Allagash Dubbel Reserve

Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Portland, Maine USA

Bottle: Poured much darker than I’d anticipated ... like cherry-stained oak wood. The head was smally, but sticky. The aroma reminded me of smoked sausage. The flavor, however, was sweet and inticing with a nice round malt, sugar, rich fruit. Wonderfully rolled-together flavors. I could see how this would age gracefully. Not quite what I’d expected from a "dubbel", but this was an outstanding drink.

12 oz bottle


This was not a bad pickup. it cost me about $1.80 as part of a mixed six pack at the local grocery store, along with a handful of other things I’ve been meaning to try. I would certainly consider picking it up again as it was a solidly made beer. While not a standout in any way, it is well enough made to keep around as a daily drinker.

Aroma / Appearance - The half-finger bubbly head erupted over the body before settling back into the caramel brown body. Carbonation was very active. The nose was a nice mixture of caramel, wheat and cherries. While not very complex, it gave a clear sense of what to expect.

Flavor / Palate - Wheat, cherries and a mild bitterness highlight the experience in many of the sips. Eventually a chocolately mouthfeel formed as it began to coat my tastebuds. The body was a little watery but still satisfying with some malt in evidence. This would be nice for a summer day when the temperatures were in the 80s. I’m not sure I would consider it for the fall or winter though your mileage may vary.

Poured a cloudy brownish red with very little head. I was expecting a little more malty sweetness to balance the hops but was disappointed. It was more earthy-tasting spice than I like. Not likely to buy any more of this.

Bottle. Pours cloudy ruby color with a tight, off-white head. Aroma is sweet malts, cherry, and some sour, ripe fruits. Flavor is again sweet malt, spice, fruit, and a very mild bitter at the finish. Highly carbonated mouthfeel is a bit distracting.

I can’t even remember the last dubbel I had or what they are supposed to taste like. This is quite enjoyable. Smooth enough to drink at a good rate. Sweet and a little hoppy. For some reason it doesn’t seem very "belgian" to me.

Batch 58 Aroma:Plum,dark fruit,light sugar... Appearance:dark brown,huge white head... Flavor:plum,dark fruit,light sugar...

Smells sweet and a little spicy like it should be. Really just standard stuff for the style to me, but that makes it enjoyable.

good but not great. Crisp and slightly cloudy belgian style beer that was nice but not remarkable. Very light and smooth however