 alexanderj (1336), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 30, 2008
On tap at Merrifield location; poured a ruddy brown with not much off white head. Aroma of sugar, fruit and caramel. Flavor was a decent malt blend; caramel, fruit and sugary bread; sweet. Drinkable, but nothing really new for the style; and not great as well.
19641948 (492), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Growler from Merrifield, VA. Perfect russet brown coloring with a steady head of ecru. Laces in splotches. Aromas are bready with some sweet candi sugar and dates. Flavors of plum, dates, raisin, and yeasty cookie dough. Toffee aftertaste with some more bready yeastiness. Quite drinkable. Pint #3 from the growler on an empty stomach somehwat "did me in" in the buzz department.
KUEric (570), Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
Aug 21, 2006 It looks just like a dubbel should. A light coppry brown color with a small offwhite head. Sweet aroma and flavor. Had some very belgian wit like qualities of corriander and clove and some peppery spiced flavor.
Nel (180), Virginia, USA
Nov 1, 2005 I enjoyed this brew the most out of the sampler, so I ordered a pint of it after I finished tasting their wares. I liked it. it was entirely drinkable. One of the more drinkable dubbels that I have had. There is a light sweetness that I appreciate a great deal. It is a balanced enjoyable beer.
jde123 (706), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 2, 2005 This beer (one of five in a sampler pack ordered at the restaurant in Falls Church, VA) seemed to represent the best chance for success from this mediocre brewpub. Nonetheless, my hopes were dashed when this "authentic Belgian Ale" (according to the server) arrived at the table. Served in what looked to be a modified champaign flute, this beer had no head, lager-like color and no aroma (but that was common with all beers at this place). Taste was bland at best and very watered-down to tame at worst. Did not get this one again.
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