Westmalle Dubbel

Brewed by Brouwerij der Trappisten van Westmalle
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Malle, Belgium

This beer was quite dry and at first not nearly as complex as I was expecting. The color was solidly amber without much in the way of haze. As it warmed up a bit it began to open up and show what it had to offer. It picked up a hint of sweetness which helped to boost the malt perception. There was a bit of raisin the mouth as well as a finish that was sweet from the alcohol. The aroma too had an alcohol component to it as well as a bit of woodiness. Quite estery tasting without being particularly fruity tasting. There seemed to be some higher alcohols in here as well.

12 oz bottle. Pours a murky brown with ruby highlights when held up to light. Had to wait a few minutes to get a good feel for the aroma until the large frothy head died down. Aroma is very rich, notes of dark fruits, caramel malt sweetness, belgian yeast. Flavor is very dry up front, I was expecting sweeter from the aroma. Smooth flavor profile- malt, black cherry, alcohol, fruity, yeasty. Mouthfeel is perfect, medium bodied with mouthcoating finish that last well into the next sip. Lively carbonation fits this beer well. Very good Dubbel, I guess there’s a raeson this is considered a classic.

Deep Brown Coloring. With Good Head. Streak of Dark Brown on The Head Like You Sprinkled Cinnamon on Your Beer. Sweet, Almost Soapy at First..a Bit Watery..Raisins..and Some Alcohol... Not Great.

Bottle. Pours a deep brown/black, aroma is sweet hops and faint malt. Flavor is sweet and sour citrus, with a finish of slight chocolate. Palate suffices. Good stuff.

Malty with raisin, honey, molasses and vanilla aroma. Nice amber with a light brown head. You taste alcohol and spicy peppery malt. Kicks on the tongue and has a long lasting finish. Nice...!

Bottle (33 cl) from Systembolaget. Murky reddish brown, big firm pale beige head. Malty, earthy, sugary aroma with a distinct yeast profile. Very smooth mouthfeel. A little plain compared to other trappist beers.

Opaque brown color. Great aroma of port, figs, chocolate, bourbon, Tastes of raisins, caramel. Finishes dry with the flavor of swiss cheese. Very nice beer.

muddy brown - reminded me of fine corinthian leather (ha ha). Starts with a creamy carbonated mouth feel that gradually thins. Yeasty and toffee flavors dominate with some fruitiness poppin’ in once in a while. finished very dry.