Belgian and French Ales: Belgian Dubbel
Notes: 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.
- Color: Brown to very dark
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Slight yeast haze may be present in bottle conditioned versions.
- Malt Profile: Cocoa, dark or dried fruit and/or caramel aroma attributes should be present along with malty sweetness.
- Hop Profile: Low, if present.
- Bitterness: Medium-low to medium
- Fermentation: 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.
- Body: Low to medium
- ABV: 6.3%-7.6%
- ABW: 5.0%-6.0%
- IBU: 20-35
- Color (SRM): 16-36
- Color (EBC): 32-72
- Original Gravity: 1.060-1.075
- Original Gravity °P: 14.7-18.2
- Final Gravity: 1.012-1.016
- Final Gravity °P: 3.1-4.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
7 Belgian Dubbel Reviewed
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