La Trappe Dubbel

Bottle. Very dark brown colour. Very small head. The flavour is not sweet, but not exactly dry either. Perhaps a little sweetness in the fruitiness along with roasted notes.

Definably fruity--almost no head with sweet (dates?) aftertaste. Still prefer Rochefort when it comes to Trappist ales, but this is not bad.

Very nice. Ruby reddish brown body with a big (but quickly dissipating) head. Aroma was chock full of fruits, from peaches and grapefruit to figs and prunes. Flavor is a bit fruity and bready, but light and not too sweet. Maybe not as nuanced as some Belgians I’ve had, but very good.

An excellent beer. Aroma of dark fruits, licorice, malty and almost some kind of nut bread aroma. Appearance is a dark brownish/reddish hue, small off-white head. Mouthfeel is a little lighter, perhaps a bit too carbonated but still nice. Flavor is raisins, alcohol, nutmeg and some yeast. An excellent example of this style.

Excellent abbey dubbel. Great appearance, fruity aroma, trappist yeast... not as complex or strong as other abbey beers which makes it excellent for beginners (and experts). Great beer. (Have to get another and re-rate it for my memory is not that good for tiny details).

Sampled while in the Netherlands. A very nice brew with a strong aroma and nice dark brown appearance. Head when poured was thick and tasty. Flavor was tremendous. A great beer.

Interesting beer. Intense and persistent taste of toasted malt, much more of coffee and chocolate. Short while extreme carbonation, but does not compromise the set. Absolute lack of aroma. But, in compensation, the cream is thick and consistent................................................PORTUGUÊS: Bem interessante essa escurinha. Gosto intenso e persistente de malte torrado, muito mais do que café e chocolate. Carbonatação um pouco excessiva, mas não compromete o conjunto. O que mata um pouco é a absoluta falta de aroma. Mas, em compensação, o creme é espesso e consistente.

Hop Leaf, Chicago. On tap. No head, almost wine-y in texture and flavor. Not what I would have expected from a dubbel. Wonder if a bottle would have been different...