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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 9318
Christmas Ale
5.5 gal 6.53% 22.03 1.064 1.015
All Grain 5538
[CM] Dark Dubbel
9 L 5.57% 3.86 1.061 1.018
All Grain 4849
#59 Cookie Dubbel 3711
40 L 7.03% 27.73 1.065 1.012
All Grain 4383
Belgian Dubbel
23 L 7.27% 22.87 1.068 1.012
extract 4223
04 BROWN
28 L 6.08% 20.97 1.061 1.014
All Grain 3685
Weyermann® Dubbel
3 gal 7.89% 26.93 1.072 1.012
All Grain 3257
Черная Панда
15 L 6.32% 20.32 1.063 1.014
extract 3129
26B.Belgian Dubbel(24.10.22)
21 L 7.62% 23.5 1.065 1.007
All Grain 2199
Rye Dubbel
5.5 gal 6.96% 31.54 1.069 1.016
All Grain 1922

Newest Belgian Dubbel Recipes

Title Size ABV IBU OG FG Color Method Views
vahit dübel
23 L 6.96% 23.96 1.065 1.012
All Grain 25
Dubbel 10L montebirra
20.8 L 2.93% 0 1.030 1.007
All Grain 47
Phil’s Belgian Dubbel
5.5 gal 7.51% 44.03 1.074 1.017
extract 36
Dubbel Dekker
40 L 8.55% 20.8 1.082 1.017
extract 55
Dubbel
20 L 7.96% 0 1.079 1.019
All Grain 67
Awesome Recipe
20.8 L 7.47% 17.68 1.065 1.008
All Grain 34
Barrel 6: Dubbel
5.5 gal 6.69% 0 1.068 1.017
extract 53
Dreamy Dubbel -- Belgian Dubbel with Chamomile
5.75 gal 6.02% 22.08 1.056 1.010
BIAB 52
belgo dubble
28 L 7.15% 23.99 1.073 1.018
All Grain 65
DUBBEL
5 gal 8.14% 29.46 1.081 1.019
BIAB 57

Fermentables Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Country Category Type Color PPG Avg. Usage Usage Range
Special B 492 Grain crystal malt 115°L
34 4% 1% - 28%
Belgian - Pilsner 292 Belgian Grain base malt 1.6°L
37 65% 10% - 100%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Amber/Brown (60L) 165 Sugar sugar 60°L
38 8% 2% - 17%
Aromatic 154 Grain base malt 38°L
33 5% 1% - 15%
Candi Syrup - Belgian Candi Syrup - D-90 142 Sugar sugar 90°L
32 8% 3% - 25%
Belgian - CaraMunich 133 Belgian Grain crystal malt 50°L
33 5% 1% - 14%
Munich - Light 10L 122 Grain specialty malt 10°L
33 14% 3% - 85%
Belgian - Biscuit 122 Belgian Grain roasted malt 23°L
35 5% 1% - 28%
Belgian Candi Sugar - Dark (275L) 122 Sugar sugar 275°L
38 7% 1% - 25%
German - Pilsner 119 German Grain base malt 1.6°L
38 60% 5% - 92%

Hops Used In Belgian Dubbel Recipes (View More)

Name Recipes Average AA Avg. Usage Usage Range
Styrian Goldings 250 5.5 46% 1% - 100%
Saaz 245 3.5 47% 7% - 100%
Tettnanger 122 4.5 56% 14% - 100%
Magnum 97 15 53% 8% - 100%
Hallertau Mittelfruh 94 3.75 46% 10% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker 86 4 43% 7% - 100%
East Kent Goldings 62 5 48% 3% - 100%
Fuggles 47 4.5 43% 3% - 100%
Perle 42 8.2 49% 20% - 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 96 White Labs Ale High Med-High 77.5% 66°F 72°F
White Labs - Monastary Ale Yeast WLP500 91 White Labs Ales High Medium 77.5% 65°F 72°F
Wyeast - Trappist High Gravity 3787 90 Wyeast Ale 0.12 Med-High 76% 64°F 78°F
Wyeast - Belgian Ale 1214 56 Wyeast Ale 0.12 Med-Low 75% 68°F 78°F
Lallemand - LALBREW® ABBAYE BELGIAN ALE YEAST 54 Lallemand Belgian Ales High Medium 88% 63°F 77°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 50 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 161 Water Agt Mash 14% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) 102 Water Agt Mash 17% 0% - 100%
Whirlfloc 93 Water Agt Boil 57% 0% - 100%
Epsom Salt 86 Water Agt Mash 6% 0% - 38%
Lactic acid 80 Water Agt Mash 71% 0% - 100%
Irish Moss 76 Fining Boil 62% 0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) 46 Water Agt Mash 13% 0% - 67%
Baking Soda 44 Water Agt Mash 7% 0% - 40%
Chalk 34 Water Agt Mash 10% 0% - 69%
Yeast Nutrient 32 Other Boil 34% 0% - 100%

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