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Trappist Ale - Belgian Dubbel


A deep reddish-copper, moderately strong, malty, complex Trappist ale with rich malty flavors, dark or dried fruit esters, and light alcohol blended together in a malty presentation that still finishes fairly dry.

Flavor Profile: Similar qualities as aroma. Rich, complex medium to medium-full rich-sweet malt flavor on the palate yet finishes moderately dry. Complex malt, ester, alcohol and phenol interplay (raisiny flavors are common; dried fruit flavors are welcome; clove or pepp

Ingredients: Belgian yeast strains prone to production of higher alcohols, esters, and phenolics are commonly used. Impression of complex grain bill, although traditional versions are typically Belgian Pils malt with caramelized sugar syrup or other unrefined sugars p

BJCP Style Guide

Top 10 Belgian Dubbel Recipes

Title Size ABV IBU OG FG Color Method Views
Belgisk Dubbel
25 L 6.48% 22.6 1.062 1.012
BIAB 10306
Christmas Ale
5.5 gal 6.53% 22.03 1.064 1.015
All Grain 5990
[CM] Dark Dubbel
9 L 5.57% 3.86 1.061 1.018
All Grain 5272
Belgian Dubbel
23 L 7.27% 22.87 1.068 1.012
extract 4839
#59 Cookie Dubbel 3711
40 L 7.03% 27.73 1.065 1.012
All Grain 4768
04 BROWN
28 L 6.08% 20.97 1.061 1.014
All Grain 4275
Weyermann® Dubbel
3 gal 7.89% 26.93 1.072 1.012
All Grain 4069
Черная Панда
15 L 6.32% 20.32 1.063 1.014
extract 3393
Rye Dubbel
5.5 gal 6.96% 31.54 1.069 1.016
All Grain 2533
Belgian Dubbel (1 Gallon)
1 gal 7.77% 21.43 1.069 1.010
Partial Mash 2146

Newest Belgian Dubbel Recipes

Title Size ABV IBU OG FG Color Method Views
H2HDubbel
20 L 6.7% 23.43 1.062 1.011
All Grain 16
Dubbel the fun
20 L 7.05165% 23.0349 1.065 1.012
All Grain 30
Belgium Dubbel
5 gal 5.6% 18.28 1.060 1.017
All Grain 34
Let's Dubbel it
5.5 gal 7.14% 22.81 1.069 1.014
BIAB 78
Dubbel Troble
5.5 gal 6.92% 23.44 1.069 1.016
BIAB 53
Belgian Pale '26
40 L 6.07% 13.9 1.062 1.015
All Grain 47
Dark Lady Dubbel
4 gal 6.98% 27.08 1.067 1.014
All Grain 43
Dubbel Entry Bookkeeping
5.5 gal 7.53% 27.25 1.073 1.016
All Grain 104
Belgian Dubbel
19 L 6.79% 19.15 1.066 1.015
BIAB 85
Belgian Dubbel (MB)
5 gal 6.94% 24.94 1.066 1.014
BIAB 48

Fermentables Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Country Category Type Color PPG Avg. Usage Usage Range
Special B 518 Grain crystal malt 115°L
34 4% 1% - 28%
Belgian - Pilsner 310 Belgian Grain base malt 1.6°L
37 65% 10% - 100%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L) 179 Sugar sugar 60°L
38 8% 2% - 17%
Belgian Candi Syrup - D-90 158 Sugar sugar 90°L
32 8% 3% - 25%
Aromatic 156 Grain base malt 38°L
33 5% 1% - 15%
Belgian - CaraMunich 137 Belgian Grain crystal malt 50°L
33 5% 1% - 14%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark (275L) 129 Sugar sugar 275°L
38 7% 1% - 25%
Munich - Light 10L 125 Grain specialty malt 10°L
33 14% 3% - 85%
Belgian - Biscuit 125 Belgian Grain roasted malt 23°L
35 5% 1% - 28%
German - Pilsner 122 German Grain base malt 1.6°L
38 60% 5% - 94%

Hops Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Average AA Avg. Usage Usage Range
Saaz 270 3.5 47% 7% - 100%
Styrian Goldings 266 5.5 46% 1% - 100%
Tettnanger 131 4.5 57% 14% - 100%
Magnum 104 15 53% 8% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh 101 3.75 45% 10% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker 88 4 43% 7% - 100%
East Kent Goldings 69 5 48% 3% - 100%
Fuggles 48 4.5 43% 3% - 100%
Perle 47 8.2 49% 18% - 100%
Northern Brewer 39 7.8 43% 9% - 100%

Steeping Grains Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Country Category Type Color PPG Avg. Usage Usage Range
Special B 28 Grain crystal malt 115°L
34 42% 16% - 100%
Belgian - CaraMunich 12 Belgian Grain crystal malt 50°L
33 38% 17% - 63%
Aromatic 9 Grain base malt 38°L
33 32% 17% - 47%
Belgian - Biscuit 8 Belgian Grain roasted malt 23°L
35 25% 17% - 38%
Aromatic Malt 6 Grain specialty malt 20°L
35 26% 17% - 48%
German - CaraMunich I 5 German Grain crystal malt 39°L
34 35% 30% - 50%
Dingemans - Special B 4 Belgian Grain crystal malt 125°L
33.1 38% 20% - 50%
Caramel / Crystal 60L 4 Grain crystal malt 60°L
34 42% 20% - 73%
Cara 45L 4 Grain crystal malt 42°L
34 50% 50% - 50%
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L 4 American Grain crystal malt 40°L
34 69% 50% - 100%

Yeasts Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Laboratory Type Alcohol Tolerance Flocculation Attenuation Min. Temp Max. Temp
Fermentis - Safbrew - Abbaye Yeast BE-256 131 Fermentis / Safale Ale .11 High 82% 54°F 77°F
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530 108 White Labs Ale High Med-High 77.5% 66°F 72°F
White Labs - Monastary Ale Yeast WLP500 94 White Labs Ales High Medium 77.5% 65°F 72°F
Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787 93 Wyeast Ale 0.12 Med-High 76% 64°F 78°F
Lallemand - LALBREW® ABBAYE BELGIAN ALE YEAST 64 Lallemand Belgian Ales High Medium 80% 63°F 77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ale 1214 60 Wyeast Ale 0.12 Med-Low 75% 68°F 78°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Abbey M47 51 Mangrove Jack Ale n/a Med-High 75% 64°F 77°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - Specialty Ale Yeast T-58 50 Fermentis / Safale Ale 0.115 High 70% 54°F 77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Abby Ale II 1762 38 Wyeast Ale 0.12 Medium 75% 65°F 75°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ardennes 3522 36 Wyeast Ale 0.12 High 74% 65°F 85°F

Other Ingredients Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Type Use Avg. Usage Usage Range
Gypsum 183 Water Agt Mash 14% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) 118 Water Agt Mash 17% 0% - 100%
Whirlfloc 99 Fining Boil 53% 0% - 100%
Epsom Salt 98 Water Agt Mash 7% 0% - 50%
Lactic acid 86 Water Agt Mash 69% 0% - 100%
Irish Moss 79 Fining Boil 61% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) 56 Water Agt Mash 17% 0% - 67%
Baking Soda 48 Water Agt Mash 7% 0% - 40%
Chalk 40 Water Agt Mash 11% 0% - 69%
Phosphoric acid 38 Water Agt Mash 68% 0% - 100%

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