 Beerlando (1237), Orlando, Florida, USA
Feb 10, 2008
This beauty pours a very dark, inky looking mahogany that is very nearly black in color. A large, foamy tan head settles rather quickly to a thin layer with a disproportionately large edge. Each swirl of the viscous liquid yields sudsy lacing that slowly oozes its way back to the body. The aroma shows a bevy of dark fruits, particularly plums and dates. There is a good dose of scorched caramel and baker’s chocolate, as well as a large serving of darkly toasted grains. Sweet molasses and stewed raisons round out the deep, inviting nose. The flavor is a seamless continuation of the theme, further proving that this one defies the traditional definition of a dubbel. The rich, malty chocolate and caramel are again accompanied by various dark fruits, this time with some dry woodsy notes and a light floral hoppiness as well. Finishes somewhat spicy, adding yet another layer of depth. Easily the best dubbel I’ve encountered to date. Excellent.
mreusch (442), Olathe, Kansas, USA
Aug 16, 2008 22oz. bottle, pours a darker cola brown with a nice foamy tan head, good retention and minimal lacing. Aroma is rich with ripe dark fruits, light molasses and spice, and a subtle belgian yeast quality. More of the same in the flavor, with ripe dark fruits and a nice spiciness that works very well. I’ve not explored this style much, but this is quite enjoyable.
JB175 (1319), Holland, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 30, 2008 Brown color with a medium head. Aroma is smooth, sweet, and lightly yeasty - brown sugar & roast dominate. Flavor is a bit roasty and alot sweet - brown sugar, yeast, vinous fruit, and a mix of other complex flavors. Monster finish that is sweet and sticky. One helluva dubbel
Papsoe (9980), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Jul 30, 2008 (Bottle 65 cl) Courtesy of tertons. Hazy reddish brown with a beige head. Burned malt aroma with both yeast and alcohol - perhaps also a a whiff of wood. Quite full-bodied with sweetish hard roasted malt and vanilla. Subdued bitterness but a very warming alcohol in the finish. 260708
uhre (231), Denmark
Jul 30, 2008 It is dark with a bit of red when up against the light. The aroma is of metal and a bit of malt. The flavor is of malt and caramel. Basically there is not enough flavor in it in my opinion.
sk8viking (6078), Copenhagen, Denmark
Jul 30, 2008 Bottle. A dark redish beer with a big beige head. The aroma is light roasted, and of yeast/fruits, chocolate and spices. The taste is much the same, but with some alcohol. Medium body with a dry sparkeling finish.
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