Westmalle Dubbel

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

Had this on tap in amsterdam’s old mcmillians brewpub (has recently changed names). The aroma hit me from a mile away. It was full of spices and a mild citrus 10. The head was fantastic and blended very nicely into the dark red color of the beer 4. The flavor was dark and rich with only a hint of alc 8. It only got better as I drank it longer4. A littler milder then a bottled version but none the less fantastic 19. -------- apart of the blind "Better Know a Style: Abbey Dubbel" tasting though I will not actuallu "rerate" just to keep my first rating intact. Clear, dark brown/ red with creamy small off-white head 4. Grapefruit and other sweet fruit in the aroma, alc 6. Flavor is dark fruit, grape, unappealing 4. Thin, a little chalky, no carb, watery 2. Not interesting, suburban dubbel 8. I’m amazed at the panning I did on this blind taste.

Moderate Malty aroma with hints of smoke or cask, a small head which dissapeared very quickly. A cloudy body with a red hue, initial taste was lightly acidic with a moderate finish, a very moderate body, dry texture and lively on the tongue, I really enjoyed this and I shall happily try it again As I am typing this I am sensing a coffee aftertaste

Poured into a Tulip glass. Redish brown color, with an offwhite head. Aroma is pretty malty, with a touch of sweet dried fruits. Reminds me only slightly of the Westmalle Tripel I had from them not too long ago, another solid brew.

33cl bottle. Pours opaque ruby/brown with small sediment. Medium tan heady and small lacing. Aroma is sweet and yeasty. Flavour is earthy, dark fruits, and hints of chocolate.

Smells of wet dog, cherries and new tires. Creamy dark brown with a head that is thin in the middle of the glass, but rises strong on the sides, concave in the glass. Bright red fruits, heavy weighted malt and yeast, clean throughout, though not all that married together. Lots of cola nut, some raspberry. There is no hype to live up to, but still doesn’t hold up to the expectations.

This beer must be evaluated at quite a warm temp. to realize its greatness. Aroma is prunes, malt, complex. Appearance is dead on for the style, dark brown with off white head. Flavor is malt with yeast and a little bit of hops. Very good ale.

This poured a cloudy reddish brown color with an off white head. Aroma was sweet malts, fruity and spice as well. Flavor was mainly spices, a little sweet, alcohol came through a bit as well. Ok for the style.

Halfway thru the initial pour, I had already given it a 5 for appearance: beautiful, large, off white head over a cloudy, mahogany colored body. Yeasty, dried fruit, lightly spiced aroma. Compex mouthfeel added to the enjoyment, with tastes that incorporated spices, a range of fruits, some sourness, some bitterness, and some tartness. Alas, the end came too soon.