La Trappe Dubbel (Koningshoeven / Dominus) | Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
Brewed by:
Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
Netherlands
latrappe.nl
Style: Dubbel
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.00%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
La Trappe Dubbel has a deep brown colour and attractive beige froth. The use of caramel malt gives it a gentle aromatic caramelised quality. It has a rich malty flavour with a touch of sweetness. Post-fermenting La Trappe Dubbel is a smooth drink, and yet has some real body and intense flavour to it.
Added by BeerAdvocate on 11-08-2001
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Ratings: 867 | Reviews: 407
4.19/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.39/5 rDev -13.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.37/5 rDev -14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L - dark red brown gradient with beige head which dissipates quickly
S & T - candy banana taste of the yeast up front, then honey like caramel malt sweetness. Slightly dry but clean aftertaste. No bitterness at all.
F - nice and spritzy, dries the tongue, slightly clogs up the back of your throat with that sugary soda quality
O - bit of a disappointment. Not much going on save for the sweets. Disclaimer: I do not like the banana yeast taste in beers, so I may be biased against this beer from the get go. I prefer Westmalle dubbel myself.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L - dark red brown gradient with beige head which dissipates quickly
S & T - candy banana taste of the yeast up front, then honey like caramel malt sweetness. Slightly dry but clean aftertaste. No bitterness at all.
F - nice and spritzy, dries the tongue, slightly clogs up the back of your throat with that sugary soda quality
O - bit of a disappointment. Not much going on save for the sweets. Disclaimer: I do not like the banana yeast taste in beers, so I may be biased against this beer from the get go. I prefer Westmalle dubbel myself.
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4.1/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
almost black color with beige head, but head retention isn't very strong. smells roasted malts, molasses, burnt sugars and slight banana (like all other la trappe styles). taste is a bit sweet. medium bodied and overly carbonated. clean aftertaste. I would love this more if there is more abv and dryness.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
almost black color with beige head, but head retention isn't very strong. smells roasted malts, molasses, burnt sugars and slight banana (like all other la trappe styles). taste is a bit sweet. medium bodied and overly carbonated. clean aftertaste. I would love this more if there is more abv and dryness.
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3.67/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
4.34/5 rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.94/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2.5/5 rDev -36.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
3.95/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.69/5 rDev +19.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is my first review, but I have tried several trappist beers before. I view trappist beers as being the quintessential example of what a good beer should be, and this one is no different. I like sweet beers, and this one certainly is a sweet one.
Look: Pours a dark brown color with off-white 2 finger head. Nice head-retention, but does not match a blue chimay, but good nonetheless.
Smell: Classic belgian yeast, with semi-strong notes of banana. Notes of dark sugar and dates are apparent, but they hide behind the smell of banana. As the beer opens up, the sugar and date smell gets stronger, almost overpowering the banana smell eventually. Slighty boozy smell as well.
Taste: Banana, sugar, dates, prunes and that honey-like belgian yeast taste. Taste is a lot stronger than smell, which gradually dissipates over time.
Feel: Smooth and semi sweet-sticky mouthfeel. Gradually gets very smooth, as the carbonation dissipates - quite nice mouthfeel.
Overall: A good representation of a trappist dubbel-style beer. Comparing it to Westmalle, I find this one to be a lot sweeter and boozy, whereas the Westmalle feels more subdued and less sweet.
I may be biased, but I really like this one. It is a beer that should be sipped and savoured, while taking the time to sense everything it has to offer.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This is my first review, but I have tried several trappist beers before. I view trappist beers as being the quintessential example of what a good beer should be, and this one is no different. I like sweet beers, and this one certainly is a sweet one.
Look: Pours a dark brown color with off-white 2 finger head. Nice head-retention, but does not match a blue chimay, but good nonetheless.
Smell: Classic belgian yeast, with semi-strong notes of banana. Notes of dark sugar and dates are apparent, but they hide behind the smell of banana. As the beer opens up, the sugar and date smell gets stronger, almost overpowering the banana smell eventually. Slighty boozy smell as well.
Taste: Banana, sugar, dates, prunes and that honey-like belgian yeast taste. Taste is a lot stronger than smell, which gradually dissipates over time.
Feel: Smooth and semi sweet-sticky mouthfeel. Gradually gets very smooth, as the carbonation dissipates - quite nice mouthfeel.
Overall: A good representation of a trappist dubbel-style beer. Comparing it to Westmalle, I find this one to be a lot sweeter and boozy, whereas the Westmalle feels more subdued and less sweet.
