Belgian-Style Dubbel
Belgian and French Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.060 – 1.075
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.016
- ABV
- 6.3 – 7.6 %
- IBU
- 20 – 35
- Color
Belgian and French Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Head should be dense and mousse-like. Herbs or spices such as coriander or others may be used in subtle amounts to enhance overall aroma or flavor, or may be absent.
Brown to very dark
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Slight yeast haze may be present in bottle conditioned versions.
Any of cocoa, dark or dried fruit, or caramel aroma attributes should be present along with malty sweetness.
Absent, or low if present.
Medium-low to medium
Fruity esters (especially banana) are absent or present at low levels. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl character should not be present.
Low to medium
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.