The Special
The Black Abbey Brewing Company

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From:
The Black Abbey Brewing Company
 
Tennessee, United States
Style:
Dubbel
Ranked #65
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,325
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
48
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 27, 2023
Added:
Mar 17, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  13
Nashville’s only year-round Belgian-style Dubbel. This classic Belgian-style ale has a deep burgundy color and a bready malt aroma. Splashes of zesty orange and semi-sweet chocolate give this light-bodied beer layers of complexity and depth. Clean, dry finish. Pairs well with evenings amongst friends; barbecue, meat stews or a juicy steak.

20 IBU
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Rated: 4.3 by Curt3 from Ohio

Aug 27, 2023
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Rated: 3.42 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Apr 17, 2021
 
Rated: 3.62 by dschwartz13 from Tennessee

Sep 26, 2020
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Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana

3.83/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz can stamped CREATED, NOT MADE BORN 05 21 2020 poured into a chalice at fridge temp 7.4% ABV. The beer pours medium brown in color with light khaki head. The head recedes to a thin ring and island leaving behind some lacing. The aroma is moderate in strength featuring sweet bread, cherry, cola and brown sugar. The taste is semisweet with notes of dark brown sugar, raisin, prune and bready malt. The finish is moderately bitter with little hop flavor. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with just above average carbonation and a dry finish. Overall, very good. This is a nice, traditional dubbel.
Sep 14, 2020
 
Rated: 3.87 by needMIbeer from Virginia

Feb 12, 2019
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.53/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Sigler's in Chattanooga TN.
This dark ale is clear, dark orange-copper with a durable beige head.
The aroma is complex carries hints of various dark dried fruits yeast and vanilla.
The flavor largely follows.
Medium body with medium-low carbonation.
Overall: a decent version of the style.
Nov 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.4 by chris826 from Mississippi

Oct 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by MJ64 from Mississippi

Oct 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4.12 by ImperatorScab from Tennessee

May 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Lance_Hathorn from Alabama

Apr 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Apr 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.42 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Dec 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Dec 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by thomasarose from Tennessee

Sep 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.48 by Mattandwin from New Hampshire

Aug 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Dope from Massachusetts

Apr 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Oct 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Jun 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by Zazzi82 from Tennessee

Apr 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Aisha from Massachusetts

Jan 02, 2016
The Special from The Black Abbey Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 48 ratings