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Jovial
Tröegs Brewing Company
- From:
- Tröegs Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Dubbel
Ranked #46 - ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #18,715 - Avg:
- 3.83 | pDev: 10.18%
- Reviews:
- 98
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 10, 2023
- Added:
- Sep 02, 2014
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 126
Brimming with optimism, Jovial reveals its enduring charm and infinite merriment with each passing sip. This enticing Belgian-style Dubbel ale features hints of raisin, fig, date and prune. As the flavor develops, traces of toffee, chocolate, and subtle spices emerge.
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Ratings by jspaner:
Reviewed by jspaner from Maryland
3.39/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.39/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
The look is somewhat opaque medium brown, more akin to a Belgian dark ale vice the usual dubbel ale. The smell is somewhat mild, hardly distinctive in any way. The taste is where I'm most disappointed. Seems rather plain, and unremarkable. I'm not tasting any of the usual distinctive, Belgian style flavor, let alone any of the fig, date, raisin, and prune the label claims. If their intent was to make a mild beer, then they were successful. I was expecting way more flavor than this very mild brew. The mouthfeel is fine, no complaints there, but again, nothing special either. Overall I would have to rate this a big disappointment.
Mar 29, 2015More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Dustin015 from Maryland
3.18/5 rDev -17%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -17%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
L- Pours dark nut brown into a stemmed glass heavy head and lacing
S- Yeasty with neutral hops aromas and biscuity malt aromas
T- Medium bitter with mild noble hop flavors some toffee and fruit flavors
F- High carbonation and medium- light body
O- Not a great dubble. I was dissapointed by the bottle and beer presentation.
Sep 10, 2023S- Yeasty with neutral hops aromas and biscuity malt aromas
T- Medium bitter with mild noble hop flavors some toffee and fruit flavors
F- High carbonation and medium- light body
O- Not a great dubble. I was dissapointed by the bottle and beer presentation.
Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania
3.85/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.85/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
8/25/23, at the brewery again.
Poured from the bottle, beautiful deep copper in color. Light tan head and foam dissipated quickly with minimal lacing.
Aromas came through as described by the brewer: fig, caramel, toffee, and cedar wood. Definitely spicy.
High carbonation hits the mouth immediately. Flavors of caramel, toasted malts, and sweet bread. Also, surprisingly, a flavor of canned mandarin oranges came through.
Aug 25, 2023Poured from the bottle, beautiful deep copper in color. Light tan head and foam dissipated quickly with minimal lacing.
Aromas came through as described by the brewer: fig, caramel, toffee, and cedar wood. Definitely spicy.
High carbonation hits the mouth immediately. Flavors of caramel, toasted malts, and sweet bread. Also, surprisingly, a flavor of canned mandarin oranges came through.
Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota
4/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jovial pours a dark, murky brown with a smallish, long-lasting head. The aroma is dark, earthy spices and prunes. The flavor isn't as sweet for the style; lots of stone fruits, especially prunes, and dark earthy spices. Good body and feel. Overall, a darker dubbel with lots of fruit flavors.
May 08, 2023Reviewed by Navanation from Pennsylvania
4.36/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.36/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a clear dark brown with a minimal tan head. Not nutty, more chocolate, malt, smooth taste and feel. Ver well balanced. Hops smooth out the malt sweetness. Drinkable all day, everyday.
Feb 04, 2023Reviewed by dueserdo from Pennsylvania
3.71/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
3.71/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
So good, it goes down right from the bottle. Sometimes the cork likes to fight you when removing it. One of my favorites. Impressive when lined up in a row with the corks and crowns x aligned.
Nov 25, 2022Reviewed by swierczt from Connecticut
3.87/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75
Pretty good considering it’s 8+ years old. Cannot find exact date on bottle. Found in the back of my cellar. Upon removing cork, still a high level of carbonation. Taste and smell aren’t horrible, but slightly dated probably from oxidation. Mostly caramel and toffee in the nose and taste. A nice surprise considering this was only a 7% ABV that sat around for a bit. Glad I cracked open to try instead of tossing in the trash. One more left in the cellar. Will see what another year or two brings for this offering.
Jun 22, 2022Reviewed by RacerX5k from Pennsylvania
3/5 rDev -21.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -21.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
No, guys. No offense, I'm an huge Troegenator fan from back in the original days, there was nothing like the nuttiness of Trogenator on draught, and the, general, goodness, of the inexpensive bottled double bock. You know, I hear, from my Bud loving, very old 80+ years now uncle, that my Grandfather loved the darker, German, I'm guessing, Bock, beers? i was way too young to know that ... so, this beer? Sorry, guys, it's average (at best), I get NO notes of toffee, chocolate, molasses, bad advertising. Look, I've had this beer before. best thrown in to my mix a seven for $1.50 , and that's what it's worth, very average. Troegs, you're better that this, make the long, lost Flying Mouflan, again. Best part of this beer? the cork and cage, I actually always hated corks, but kinda, miss them. Seriously, guys, stop it. This is no Dubbel.
May 19, 2022Rated by MeisterDubman
4.88/5 rDev +27.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.88/5 rDev +27.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Very yummy beer! One of the best I've had
Feb 26, 2022Reviewed by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin
4.56/5 rDev +19.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +19.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This review is for what it is - an American example of a dubbel. Ruddy color, amazing meringue-like head with 1+ inch. Mild to medium nose - yeasty/estery. Mild to medium taste and body. Roasted malt with pronounced esters, dried fruit and plums. Creamy sparkling taste from CO2. Well-balanced.
Jan 25, 2022Reviewed by deleted_user_1237877
3.2/5 rDev -16.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.2/5 rDev -16.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
This is my second Jovial, first time I just gave it a rating and I pretty much stand by my original. Comes in a champagne corked bottle bought it directly at the Troegs brewery. Lots of heady carbonation gives rise to a good creamy mouthfeel and full mouth of beer. Good yeast smell and flavor. Overall a good fancy beer for special occasions. If you have any anti IPA characters in your crowd they should like this beer.
Jan 17, 2022Reviewed by gestyr from Pennsylvania
4.19/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a deep ruby red with a fluffy long lasting off-white head. The aroma is malt, then dark fruits. The taste is dark fruits and toffee and caramel. It is medium bodied and overall I would suggest this to anyone who likes a good dubbel. Troegs, you have done it again!
Nov 09, 2021
Jovial from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
347 ratings
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