Belgian Dubbel

Belgian Dubbel is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Belgian-Style Dubbel. It typically presents as brown to very dark.

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.

ABV: 6.3%-7.6%
IBU: 20-40
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 16-36
OG: 1.060-1.075
FG: 1.012-1.016

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:6.3%-7.6%

ABW:5.0%-6.0%

IBU:20-40

Perceived Bitterness:

Medium-low to medium

Color & Appearance

Color:

Brown to very dark

SRM:16-36

EBC:32-72

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Slight yeast haze may be present in bottle conditioned versions.

Gravity & Body

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

Body:

Low to medium

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Any of cocoa, dark or dried fruit, or caramel aroma attributes should be present along with malty sweetness. Very low level of roasted aroma and flavor is acceptable.

Hop Profile:

Absent, or low if present.

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters are present at low to medium levels. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be present at low to mediumlow levels. Diacetyl character should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.