RateBeer
   Home Sign Up or Login Advanced Search
   People Ratings Events Places Forums Shop Magazine
      Top By Category  RateBeer Best  Latest Ratings  Top 50    

Sweetwater Dubbel Ds


 Percentile 
77
overall
Brewed by Sweetwater Brewing Company
Style: Abbey Dubbel

Atlanta, Georgia USA

bottling
unknown

on tap
unknown

distribution
unknown

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |

 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
213.45/5.03.4/5.08.6%55.1Trappist glass
View Statistics  P 

Commercial Description:
This double fermented belgian style ale derives its name from its secondary fermentation. The 1st fermentation uses generous amounts of imported english malts. (Marris Otter Pale Malt, Mutons Dark Crystal, Wheat, Munich, and Chocolate Malt.) The collective Malt profile contributes to a dark amber color, an obviously full body, and a smooth malty aroma. A subtle hope character comes from using just enough Czech Saaz and German Hallertau to bring the beer into balance. The distinctive sweet flavor and fruity aroma are developed thru both primary and secondary fermentation using a traditional belgian abbey yeast strain. After primary fermentation (about 2 weeks) we add a solution of Rock Candi to the fermentation vessel. This additional sugar instigates a secondary fermentation. This increase the alcohol content to 8.6% and further produces more of the fruity aroma derived from the yeast. This ale is not filtered and is moderately carbonated. Best served between 42 and 48 degrees.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 fro2218 (466), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 26, 2007  
Deep red in color. Light tan head. Maltly for sure. A little chocolat and dark plums or prunes.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 1, 2007  
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


 CaptainCougar (5379), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Feb 1, 2007  
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.


 unclemattie (2370), Georgia, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/105/56/103/511/20
Nov 2, 2006  
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.


 TheBeerCollector (548), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/105/518/20
Nov 1, 2006  
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.


 pintocb (508), Darsville, Georgia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
Sep 2, 2006  
Nice dark amber color. Banana and clove in the nose. More in the taste. Good Dubbel.


 jimbowood (947), Athens, Georgia, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/512/20
Jun 19, 2006  
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.


 SpringsLicker (2041), Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 8, 2006  
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.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3

What's Your Opinion?
Tell us what you think of this beer. Start your free RateBeer account now.
» Click here.

More Abbey Dubbels

Midnight Sun La Mâitresse du Moine (3.97)

St. Bernardus Prior 8 (3.87)

Westmalle Dubbel (3.86)

Ommegang Abbey Ale (3.82)

Flying Fish Bourbon Barrel Dubbel (3.8)

New Belgium Abbey Grand Cru (3.8)

Lost Abbey Amazing Grace (3.79)

Chimay Rouge (Red) (3.79)

Rochefort Trappistes 6 (3.76)

Valley Brew Decadence 8 (3.74)

Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Double (3.73)

Corsendonk Pater (Abbey Brown Ale) (3.72)

Captain Lawrence St. Vincents Dubbel (3.67)

Lost Abbey Lost and Found (3.67)

New Belgium Abbey (3.62)


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Add A Brewer | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Log out | Feedback? | Copyright 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC