Flying Fish Abbey Dubbel

Reviewed By: Rick S.
Style: Dubbel
State/Country: New Jersey
ABV: 7%
Serving Type: 12oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Reddish brown color, clear, with a thin tan head and decent lacing.

Smell: 8.5
Mild aroma consisting of cherries, dark fruit, brown sugar, and spice

Taste: 9
Taste is much more pronounced than the aroma!  Very complex as well. Lots of spice with some hops up front. followed by a malt, cherry, raisin, and finishing with malt and a mild nutty flavor.

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body and carbonation, and a dry finish

Drinkability: 9
Dangerously easy to drink!

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 10+
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.42

Overall Impression:
I LOVE this beer!  While it may not rival the best Dubbels brewed in Belgium, and it may not even be the best Dubbel brewed in America, it IS unquestionably the best one pound for pound...or should I say for the money.  To my knowledge, there is no other Dubbel anywhere near this level of quality on the market priced at only $7.99/six pack.  And price aside, it more than holds its own in this category.  Having said all of that, Belgian Abbey Dubbel is easily the best "year-round" offering from Flying Fish in my opinion!

Maredsous Brune

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Dubbel
State/Country: Belgium
ABV: 8%
Serving Type: 11.2 oz Bottle

Look: 9.5
Mahogany color, fluffy tan head with excellent retention & lacing

Smell: 9
Cherry, dark fruit, Belgian yeast, sweet malt

Taste: 8.5
Up front: Dark fruit, sweet malt
Finish: Candi sugar, clove, spices

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body & carbonation

Drinkability: 9
Goes down smooth & easy

Overall Score: 9

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $3.72

Overall Impression:
Another authentic Dubbel brewed in Belgium. Very nice! MUCH better than their Tripel.

Westmalle Dubbel

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Dubbel
State/Country: Belgium
ABV: 7%
Serving Type: 11.2 oz Bottle

Look: 9.5
Brown/copper color, cloudy, fluffy head with good retention & excellent lacing

Smell: 8.5
Apple, raisin, Belgian yeast, leather

Taste: 8.5
Up front: Dark fruit, caramel. Finish: Candi sugar, malt, spices - there is so much going on here

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body, low carbonation, and super smooth

Drinkability: 9
Goes down reeeeeeal easy

Overall Score: 8.9

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.41

Overall Impression:
An authentic Dubbel brewed in Belgium. Outstanding beer!!! Let's just say it's a Famous Trappist Ale for a very good reason

Allagash Dubbel Reserve

Reviewed By: Herr Mike AND Herr Rick
Style: Dubbel
State/Country: Maine
ABV: 7%
Serving Type: 750ml Bottle

Look: 10
Deep amber, cloudy, fluffy pillow-like head with unreal lacing

Smell: 8
Yeast, cloves, plums and apple

Taste: 8.5
Up front: Very malty with a slight alcohol bite
Finish: Dry and spicy

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Medium body, low carbonation, and a little sticky

Drinkability: 9
Smooth and easy to drink

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $3.53

Overall Impression:
We felt this beer's flavor was a bit weak for the style, but he flavor was reasonably complex and balanced. A good American made example that should go over well with Newbeez