I may be biased, but I really like this one. It is a beer that should be sipped and savoured, while taking the time to sense everything it has to offer.
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3.95/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
330 ml bottle poured into a snifter. Dark amber, reddish and hazy. Off white, tall frothy head. Diminish fast leaving spare lacing. High malty, bready, chocolate notes with fruity esters. Mostly plums. Bit of spices. Rich medium-high sweet flavor, low bitterness to crack the sweetness. Medium body, oily, sticky. Medium high carbonation. Warm, low dry finish with some alcohol feel.
Tasty beer, but... I would like it not so sweet. Alcohol shows up strongly.
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look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
330 ml bottle poured into a snifter. Dark amber, reddish and hazy. Off white, tall frothy head. Diminish fast leaving spare lacing. High malty, bready, chocolate notes with fruity esters. Mostly plums. Bit of spices. Rich medium-high sweet flavor, low bitterness to crack the sweetness. Medium body, oily, sticky. Medium high carbonation. Warm, low dry finish with some alcohol feel.
Tasty beer, but... I would like it not so sweet. Alcohol shows up strongly.
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3.32/5 rDev -15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Look: Opaque date brown with a thin cream colored head. Moderate activity.
Smell: Dark pitted fruit. Dates, prunes, honey, raisins, and sweet breads malts. Sweet and sticky on the nose.
Taste: Caramelized raisins, light molasses, Belgian sugar, dates, light hay funk, and a lightly floral hop.
Feel: Medium-full bodied. Sticky sweet. Coats the palate slowly. Finish is effervescent and dry. Good carbonation.
Overall: A good Trappist dubbel. Not the best of the style as it is a bit cloyingly sweet. Yet it's still a good beer. If the sweetness was dialed back a bit and the funk a little more I'd like it better. Middle of the road.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Look: Opaque date brown with a thin cream colored head. Moderate activity.
Smell: Dark pitted fruit. Dates, prunes, honey, raisins, and sweet breads malts. Sweet and sticky on the nose.
Taste: Caramelized raisins, light molasses, Belgian sugar, dates, light hay funk, and a lightly floral hop.
Feel: Medium-full bodied. Sticky sweet. Coats the palate slowly. Finish is effervescent and dry. Good carbonation.
Overall: A good Trappist dubbel. Not the best of the style as it is a bit cloyingly sweet. Yet it's still a good beer. If the sweetness was dialed back a bit and the funk a little more I'd like it better. Middle of the road.
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3.98/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep brown color with hints of ruby red around the edges. Forms a good sized tan head with a lot of bubbling overall, the head seems almost alive.
Nice smelling beer. Very fruity, with hints of malt and yeast.
Nice and fruity up front, reminds me a bit of dried fruit like prunes and raisins. Hints of caramel, and brown sugar. Very light bitterness at the end, but it is subtle.
Pretty smooth and solid feel, considering it looks fairly highly carbonated.
Definitely a very nice beer, but a touch below the best of the style. This one is a bit more subtle and laid back, which isn't a bad thing. It invites you to sip it slowly, and I think taking it easy works for this one. Very much worth a try.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep brown color with hints of ruby red around the edges. Forms a good sized tan head with a lot of bubbling overall, the head seems almost alive.
Nice smelling beer. Very fruity, with hints of malt and yeast.
Nice and fruity up front, reminds me a bit of dried fruit like prunes and raisins. Hints of caramel, and brown sugar. Very light bitterness at the end, but it is subtle.
Pretty smooth and solid feel, considering it looks fairly highly carbonated.
Definitely a very nice beer, but a touch below the best of the style. This one is a bit more subtle and laid back, which isn't a bad thing. It invites you to sip it slowly, and I think taking it easy works for this one. Very much worth a try.
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La Trappe Dubbel (Koningshoeven / Dominus) from Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
3.93
out of 5
based on 867 ratings.
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: It pours dark amber with some reddish hues. It has moderate head retention that is tan. It is also fairly clear.
Smell: The initial aromas are malty rich with some fruit. Apples and dried cherries and prominent with some toast and a hint of chocolate. There are some rose like aromas in addition to the above.
Taste: The apples and dried cherries are very prominent in the initial flavor with a bit of toast and low caramel in support. There is a bit of low floral in the background and very low raisin flavors. The balance is fairly even.
Feel: It has a medium body with medium carbonation and some alcohol warmth that is smooth.
Overall, it is a pleasant fruity-malty beer with depth and complexity especially in the fruit.
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