Sweetwater Dubbel Ds

Deep red in color. Light tan head. Maltly for sure. A little chocolat and dark plums or prunes.

Date: 05/12/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Taco Mac

hazy dark red, whispy beige head, chocolate malt aroma, good body, rich malt flavor, good chocolate, nice fruity esters,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4

Original release sampled in May 2006: Dark mahogany brown pour has a frothy, nicely-lacing white head. Lightly semi-sweet dark caramel malty aroma has a touch of Belgian yeastiness. Body starts with a sugary sweet maltiness, a touch of dark fruity complexity, but a little thin in body. Perhaps underattenuated and slightly cloying in the dark caramel malty finish. Glad to see Sweetwater trying some new styles, even if this one is a little off.

Draft. Looks like a dubbel. Dark brown. no head though. Malt flavor is immediate. Slight bitterness, but you’re lokking for it. medium bodied. definite warming effect. That’s it.

On tap at Taco Mac. Too bad they serve this in such a small glass. Wonderful dark color with a short lived head. Aroma and flavor combine to tantilize (and satisfy) your senses. Finish is short, bitter and warm.

Nice dark amber color. Banana and clove in the nose. More in the taste. Good Dubbel.

Draft. Below average offering from a below average brewery. What else should I have expected? Very watered-down. Seems like a mass market version of the style.

Thanks to kp? for suppling Noogfest with a growler of this elusive brew. Clear medium brown body that throws up a good white head. I detect some smoky malt in the aroma. The flavor is sweet malt tempered with just a touch of hops to balance. Smooth and easy drinking with good body.