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Sweetwater Dubbel Ds


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213.45/5.03.4/5.08.6%55.1Trappist glass
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.
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 brentfeesh (1038), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 1, 2006  
Sampled at Noogfest-2. Thanks to KP I believe. Pours dark amber from the growler to my glass. Sweet malt aroma and light alcohol that is a bit thick and has something in it that is not too pleasing (though I could not identify it). I noted thick malt with dates and dark fruit. Light alcohol and a fake sweetness that, again, I did not care for. Creamy, syrupy body with light carbonation. This is nothing I would go for again.


 decaturstevo (1997), decatur, Tennessee, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
May 26, 2006  
Pours a hazy brown with nothing special in the aroma but nothing bad. An nice looker with the light flavor of malt but very little hops. Palate was a tad on the watery side and there were no bitters in the end. Sampled at noogfest late. I would like to try it again early in the day.


 beerguy101 (3946), Newark, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
May 26, 2006  
This Abby Double poured a medium brown color from a growler. Small sized white foamy head. Aroma is malty and sweet, caramel and toffee. A full to medium bodied double. Malts are fruity, caramel and sweet. Touch of brown sugar and molasses. Hops are earthy and slightly floral. Smoothly sweet and fruity, extremely drinkable. Nice session beer, one could sip this one all evening. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.


 JohnC (2275), Mission Viejo, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
May 25, 2006  
Thanks to whomever brought this to Noogfest II. This pours murky brown with a small head. Very muted spicy/herbal flavors going on. Nice.


 aracauna (2391), Georgia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
May 22, 2006  
Pours a hazy brown with a small head. The aroma has a mild spiciness and dark, dried fruits common in dubbels, but in small measure. Good brown sugar quality in the flavor. Tasty, but a bit reserved for the style. Would be a great entry beer to Belgian styles, however.


 Suttree (2732), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/513/20
May 22, 2006  
I’m not sure I’d notice this one was a dubbel, I thought it came across as a slightly heavier brown. Reddish brown, with a beige head. Nice toasty, caramelly aroma. Notes of caramel in the flavor at first, with some hints of chocolate, too. But then nothing else much happens. Its kinda like the beer looses interest in itself. Sampled at Noogfest2.


 Shag (1923), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
May 22, 2006  
A dark amber appearance with a spicy caramel like aroma. A lot of nutmeg, cherries, chocolate and spices showing in the flavor. Not a bad dubble. And I cant think of a clever boobs joke right now either, damnit.


 LilKem (1210), Marietta, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
May 22, 2006  
aroma is lemon, bread, rye, apple, pear, ginger. flavor is chocolate, malt, ginger, nutmeg, bread, and pear. very excellent. and very appropriate for my 700th IMO.



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