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

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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	9957
Christmas Ale	5.5 gal	6.53%	22.03	1.064	1.015		All Grain	5844
[CM] Dark Dubbel	9 L	5.57%	3.86	1.061	1.018		All Grain	5096
Belgian Dubbel	23 L	7.27%	22.87	1.068	1.012		extract	4643
#59 Cookie Dubbel 3711	40 L	7.03%	27.73	1.065	1.012		All Grain	4626
04 BROWN	28 L	6.08%	20.97	1.061	1.014		All Grain	4113
Weyermann® Dubbel	3 gal	7.89%	26.93	1.072	1.012		All Grain	3841
Черная Панда	15 L	6.32%	20.32	1.063	1.014		extract	3297
Rye Dubbel	5.5 gal	6.96%	31.54	1.069	1.016		All Grain	2358
Belgian Dubbel (1 Gallon)	1 gal	7.77%	21.43	1.069	1.010		Partial Mash	2012

Newest Belgian Dubbel Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Belgian Dubbel 2025	5.5 gal	7.88%	34.79	1.074	1.013		All Grain	21
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	8%	18.15	1.078	1.017		All Grain	16
Awesome Recipe	680 L	9.6%	20.83	1.088	1.015		All Grain	48
Shaun's Orval	19 L	6.8%	37.22	1.056	1.004		All Grain	40
DUBBEL III	7 L	7.28%	23.49	1.070	1.014		All Grain	40
Gnawing on Marbles (Euro Twink Edition)	5.5 gal	7.7%	28.13	1.064	1.006		All Grain	79
Belgian Dubbel Tritordeum	10 L	8.03%	26.86	1.072	1.011		All Grain	51
Dubbel Babbieca	100 L	6.54%	25.13	1.062	1.012		All Grain	33
Chimay Clone	11 gal	7.95%	37.34	1.074	1.014		All Grain	61
Awesome Recipe	5.5 gal	0.76%	0	1.006	1.000		All Grain	26

Fermentables Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Special B	506		Grain	crystal malt	115°L	34	4%	1% - 28%
Belgian - Pilsner	307	Belgian	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	37	65%	10% - 100%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L)	175		Sugar	sugar	60°L	38	8%	2% - 17%
Aromatic	155		Grain	base malt	38°L	33	5%	1% - 15%
Belgian Candi Syrup - D-90	151		Sugar	sugar	90°L	32	8%	3% - 25%
Belgian - CaraMunich	136	Belgian	Grain	crystal malt	50°L	33	5%	1% - 14%
Belgian - Biscuit	125	Belgian	Grain	roasted malt	23°L	35	5%	1% - 28%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark (275L)	125		Sugar	sugar	275°L	38	7%	1% - 25%
Munich - Light 10L	124		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	14%	3% - 85%
German - Pilsner	121	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	260	3.5	47%	7% - 100%
Styrian Goldings	260	5.5	46%	1% - 100%
Tettnanger	127	4.5	56%	14% - 100%
Magnum	104	15	53%	8% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh	100	3.75	45%	10% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	88	4	43%	7% - 100%
East Kent Goldings	66	5	49%	3% - 100%
Fuggles	48	4.5	43%	3% - 100%
Perle	44	8.2	48%	18% - 100%
Northern Brewer	37	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	128	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	.11	High	82%	54°F	77°F
White Labs - Abbey Ale Yeast WLP530	104	White Labs	Ale	High	Med-High	77.5%	66°F	72°F
White Labs - Monastary Ale Yeast WLP500	93	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	60	Lallemand	Belgian Ales	High	Medium	88%	63°F	77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ale 1214	58	Wyeast	Ale	0.12	Med-Low	75%	68°F	78°F
Fermentis - Safbrew - Specialty Ale Yeast T-58	51	Fermentis / Safale	Ale	0.115	High	70%	54°F	77°F
Mangrove Jack - Belgian Abbey M47	51	Mangrove Jack	Ale	n/a	Med-High	75%	64°F	77°F
Wyeast - Belgian Abby Ale II 1762	37	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	179	Water Agt	Mash	14%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	115	Water Agt	Mash	17%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	98	Water Agt	Boil	54%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	95	Water Agt	Mash	6%	0% - 47%
Lactic acid	84	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	39	Water Agt	Mash	11%	0% - 69%
Phosphoric acid	36	Water Agt	Mash	70%	1% - 100%

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