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New Belgium Abbey

New Belgium Abbey

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An Abbey Dubbel brewed by
New Belgium Brewing Company

Fort Collins, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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5713.66/5.03.66/5.07%89.8 Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Abbey is brewed in the style of a Belgian "Double" ale. It is brown in color, with a full body and a distinctive fruity aroma. Abbey is fermented with an authentic Belgian yeast strain, and is refermented in the bottle to produce natural carbonation. A small amount of live yeast remains in the bottle giving the beer a freshness and fullness of character. The beer should be served cool (not cold) to best experience the rich aroma and complex flavors.

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 crizay (1069), Brook Park (was Tampa,FL), Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/516/20

Jan 13, 2008  
Thanks lb4lb. Dark burgundy color with a tiny white head. Aroma is lots of banana with a touch of smoke. Taste is a little watery but again the banana, some candi sugar and a touch of smoke in the finish. Roastiness and a bit of chocolate come out as it warms. Slightly sweet and fruity with roasted malts hiding in the background and banana throughout. Not bad at all but just thin for the style.

 texasbartender (116), Sugarland, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Jul 7, 2008  
The beer pours red amber with an organy white head. The is yeast, malt and light notes of burnt sugar. The taste lacks depth but has richness; I get lots of sweet caramel, yeast light citrus and spice. The finish is nice and dry. My favorite beer buy NB so far.


brokephibroke (5), , Colorado, USA
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3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 6, 2008  
Large white, open head sits atop a deep, rich brown and red liquid. Alcohol, malt and mincemeat aroma. Nice effervescent finish with malt, yeast and bitter fruit overtones.. Nice brew from a 12 oz boittle\!


johnnysmoke (32), Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jul 4, 2008  
Nice dark brown colour, large creamy head. A complex aroma of fruit and nuts. Wonderful malty flavour, with a little added spice I can’t quite place. Overall a well done double.


 Imaena (146), Portland, Maine, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/515/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Bottle from Seattle 08’ Dark brown pour with fruit nose. Quality beer at a bargain price. Sweet (candi) and fruity with hints of belgian yeast running through the palette. Will buy again.


 hillfiiiiire (153), Atoka, Tennessee, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 21, 2008  
Dark caramel body with nice frothy white head. The aroma is really fruity. Raisins there certainly. Flavor has a nice sweet malt character to it with a nice doughy touch and quite yeasty. Very nice beer. But definitely better Dubbel’s.




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