Top 10 Belgian Dubbels in North America
The top 10 Belgian Dubbels are medium-bodied, dark amber to brown-colored ales that have a malty sweetness and nutty, chocolate like, and mild roast malt and caramel aroma Flavor and aroma may also have a raisin like cocoa character. A faint hop aroma is acceptable. Dubbels are also characterized by low to low-medium bitterness and no hop flavor. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Yeast-generated fruity esters (especially banana) are appropriate at low levels. Head retention is dense and mousse like. Chill haze is acceptable at low serving temperatures. Often bottle conditioned a slight yeast haze may be evident. Brewer may indicate on the bottle whether the yeast should be intentionally roused or if they prefer that the entry be poured as quietly as possible. ABV:6.30% – 7.60%. IBU: 22-30.
1. Abbey Ale – Brewery Ommegang – New York
2. Soest Road circa 1995 – Public House Brewing – Missouri
3. Père Jacques – Goose Island Beer Co. – Illinois
4. Ovila Abbey Barrel Aged Dubbel – Sierra Nevada Brewing – California
5. Wild Duck – Tripping Animals – Florida
6. Dub Sack – Melvin Brewing – Wyoming
7. Benediction – Russian River Brewing – California
8. St. Vincent’s Dubbel – Captain Lawrence Brewing – New York
9. Cadence – Reformation Brewery – Georgia
10. Brother Joseph’s Belgian Dubbel – Straight To Ale – Alabama