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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 10192
Christmas Ale
5.5 gal 6.53% 22.03 1.064 1.015
All Grain 5944
[CM] Dark Dubbel
9 L 5.57% 3.86 1.061 1.018
All Grain 5224
Belgian Dubbel
23 L 7.27% 22.87 1.068 1.012
extract 4780
#59 Cookie Dubbel 3711
40 L 7.03% 27.73 1.065 1.012
All Grain 4713
04 BROWN
28 L 6.08% 20.97 1.061 1.014
All Grain 4219
Weyermann® Dubbel
3 gal 7.89% 26.93 1.072 1.012
All Grain 3997
Черная Панда
15 L 6.32% 20.32 1.063 1.014
extract 3368
Rye Dubbel
5.5 gal 6.96% 31.54 1.069 1.016
All Grain 2494
Belgian Dubbel (1 Gallon)
1 gal 7.77% 21.43 1.069 1.010
Partial Mash 2110

Newest Belgian Dubbel Recipes

Title Size ABV IBU OG FG Color Method Views
Belgian Dubbel
19 L 7.12% 18.23 1.067 1.013
BIAB 18
Belgian Dubbel (MB)
5 gal 6.94% 24.94 1.066 1.014
BIAB 25
Dubbel
5 L 6.38% 18.64 1.065 1.016
extract 41
Juicy Belgian Dark Strong
5 gal 6.66% 22.58 1.065 1.014
All Grain 122
Baraki
20 L 7.52% 20.67 1.068 1.011
BIAB 42
Desert Abbey Dubbel
5 gal 7.19% 24.93 1.071 1.016
All Grain 44
Awesome Recipe
20 L 7.42% 0 1.073 1.016
All Grain 63
Black Scapular Dubbel
6 gal 7.95% 21.02 1.068 1.007
BIAB 49
Belgium Dubbel
22 L 6.86% 9.86 1.062 1.010
All Grain 69
Session Belgian Dubbel
18 L 6.15% 29.97 1.053 1.006
BIAB 65

Fermentables Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Country Category Type Color PPG Avg. Usage Usage Range
Special B 514 Grain crystal malt 115°L
34 4% 1% - 28%
Belgian - Pilsner 309 Belgian Grain base malt 1.6°L
37 65% 10% - 100%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L) 176 Sugar sugar 60°L
38 8% 2% - 17%
Aromatic 156 Grain base malt 38°L
33 5% 1% - 15%
Belgian Candi Syrup - D-90 156 Sugar sugar 90°L
32 8% 3% - 25%
Belgian - CaraMunich 137 Belgian Grain crystal malt 50°L
33 5% 1% - 14%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark (275L) 128 Sugar sugar 275°L
38 7% 1% - 25%
Belgian - Biscuit 126 Belgian Grain roasted malt 23°L
35 5% 1% - 28%
Munich - Light 10L 125 Grain specialty malt 10°L
33 14% 3% - 85%
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 266 3.5 47% 7% - 100%
Styrian Goldings 263 5.5 46% 1% - 100%
Tettnanger 130 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 68 5 48% 3% - 100%
Fuggles 48 4.5 43% 3% - 100%
Perle 45 8.2 48% 18% - 100%
Northern Brewer 38 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-256 130 Fermentis / Safale Ale .11 High 82% 54°F 77°F
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530 107 White Labs Ale High Med-High 77.5% 66°F 72°F
White Labs - Monastary Ale Yeast WLP500 95 White Labs Ales High Medium 77.5% 65°F 72°F
Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787 92 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 59 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 182 Water Agt Mash 14% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) 118 Water Agt Mash 17% 0% - 100%
Whirlfloc 98 Water Agt Boil 54% 0% - 100%
Epsom Salt 97 Water Agt Mash 7% 0% - 50%
Lactic acid 85 Water Agt Mash 70% 0% - 100%
Irish Moss 79 Fining Mash 61% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) 52 Water Agt Mash 15% 0% - 65%
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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