notice dark fruits, caramel and alcohol in the nose. The alcohol content is 7% and warming. There are tons of flavors going on here with this brew. Up front I taste dark fruits, malt, and a hint of chocolate. The beer finishes off with some mildly bitter hops and a slightly spicy kick. From the pour, I expected a creamier, fuller body – but there is ample carbonation, and combined with the spice provides a lot of action on your tongue. Great beer overall. I’ll definitely buy this one again.
On September 6, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This is a Dubbel from Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat NV of Belgium. I bought the 330mL “fat” bottle at Total Wine & More this weekend. It pours a nice brownish red color with a foamy tan head, leaving excellent lacing on the glass. The nose is dominated by sweet malts and dark fruits. The alcohol content is 8% but is not obtrusive at all. The taste starts off sweet, briefly gets sour, and then the fruit kicks in. All of this is followed by a noticeably smokey or burnt malt finish. There really are a lot of layers to this finish – very complex. This is a good beer. I’ll buy it again (maybe the big corked bottle next time). I highly recommend it.
On September 6, 2008, In Beer, By Mike
This Dubbel is made by the Brewery Ommegang in New York. It pours a deep brown with strong red highlights and a tan head that dissipates quickly. The nose is dominated by cherries and malt. The taste contains malt, cherries, raisins, and raspberries. The carbonation dances on your tongue with a dry, peppery finish. The beer boasts an 8.5% alcohol level which is not noticeable in the nose or the taste. Overall, I enjoyed this brew (much more than my first Ommegang experience). I’d buy it again. But, as far dubbels go, there are many more I’d ranked above it.
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