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Bottle and glass Westmalle Dubbel

Flanders · Province of Antwerp

Westmalle Dubbel

Caramel malt and esters suggesting ripe banana.

TrappistTrappist dubbel
ALCOHOL / VOL.
7 %
COLOUR
Brown

This top-fermented brown beer undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. The name Dubbel recalls a recipe using more raw materials than the monks’ everyday beer. Smooth and fruity, with 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

Brewing

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

This top-fermented brown beer undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. The name Dubbel recalls a recipe using more raw materials than the monks’ everyday beer.