Against the Grain Heaven, Maybe?!

Brewed by Against the Grain Brewery
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Louisville, Kentucky USA

Serve in Trappist glass

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Aroma of belgian yeasts (which seem kinda gummy here), dough, light banana and cider. Appearance is caramel brown with tan head. Flavor matches the nose, but a significant amount subdued; the finish was overly boozy and lively- which seems strange for the style. The palate was lively; I missed the Belgian bubbles here. A strange one for me.

Tap sample. A - Poured a clear copper color with an averfage frothy off-white head that mostly lasted with excellent lacing. S- Moderate to heavy floral, malt, yeast aroma. T - Medium sweet flavor with a medium sweet finish of moderate duration. M - Medium body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation. D - I would recommend this beer to a freind.

On tap at the brewpub
Changing directions it is obvious that Against the Grain knows how to make other styles better than some. This is a solid dubbel. It’s your above average Belgian coming from a new brewery in a state not known for its beer. There are better options but this is one worth checking out while in the area.

Aroma / Appearance - Caramel bronze with a light head the nose of candy sugar, caramel, malt, and cotton candy creates a feel like being at the county fair. Put together it smells like a Krispy Kreme donut.

Flavor / Palate - Chewy and rich the mouthfeel crawls around the mouth. Slightly overcarbonated it eats at the senses before settling down. Starting out with a promise it falls apart in the middle. Otherwise this would be an excellent and noteworthy addition to the regional scene.