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Anderson Valley Brother Davids Double

Anderson Valley Brother Davids Double

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An Abbey Dubbel brewed by
Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Boonville, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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3413.53/5.03.53/5.0Winter9%79.9Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Brewed at the Anderson Valley Brewing Company by David Keene, the owner of the legendary San Francisco beer-bar, Toronado, this double-style ale features the huge fruit flavors combined with yeastiness and spiciness that Belgian ales are known for.

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 notalush (2075), Rawn-kawn-kohma, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20

Nov 27, 2005  
A pretty authentic version of the style - nice dark amber color with a thick ring of tan lacing - aroma of figs, dates, brown sugar, port and slight alcohol - surprisingly dry, but with enough sweetness/malt to keep it from being overly so - somewhat vinous, with soft carbonation - brown sugar and raisins come in late, along with some caramel malt - just enough alcohol burn to remind you of its strength - pretty nicely done.

 mwelsh13 (189), Maryland, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 10, 2008  
Deep brown pour with a rocky tan head. Big roasted aroma with some cocoa and some walnut. Medium body with a good deal of sweetness. Some fig and raisin flavor.


 fiulijn (5880), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Bottle from Lee’s Discount Liquor, Las Vegas
Dark mahogany color, big thick head. It has a good caramel and chocolate aroma, strong body, medium sweetness, chocolate flavor, caramel of course, correct bitterness, alcohol warmth at the end. Maybe a bit too strong, correctly brewed, but without emotions, monodimensional and boring after a few sips.


v8powered (25), , Nevada, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Good Dubbel. Virtually no head on the beer. Dark brown color. Slightly nutty/fruity aroma. Carmel maltyness with a slight alcohol aftertaste. Nutty flavor mixed with carmel, cane sugar, slight fruit and alcohol. Finish is a little different which sets it apart from some of the true dubbels. Nice beer for an American dubbel.


 BOLTZ7555 (528), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Sep 19, 2008  
Mostly caramel maltiness in this one...on the nose and tongue. Brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, roasted nuts and yeast are also there. Can definitely sense the alcohol but not so much in the flavor itself, but in how it warms. Clear gem-quality garnet in color with a light khaki foam that diminishes into a small ring around the rim. Decent lacing. Good brew for the price.


 esjaygee (808), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 16, 2008  
I like this one better than it’s big brother, the Trippel. Clear brown with no head. Aroma of fruit, toffee, nuts and caramel. Taste of toffee, nuts, alcohol, fruit, brown sugar. Nutty aftertaste with some mild alcohol burn. Falls just a notch below the top tier dubbels.



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