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Flanders · Province of Antwerp

Westmalle Dubbel

A smooth brown ale with caramel and banana notes.

TrappistTrappist dubbel
ALCOHOL / VOL.
7 %
COLOUR
Brown

Westmalle Dubbel has a dark reddish-brown colour and a thick head. Aromas of caramel malt and ripe banana lead to a smooth, fruity palate and a long, dry finish.

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Dark reddish brown with a thick creamy head.
Aroma
Caramel malt and esters suggesting ripe banana.
Palate
Smooth and fruity, with a long dry finish.

Craft and tradition

Recipe and brewing

Brewed at Westmalle Abbey in the Trappist tradition. Top fermentation and bottle conditioning.

The name Dubbel recalls a recipe using more raw materials than the monks’ everyday beer.